Nathan August 12th, 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. Two men he met at a rest stop in Canada were traveling to Anchorage — his final destination. They offered to drive him the final leg of his 4,000-mile journey.
via OSU student rides bicycle 4,000 miles to Alaska | NewsOK.com.
Tags: Alaska, Epic Trip, Student, Tour
Nathan August 12th, 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.
Tags: Bison Bicycle Classic, Organized Rides, Shawnee
Nathan August 12th, 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.
Full details along with route maps can be found at the 2010 Streak website.
Tags: Edmond, OBS, OBS Streak, Oklahoma City, Organized Rides, Ride
Nathan August 12th, 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.com.
Tags: Accident, Edmond, Freewheel, Inspriation, Recovery
Nathan August 12th, 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.
via Family Searches for Answers in Bicyclists Hit-And-Run Death – News9.com
I’m hopeful that someone will eventually step forward and do the right thing, but after this long it is becoming more and more unlikely . . .
Tags: Alan Spencer, Edmond, Fatal, Hit-And-Run, Investigation, Oklahoma City
Nathan August 12th, 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.com
Tags: Accident, Fatal, Woodward
Nathan August 5th, 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. Treat her as you’d have a generic guy-rider treat your wife/daughter/girlfriend.
If you’re a woman and it’s a guy, you can chit-chat all you like, they won’t mind.
. . .
Have at least one bike you feel comfortable riding in a downpour.
Ride in weather that keeps other cyclers indoors.
. . .
Learn to ride no-hands and to hop over obstacles, but not simultaneously.
Via: Rivendell Bicycle Works: Tips for Happy Riding
Tags: Happy Cycling, Miscellaneous, Tips
Nathan July 17th, 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.
Via: Oklahoma City police investigating two fatal accidents
I still find it absolutely disturbing and wrong that this kind of incident can be referred to as an accident. Crash, attack or vehicular homicide all seem appropriate, but when it comes to a hit-and-run I can hardly think that the word accident applies.
It still appears that the cyclist has not yet been identified, so if you can provide additional information please contact the police.
Tags: Alan Spencer, Assistance Needed, Fatal Crash, Hit-And-Run, Metro
Nathan July 17th, 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.
Description Given:
Male, approx. 35-40 years of age. Wearing a Yellow Jersey, riding a Black Specialized bicycle was involved in an accident. This accident occurred this Sat. AM in the area of Midwest Blvd and NW 122nd st. Bike has yellow side wall tires.
This is all the info I presently have been given…If you think you might know who this rider may be, please contact OCPD by calling 911.
Tags: Accident, Alan Spencer, Alert, Assistance Needed
Nathan July 6th, 2010
Here’s a wonderful video on the basics of “vehicular cycling”. If you are going to be out there on the roads, especially here in OKC where you will be a rarity on the road, this kind of knowledge is critical for getting around safely . . .
Tags: Training, Vehicular Cycling, Video
