Reward Offered for Information Regarding Death of Alan Spencer

 Posted on August 27, 2010

The Oklahoman is reporting that a reward is now being offered for information regarding the hit-and-run crash involving Alan Spencer earlier this year: A $6,000 reward has been offered for information in connection with the death of an Edmond man who was hit while riding his bicycle. Alan Spencer, 56, was killed about 8:45 a.m. July 17 when he was struck from behind by a motor vehicle while riding south in the 12500 block of Midwest Boulevard. [Read More]
alan-spencer  crash  fatal  hit-and-run  reward 

State Senator Proposes New Bicycle Safety Legislation

 Posted on August 25, 2010

State Senator Andrew Rice released the following statement regarding new bicycle safety legislature today: Sen. Andrew Rice announced today that he will be filing legislation for the upcoming session to help better protect bicyclists in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma democrat said the legislation is necessary following the recent deaths of three Oklahomans in bicycle-related accidents. “Our job as legislators is to ensure the public’s safety, and we need to do what we can to keep everyone on Oklahoma’s roads safe, and that includes bicyclists,” said Rice, Senate Democratic Leader elect. [Read More]
andrew-rice  legislation  safety  state-laws 

Appeal for Justice

 Posted on August 23, 2010

This letter from Brandon Neal letter appealing for justice in the recent Debra Miller crash near Stillwater appeared in this morning’s Oklahoman: I’m a cyclist who is alive today for a number of reasons; among them are taking reasonable care on the road and good luck. This month, Debra Miller of Stillwater died — as did my friends Jim Socia and Michael Argall before her — killed by a driver who failed to notice her on the road. [Read More]
editorial  fatal-crash  oklahoman  stillwater 

Stolen Bicycle Alert: Cannondale Six13

 Posted on August 19, 2010

STOLEN CANNONDALE SIX13 Stolen Friday, August 13, 2010 from Nichols Hills Residence $250.00 REWARD Cannondale Six13, 52 cm, black carbon-fiber frame tubes with aluminum joints, “OKC Velo” & “My Bicycle Store” frame decals on top tube & chain stays, full Dura-Ace, Mavik Ksyrium wheels, Cannondale carbon compact crank, FSA K-wing handlebars w/ red bar tape, Fizik seat w/ red stripe, red Speedplay pedals, frame-mounted black carbon Arundel bottle cage, seat rail-mounted Bontrager rack with black carbon Arundel bottle cages, Garmin Edge 305 w/ cadence sensor. [Read More]
alert  nichols-hills  stolen-bike 

Request for Driver Attention Gets a Voice

 Posted on August 17, 2010

Matt Reynolds, from the Bicycle Store, was interviewed on KOSU yesterday and, in my opinion, stated most clearly and concisely what we would all like to happen especially in light of our recent tragedies: Matt Reynolds, a cyclist and employee with the Bicycle Store in Oklahoma City, says he hopes this [the recent string of crashes] will help raise awareness for motorists to start paying attention to the road. “A bicycle is a reliable means of transportation and should be granted the same types of privileges and rights for safe operation as anybody else that’s on the road. [Read More]
driver-awareness  fatal-crash  matt-reynolds  safety 

Fatal Crash Near Stillwater

 Posted on August 16, 2010

Yet another fatal crash: The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said a 19-year-old driver hit and killed a bicyclist just west of Stillwater Sunday. Troopers said James Hazzard told them the sun was glaring in his eyes and he was adjusting his sunglasses when he swerved into the shoulder and hit 56-year-old Debra Miller. She was flown to OU Medical Center where she later died. via Bicyclist Hit, Killed by 19-year-old Driver Near Stillwater - News9. [Read More]
crash  debra-miller  fatal  james-hazzard  stillwater 

New Ways to Follow OKC Bicyclist

 Posted on August 16, 2010

Picture By: Mo Riza Well, it has taken nearly two years of me saying, “Geez, I need to get caught up on OKC Bicyclist,” for me to actually do something about it, but finally it’s done. Additionally, for the last couple of years, I’ve seen a true explosion in the number of cyclists out there, so I really think that this site could actually have an audience to serve. So I guess, in a strange way, I’m calling this the grand opening of OKC Bicyclist. [Read More]
facebook  opening  site  site-update  twitter 

Tulsa Pedicab Service is a Hit

 Posted on August 16, 2010

I’ve heard that the Oklahoma City pedicab companies are continuing to do great business and I’m glad to hear that the same is going for the intrepid riders of Golzern Pedicabs up in Tulsa: About 1,000 miles into the life of Joe Henretty’s pedicab - the first of his three bicycle taxis that frequent the BOK Center and ONEOK Field - the pedicab’s mileage counter broke. So now Henretty’s fit, 6-foot frame is the only gauge of the remaining 4,000 miles he’s put on the bike, which bears Affordable Bail Bonds’ advertisements as it hauls as many as three adults and two small children at a time. [Read More]
pedicab  success-stories  tulsa 

2010 Bison Bicycle Classic on September 25th

 Posted on August 13, 2010

The 2010 Bison Bicycle Classic will be held September 25th, 2010 at 9:00 AM at the OBU Wellness Center. There will be 25 and 50 mile rides plus two kids rides. Registration is $25 for adults and $10 for children. I don’t know much about the ride except that it is sponsored by OBU and that the proceeds go to support Habitat for Humanity. Here is the Bison Bicycle Classic Brochure for those who want to sign up. [Read More]
bison-bicycle-classic  organized-rides  shawnee 

OBS Streak on September 12th

 Posted on August 13, 2010

It’s that time again, OBS Streak time. It’s been a long time since I’ve ridden this one, but it remains one of the staples of the OKC cycling community. This year the ride will be held on September 12th at 7:30 AM at Mitch Park in Edmond. There will be 25 mile, 40 mile and 100K routes along with a Family Fun Ride within the park. Registration is $20 ($25 if recieved after 8/30/2010) for each adult and $10 for children. [Read More]
edmond  obs  obs-streak  oklahoma-city  organized-rides  ride