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The Oklahoman has a nice article encouraging drivers to be cautious around cyclists during these cooler fall months: Drivers are urged to steer clear of Oklahoma’s bicyclists Bicyclists who haven’t been able to ride recreationally or train during Oklahoma’s historically warmest summer are now hitting the streets. Officials encourage drivers to be cautious and share the road with bicycle riders. via Drivers are urged to steer clear of Oklahoma’s bicyclists | NewsOK. [Read More]

Actually, as I reported on twitter, it officially opened last Tuesday, but I haven’t had a chance to go by and take some pictures. However, the bridge looks great and the road surface is smooth as silk. I have to admit I’m going to have a little nostalgia for the old days of hopping over giant holes in the pavement. Not very much, but a little. Below are a few more pictures of bridge: [Read More]

It was Friday night and I just didn’t have a picture. I resorted to futzing with pictures of my lampshade out of desperation.

The old Route 66 Overholser Bridge has been closed for the last year which has made cycling around the lake very difficult. Thankfully, the restoration job on the bridge finished last week and I got to experience the new bridge myself this weekend!

I took several more picture during my nice ride out to El Reno and back which you can see here.

There’s a rule that you never get good news at the dentist. At best, you get the news that everything is fine. This time I learned that I’ve worn down a molar to the point where I need a crown. Oh what fun!

There are some days for which wish you could hit delete and remove from existence. Today was one of those. Nothing bad or terrible, but just nothing good either. However, the fabulous meal from Grace when I got home did wonders my mood.

So a few days back I commented on how I was having difficulty finding shots during long work days. My dear friend Dylan (AKA The Cyberhobo) suggested taking a macro look at the world around me and it has been a great reminder of the little details you can miss.

I’ve seen the guys who always have spotless gleaming bicycle chains and I know I will never been one of them. However, I do get a lot of satisfaction when I can get most of the grime taken off and a nice bit of clean oil back on.

After a long rainy day, not that I’m complaining about the rain, it was Grace’s wonderful idea to have homemade pizza. It really hit the spot.