Oklahoman Takes Epic Trip to Alaska

 Posted on August 13, 2010

Another nice bicycling story from the Oklahoman, this time about an OSU student who recently completed a 4,000 mile bicycle trip to Alaska: The weather had been rainy, cold and windy for weeks when Curtis Moss reached a point where he didn’t care and he was ready to stop. Moss, a junior at Oklahoma State University, had already cycled more than 3,000 miles. He got an offer 430 miles up the road that he couldn’t possibly refuse. [Read More]
alaska  epic-trip  student  tour 

Accident Victim Recovers to Ride Again

 Posted on August 12, 2010

Yeah, it’s another accident story, but this one has a happy ending. This is a nice story about Russell Hinckley who was injured last year but has made a nice recovery and was able to ride Freewheel this year: An Edmond man injured in a car-bicycle accident near Lake Hefner last year was back on the road again in a weeklong bicycle ride across the state in June. via Edmond man recovers from car-bicycle accident to ride across the state | NewsOK. [Read More]
accident  edmond  freewheel  inspriation  recovery 

Another Cycling Fatality

 Posted on August 12, 2010

I’m really getting tired and upset reporting on cyclists deaths in Oklahoma. This is purely anecdotal, but I don’t remember this many fatal accidents in recent memory. Last night, a man was killed near Woodward while riding at night. The story doesn’t give many details, but implies that the man was riding without proper lighting. However, I’m not generally inclined to trust police descriptions of bicycle accidents. You can read the limited details here: Okla man killed while riding bike on highway - News9. [Read More]
accident  fatal  woodward 

Hit-And-Run Investigation Goes On

 Posted on August 12, 2010

News9 is reporting on the families personal investigation into the hit-and-run killing of Alan Spencer three weeks ago: In the three weeks since the crash no one has come forward with information regarding the crash and now the Spencer family is desperate for answers. Today, friends and family, with help from the community, are gathering at the Memorial Road Church of Christ in an effort to gather information about that day. [Read More]
alan-spencer  edmond  fatal  hit-and-run  investigation  oklahoma-city 

Tips for Happy Riding

 Posted on August 6, 2010

Just came across this great list of tips for a happy cyclist. Here are a few of my favorites, but there are some great gems in there: Don’t ride in shoes you can’t walk through an antique shop in. . . . Never blame your bike or your health or anything else if you’re the last one up the hill or in to the rest stop. . . . If you pass another rider going up a hill, say more than “Hi,” but if it’s a woman and you aren’t, don’t assume she wants to chit-chat. [Read More]
happy-cycling  miscellaneous  tips 

Provably False

 Posted on July 30, 2010

Provably False

I understand the gist of this sign, but the sentiment is certainly untrue. Just one of those funny things you see on a bike ride.

Chicago Vacation Photos

 Posted on July 27, 2010

It’s been about two years since I had been in Chicago and it was great to see the old town again. This time there was no specific event to attend, so Grace and I lived it up as a couple of true tourists doing all those things I never really did when I lived there, such as the boat tours, Navy Pier and Second City. It was a wonderful trip with wonderful company . [Read More]
chicago  Photography  vacation 

Smurfette is Dead Long Live ???

 Posted on July 27, 2010

Well, Smurfette isn’t really dead, but as of today she’s no longer my sole bicycle. As of today, I’ve got this beautiful new Surly Long Haul Trucker in my garage. She’s the same color but a much different personality which puts me in a quandary as to what to name her. Smurfette II just doesn’t seem right . . . Any ideas? I’ll buy a drink for the person with the best idea. [Read More]
bicycle  contest  toys 

Cyclist Killed in Apparent Hit-and-Run Crash

 Posted on July 17, 2010

So, following up on the request for information I posted earlier, it appears the cyclist in question was involved in an apparent hit and run crash. About 8:15 a.m., a passer-by reported a bicyclist in a ditch in the 12600 block of N Midwest Boulevard, just north of NE 122, Patty said. The bicyclist, identified only as a white male, was pronounced dead at the scene, she said. “This appears to be a hit-and-run,” Patty said. [Read More]
alan-spencer  assistance-needed  fatal-crash  hit-and-run  metro 

Help Requested in Identifying Cyclist

 Posted on July 17, 2010

Update 07/17/2010 6:35 PM: This appears to be an investigation into a fatal hit-and-run crash. Click here for details Steve Schlegel of Schelgel Bicycles just posted this on a couple of the area mailing lists and I thought it was very worth of being passed along . . . I was just notified to a mishap involving an un identified rider. OKC Police are needing assistance in identifying a rider. Please contact OKC POLICE if you think you know this rider as he had no id on him. [Read More]
accident  alan-spencer  alert  assistance-needed