Walter J. posted this interesting little legal tidbit about the bicycle licensing requirements of Nichols Hills to the OBS mailing list: Sec. 22-221. Impoundment. Any bicycle found upon any of the streets, sidewalks, alleys, parks, or public ways, or upon private property not under the control of the owner of the bicycle, and not...
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Monthly Archives: September 2009
Nichols Hills Require Bicycle Licenses
Edmond Cyclist Killed
Sad news as yet another cyclist is killed in the metro area: A bicyclist was hit and killed by a truck on Kelly Avenue near Main Street in Edmond on Thursday. The victim’s name was not immediately released. He appeared to be an adult male, Edmond police spokeswoman Glynda Chu said. The man was...
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Reminder of State Bicycling Laws
Not that they make much difference, given the woman who ran me off the road a week ago shouting something about me being on “her” roads, but I’m glad to see these articles reminding people about traffic laws in Oklahoma . . . With a few exceptions, Oklahoma law gives bicycles as much right...
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Oklahoma Racing History
Another completely random article. This one about two cycling friends and competitors in the 1930’s. During the Depression, two Oklahomans spent three years on the semipro bike circuit. Earl Bigelow and Carl Spencer were notorious for setting sprint-worthy paces in long-distance races. They were teammates, competitors and friends. . . . As teens, these...
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The Nuts and Bolts of Bicycle Safety (Reminders)
A nice little article from Bartlesville Live reminding us the ABC+ of bicycle equipment checks . . . A is for air Inflate tires to rated pressure as listed on the sidewall of the tire. Use a pressure gauge to insure proper pressure. Check for damage to tire tread and sidewall; replace if damaged....
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Tulsa Gets Bicycle Friendly
Good news for Tulsa . . . Tulsa has become the first city in Oklahoma to receive a bronze ranking from the League of American Bicyclists, designating it as a "bicycle friendly community." Tulsa World: Tulsa being peddled as ‘bicycle friendly’ Given my bad experiences with drivers in OKC this year, I think...
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Possible Changes for Bicyclists and Stoplights
Generally, I’m not a big fan of changing laws specifically for bicyclists. I think the best way to improve the relations with bicyclists and motorists is for us to be viewed as normal vehicles on the road and not as special charity cases. However, given the number of poorly set sensor lights out there,...
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- Darryl T on Tulsa Touts Their Trails
- Ken on Tulsa Touts Their Trails
- Lorrin Maughan on OKC Velo Racing Organizing Tribute Ride for Fallen Cyclist
- Lorrin Maughan on OKC Velo Racing Organizing Tribute Ride for Fallen Cyclist
- OKC Velo Racing Organized Tribute Ride for Fallen Cyclist | OKC Bicyclist on Cyclist Hurt in Yesterday’s Hefner Crash Succumbs to Injuries – UPDATED
- Nathan on Cyclist Hurt in Yesterday’s Hefner Crash Succumbs to Injuries – UPDATED
- Nathan on Cyclist Hurt in Yesterday’s Hefner Crash Succumbs to Injuries – UPDATED
- Paul Johnson on Cyclist Hurt in Yesterday’s Hefner Crash Succumbs to Injuries – UPDATED
- Carla Wade on Cyclist Hurt in Yesterday’s Hefner Crash Succumbs to Injuries – UPDATED
- Three Injured in Lake Hefner Bike Collision | OKC Bicyclist on Cyclist Hurt in Yesterday’s Hefner Crash Succumbs to Injuries – UPDATED
- Car Free OKC: Commuting Bag
- Edmond City Council Passes 3-Foot Rule
- Hit-and-Run Crash Near Norman
- Car Free OKC: Shower Alternatives
- Cyclist Hurt in Yesterday's Hefner Crash Succumbs to Injuries - UPDATED
- Fatal Crash Near Stillwater
- State Senator Proposes New Bicycle Safety Legislation
- MAPS 3 Timeline Approved including Bike Trail Schedule
- Car Free OKC: Rain? Don't Sweat It!
- Cyclist Killed in Apparent Hit-and-Run Crash
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