Monthly Archives: August 2010

#30DaysofBiking: A Celebration of Cycling

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August 31, 2010
#30DaysofBiking: A Celebration of Cycling

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...
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Bicycle Groups Respond to Sen. Rice Legislation Proposal

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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...
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Reward Offered for Information Regarding Death of Alan Spencer

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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...
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State Senator Proposes New Bicycle Safety Legislation

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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....
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Appeal for Justice

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August 22, 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 —...
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Stolen Bicycle Alert: Cannondale Six13

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August 19, 2010
Stolen Bicycle Alert: Cannondale Six13

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...
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Request for Driver Attention Gets a Voice

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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...
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New Ways to Follow OKC Bicyclist

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August 16, 2010
New Ways to Follow OKC Bicyclist

  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...
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Tulsa Pedicab Service is a Hit

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August 16, 2010
Tulsa Pedicab Service is a Hit

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...
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Fatal Crash Near Stillwater

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August 15, 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...
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