Overholser Detour Gets Safety Signs

 Posted on April 4, 2011

While the Old Route 66 Bridge along Lake Overholser is undergoing much needed deck repair, cyclists have been forced to take an unappealing detour along busy 39th street to cross over the Lake Overholser spillway. To help make this passage safer, Oklahoma City has placed signs such as the one shown right on both sides of 39th street and have run street sweepers along the detour route. While I did still see quite a bit of debris still on the shoulder, the route is much much clearer than before and it very passable. [Read More]
bicycle-routes  bridge  oklahoma-city  overholser  overholser-bridge  repairs 

Stolen Bicycle Alert: 2010 Cervelo S3

 Posted on April 4, 2011

Ray H. has reported that his 2010 Cervelo S3 was stolen out of his garage near NW 50th and Portland. The bicycle has a 54 cm frame with SRAM S60 wheels and Dura-Ace components. The Serial Number for the bike is: SNS3C10E00336. Below is a picture of the bike in question: If you have any information at all regarding this bicycle, please fill out the form below! Thanks. Stolen Bike Information Form: [Read More]
alert  oklahoma-city  stolen-bike 

Edmond City Council Passes 3-Foot Rule

 Posted on March 31, 2011

Following the cue of Oklahoma City and Norman, the Edmond City Council has passed an ordinance change that requires vehicles to pass cyclists with at least 3-feet of distance. Violation of the ordnance comes with a fine of not more than $500. The Ordinance also makes several other changes to cycling rules in Edmond: It officially defines a bicycle as a vehicle when traveling on the road ways. Clarifies the definitions of bike lane and shared-use paths. [Read More]
3-foot  city-council  edmond  laws  legislation  safety 

St. Baldrick's Day 2011

 Posted on March 25, 2011

Admittedly, this has nothing even remotely to do with cycling so I hope you’ll forgive the change in subject matter. In any case, this Sunday, March 27th, at between 2 and 4 PM at VZD’s (4200 N. Western), I will be getting my head shaved in support of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. This is my second year to participate in this event which raises money for much needed grants for childhood cancer research and I’m gladly taking up their challenge to shave my head not only in solidarity with childhood cancer patients but to also help raise money for this wonderful cause. [Read More]
charity  fundraising  st-baldricks-day  st-baldricks 

Tulsa Gets New Bicycling Award

 Posted on March 22, 2011

The Tulsa World has published a nice article about Tulsa’s latest bike friendly award, this time from Bicycling Magazine: Tulsa was recently named one of America’s Best Bike Cities by Bicycling magazine - but when it comes to being truly bike-friendly, the city has a little farther to ride, say cyclists and transportation officials. via Tulsa’s bike-friendliness lauded | Tulsa World. The story also goes into many of the dangers also faced by cyclists on Oklahoma’s roads including the aggressive drivers we all know and love. [Read More]
bicycle-friendliness  safety  tulsa 

OKC Traffic Commission Considers Broad Changes to City Cycling Ordinances

 Posted on March 21, 2011

Today, at 1:30 PM, the Oklahoma City Traffic and Transportation Commission will consider a recommendation to make several large changes to the city’s cycling ordinances. In brief, the changes consist of the following: The proposal would allow cyclists to have full use of the lane on any road designated as a bicycle route. A bicycle route is a designated piece of a road way primarily consisting of the 200 miles of bike routes laid out in the city’s cycling master plan, not just a road containing a “Share the Road” sign. [Read More]
bicycle-routes  city-council  laws  legislation  oklahoma-city 

All Work and No Play . . .

 Posted on March 14, 2011

So, I know it’s been quiet around here lately and it’s my standard excuse; some big projects both work and personal have just been eating up my time and keeping me away from the blog. However, the schedule has opened up a bit and there has been a lot of exciting news lately including some very promising legislative updates. In any case, I’ll be catching up over the next week or so . [Read More]
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