#30DaysOfBiking - Day 1: Getting a Little Car-Lite

#30DaysOfBiking - Day 1: Getting a Little Car-Lite

 Posted on April 2, 2013

So a little over a week ago, we gained a new driver in our household in the most terrifying of forms, a 17-year-old adolescent. However, she hasn’t driven through anyone’s front doors nor driven into any area lakes, so I think she’s doing fine. Grace and I had talked about getting another car to keep the status quo, but in the end we really didn’t want another vehicle to maintain and pay for and after my car free experiment a couple of years ago, I think we made the right choice. [Read More]
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Stolen Bike Alert: GT Series 4

Stolen Bike Alert: GT Series 4

 Posted on October 23, 2012

A Blue and White GT Series 4 bicycle was stolen from a garage last night in Bethany near Lake Overholser. Here is a detailed description of the bicycle. Blue and White GT Series 4 with full Shimano 105 group set, Mavic Aksium Race wheels with light blue Michellin Kromion tires. white and silver Fizik Arione seat., black and silver Serfas seat bag with Blackburn light. 2 white Arundel bottle cages. White Cateye dual wireless computer, silver Shimano 105 clipless pedals. [Read More]
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Day 14 (6/16/2012): Ponca City to South Haven, Kansas (37 Miles)

Day 14 (6/16/2012): Ponca City to South Haven, Kansas (37 Miles)

 Posted on June 25, 2012  (Last modified on February 20, 2024)

The last day started off beautifully. The weather was predicted to be clear with a strong south tailwind with storms moving in for the afternoon but long after I would have gotten into South Haven. With Grace being so kind as to pack up camp, I was out on the road by 6:30 and was setting a good pace. However, it wasn’t long into the morning until it quickly became clear that the weather people had gotten their timing wrong. [Read More]
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Day 21 (6/23/2012): The Final Ride, Tour de Cure (62 Miles)

Day 21 (6/23/2012): The Final Ride, Tour de Cure (62 Miles)

 Posted on June 25, 2012  (Last modified on February 19, 2024)

So after a weeks worth of rest, I felt more than ready to tackle the last ride of this Oklahoma trek by riding in this year’s Tour de Cure. It was great feeling of accomplishment to see this fundraising effort coming to an end. It was also great to see a bunch of the other Freewheel riders back from their rest and ready to go, like Sharon who completed her first Freewheel this year and is already ready for more: [Read More]
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Day 12 (6/14/2012): Guthrie to Drumright (55 Miles)

Day 12 (6/14/2012): Guthrie to Drumright (55 Miles)

 Posted on June 24, 2012  (Last modified on February 22, 2024)

Today was Flag Day so it was only appropriate that I deck out the bicycle as much as possible. However, today was also the day of Freewheel that I had kind of been dreading all along, and like most things that we dread, it wasn’t nearly as bad as I had thought. However, the ride certainly was hilly and hard, evidenced by my lack of photos for the day. However, they were mostly rollers which really aren’t that bad once you get your rhythm setup properly. [Read More]
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Day 13 (6/15/2012): Drumright to Ponca City (78 Miles)

Day 13 (6/15/2012): Drumright to Ponca City (78 Miles)

 Posted on June 24, 2012  (Last modified on February 21, 2024)

Today was a pretty day of rolling hills, trees and fields and river roads. However, it was also the longest ride of the trip and it was a hot day to boot, so it certainly wasn’t an easy day. Realizing that the main part of my journey was coming to an end, I rode with a certain amount of vigor and confidence. Therefore, I was relieved when Dennis’ rest stop appeared as the last stop before the destination. [Read More]
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