From KFOR News Channel 4:
Another bicyclist was hit while riding. It happened about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. As word spread in the cycling community, so did concern about the growing number of cyclists who are injured or killed because of a crash with a car. Wednesdays crash happened near Northwest 150th and Penn. Cyclist Zack Perkins was so seriously injured that paramedics rushed him to the hospital by medical helicopter.
via Competitive cyclist hit by car - KFOR.
[Read More]Yeah, I know I only seem to be posting photos these days, but hey, at least I’m posting something . . . Here are some pictures from the 2010 State Fair of Oklahoma:
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On October 16th, a version of The Ride for Refuge will be held in Oklahoma City. There will be 5, 15, 30 and 45 mile routes. This is a fundraising ride which raises funds for displaced, vulnerable and exploited persons around the country and the world. The ride will kick of at 8:00 AM at 1201 North Robinson Avenue here in OKC. You can find full details about the ride at: http://www.rideforrefuge.org
Now that 12x12 is over, here are my favorite pictures from my Fred Jones Building photo shoot:
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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.
[Read More]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.
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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.
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As teens, these two developed strong calves and thighs while competing as messenger boys in Oklahoma City. Bigelow delivered telegrams for Western Union, Spencer for rival Postal Telegraph.
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