Sand Springs Cycling Community Remembers One of Their Own

 Posted on October 6, 2010

I’m always glad to see the Oklahoma cycling community coming together to remember those lost on the roads. In this case, fellow riders have erected a bench to Beverly Duffield, a cyclist killed last year in a auto related crash: Friends of avid cyclist Beverly Duffield gathered at one of her favorite trails Sunday to honor her life and remember the tragic circumstances of her death. Duffield, 74, was hit and killed a year ago this month by an SUV that ran a stop sign. [Read More]
community  crash  fatal  memorial  sands-springs 

The Ride for Refuge on October 16th

 Posted on October 6, 2010

On October 16th, a version of The Ride for Refuge will be held in Oklahoma City. There will be 5, 15, 30 and 45 mile routes. This is a fundraising ride which raises funds for displaced, vulnerable and exploited persons around the country and the world. The ride will kick of at 8:00 AM at 1201 North Robinson Avenue here in OKC. You can find full details about the ride at: http://www. [Read More]
oklahoma-city  organized-rides  the-ride-for-refuge 

Time to Race a Train

 Posted on October 6, 2010

Next weekend is the inaugural incarnation of the Race the Rail ride in Watonga, Oklahoma. This 32.5 mile ride will pit your speed against the AT&L Railroad. The registration fee is $35 dollars and all participants will receive food and drinks at rest stops, a commemorative cow bell and free admission to the Watonga Cheese Festival which is also on Saturday. Online registration closes on the 7th (sorry, I’ve fallen behind a bit). [Read More]
organized-rides  race-the-rail  watonga 

Sand Springs Woman Pleads Guilty in Fatal Hit-and-Run

 Posted on September 29, 2010

Sorry, I’m having to play a bit of catch up right now. Work has kept me away from the blog for awhile so some of this may be old news. However, last year’s fatal hit-and-run crash in Sand Springs seems to be nearing it’s final closure: Tausha Borland, 39, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree manslaughter and one count of driving under the influence. She also pleaded no contest to one count of leaving the scene of a fatal accident. [Read More]
fatal  hit-and-run  sand-springs  tausha-borland  trial 

OU Student Bikes Across Country Building Houses

 Posted on September 22, 2010

Here’s a nice story about a college student who spent the summer crossing the country on a bicycle and helped in the building of houses along the way: She hadn’t spent much time on a bicycle, but when Oklahoma Bible Academy graduate Kathryn Vculek heard about Bike and Build, she just had to join the mission. Bike and Build is an organization that recruits team members to pedal across the nation, building affordable housing along the way. [Read More]
charity  epic-trip  student  tours 

Ponotoc Pumpkin Pursuit

 Posted on September 22, 2010

This is another ride about which I don’t have any personal knowledge. However, the Ponotoc Pumpkin Pursuit is happening on October 16th in Ada, Oklahoma. The ride is organized by the Ada Cycling Club. Proceeds from the ride go to the Valley View Regional Hospital. There are 10, 28, 45, 62 mile routes and registration starts at $25 if received before October 1st. You can find the registration form as well as maps of all the routes at: http://www. [Read More]
ada  organized-rides  ponotoc-pumpkin-pursuit 

#30DaysofBiking: A Celebration of Cycling

 Posted on September 1, 2010

Picture By: thinredjellies So the other day, I got in an argument with a driver who honked at me for an extended period of time and then buzzed me. In the huge pantheon of silly, pointless things to do, arguing with motorists has got to be at the top of the list. Getting into shouting matches just reinforces the stereotype of bicyclists as loudmouthed jerks. Even though I know I was in the right and just trying to be safe, it ruined my day. [Read More]

Bicycle Groups Respond to Sen. Rice Legislation Proposal

 Posted on August 28, 2010

After this week’s announcement by State Senator Andrew Rice of new bicycle legislation comes this in depth story about the reaction of state bicycle groups in the Norman Transcript: Bicycling groups across the state said they support a new legislative package designed to protect riders and motorists. However, many cyclists are calling for the state to do more to educate residents and enforce existing laws and practices. . . . [Read More]
andrew-rice  legislation  safety  state-laws