All,

Totaly agree with unit11.  I've been riding the
Oklahoma River trails for some time, no crossings, no
conjestion, very interesting views of downtown OKC.

For more:
http://www.bicycleleague.com/OKCUrbanTrails.gif

PS.  Good debate, it's all good, just go ride!

- g.

--- "unit11@..." <unit11@...> wrote:

>
> We rode the "new" Oklahoma river trails last
> weekend.  So far, not much traffic down there, if
> you are looking for a non conjested ride that is not
> on the streets.
>
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Actually, I would consider my experience to be exactly opposite.  I
have had more injuries and incidents on the trails than on the road, in
particular one memorable knee injury that kept me propped on a couch
for a week.  I've never had an injury when riding on the streets.

I also feel far more concerned for my and others' safety on the trails
than I do the streets.  Thanks to the zig-zagging curves they put in
the trails (which, admittedly, can make them more fun too! ;) it is
often hard to judge just where someone is on the path ahead.  And I
definitely know the majority of trail users are paying NO attention
whatsoever!

On the roads, yeah I'll give that should a car hit me I'm in for a
world of hurt - or worse.  And there is some percentage of braindead
drivers.  However, if I ride "properly" I have almost no trouble
whatsoever.

The big debate we might have is the definition of "properly"!  Unlike
most people I have ridden with, I do NOT ride in/beside the gutter or
side of the road.  On the few times I have - usually from not paying
attention - I had plenty of people "squeezing" by, or getting
impatient.  But when I ride out in the middle of the right lane, people
actually get over to pass and interestingly don't seem nearly as worked
up about it.  (Yes, there are occasionally loudmouths or hotheads but
they make it a point to speed off in indignation and are gone from view
quickly enough.)

One caveat:  I try never to ride the main streets anywhere near rush
hour.  The people I see doing that on my way to/from work have to be
the world's biggest fools, or have a lot more chutzpah than I do!

I do agree with you about the "biggest danger" at Hefner, though.
(Hey, I used to resemble that remark! ;)  I remember getting upset
whenever a bunch of kids or walkers would impede my high-speed circuit
of the lake...  Really dumb...  Now I just go tear around Overholser,
and impede the cars' high speed circuit of the lake! :)

Recumbent Joe

On Jun 8, 2005, at 4:48 PM, Derral wrote:

> I keep hearing from LAB that riding the multi-trails are more
> dangerous that riding the road, but just don't buy it.    I think they
> are somehow manipulating their stats a little.    It may be true there
> are more scrapes and bruises that would occur on the trail but I will
> never believe there are more serious injuries occurring there.   I
> ride many miles on the OKC trails, over 20 just today and have never
> felt in danger, however on the city streets it's entirely a different
> story.   No way will I ever believe the trails are 7 times more
> dangerous than the streets.
>
> As far as Hefner goes, it's my opinion the most dangerous user of
> these trails are the bike riders who are trying to ride 20+ mph, some
> have no regard to other users.  If you will just slow down a little on
> the east side you never come close to having an accident, on the west
> side or damn area, let it go.
>

I keep hearing from LAB that riding the multi-trails are more dangerous that
riding the road, but just don't buy it.    I think they are somehow manipulating
their stats a little.    It may be true there are more scrapes and bruises that
would occur on the trail but I will never believe there are more serious
injuries occurring there.   I ride many miles on the OKC trails, over 20 just
today and have never felt in danger, however on the city streets it's entirely a
different story.   No way will I ever believe the trails are 7 times more
dangerous than the streets.

As far as Hefner goes, it's my opinion the most dangerous user of these trails
are the bike riders who are trying to ride 20+ mph, some have no regard to other
users.  If you will just slow down a little on the east side you never come
close to having an accident, on the west side or damn area, let it go.

Original Message -----
   From: jwente49@...
   To: ok-bike-society@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 12:17 PM
   Subject: Re: [ok-bike-society] The Oklahoman - Opinion Page - Hefner Trails


   Jerry,

   You have just explained very eloquently why "serious" cyclist prefer roads to
bike paths or trails (with the exception of off-roaders of course). Multi-use
trails are seven times more dangerous than streets & roads--that is, there are
seven times more accidents per miles ridden on multi-use trails than on streets
& roads (per the League of American Bicyclists).

   It should also be noted that trails such as those at Lake Hefner are NOT
intended for bicycle "training". I've heard reports of people speeding along on
bikes at 18-20+ mph (and have seen a few myself on the rare occasions when I've
ridden that trail). These trails were not designed for those speeds and riding
at speeds above 12-14 mph on the trails greatly endangers the rider and other
trail users. Even 12-14 mph can be dangerous when the trails are crowded with
walkers, joggers, roller-bladers, dog walkers, baby strollers, etc. There is a
place to train, it's called a street or road!

   Anyone afraid to ride the streets should join OBS and start out doing the
Donut Ride. It's a great way to learn to navigate the streets of OKC safely and
in the company of others who also enjoy cycling. From there, You may progress on
to other OBS rides or even venture out on your own!

   My two cents worth.

   John


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   Date: 2005/06/08 Wed PM 12:07:06 EDT
   To: ok-bike-society@yahoogroups.com
   Subject: [ok-bike-society] The Oklahoman - Opinion Page - Hefner Trails

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We rode the "new" Oklahoma river trails last weekend.  So far, not much traffic
down there, if you are looking for a non conjested ride that is not on the
streets.

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Jerry;

Her letter is on the online edition of the paper.  It is quite obvious from
her letter, she hasn't ridden a bike since she was my 5-yr old son's age.
Having lived at the corner of Council and Hefner, I ask this question; could
I get from my home to Lake Hefner without going on the road? The answer,
quite obviously is, no.  However, one should not confuse her with the facts;
she has her own agenda, that is, to get cyclists off the road.  Like
numerous others, she needs to be educated to the fact that bicycles are
classified as "human powered vehicles" and therefore have the same rights to
the road that she enjoys.

Let me put it this way, when I was in High School I was involved in a
truck/bicycle accident (I was on the bike).  The driver of the truck was
cited for failure to yield the right of way, and in court pled "Not Guilty."
At the ensuing trial, the cop, the other driver and myself all told
essentially the same story.  The judge then asked the driver of the truck
(who admitted to seeing me) why he had turned in front of me.  The driver
replied that he didn't feel I had any right to the road, to which the judge
asked whether he would have turned in front of a semi or not.  The driver
replied, "No, of course not, but he wasn't driving a semi." The Judge then
said, "Doesn't matter, he has the same right to the road."  This statement
finally shut that guy up, but I wonder if he still feels the same way about
cyclists.

-----Original Message-----
From: ok-bike-society@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:ok-bike-society@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jerry_okc
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 11:07 AM
To: ok-bike-society@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ok-bike-society] The Oklahoman - Opinion Page - Hefner Trails

On the Opinion Page of today's The Oklahoman there is a letter from
someone griping about "having to dodge bikers" that use the roads
instead of the trails at the SW corner of Lake Hefner.  It's on
the lower right page 10A, titled "Shared concern".  I don't see it
in the online version.
This may warrant a response or two.
I have stopped riding the Hefner trails on weekends because of the
walker/joggers with headphones or groups taking up both sides of the
trail, Olympic speedskaters zigzagging from one side to the other,
little cyclists with training wheels, cyclists who take "on your
left" as "move to your left", and the various trail intersections
with weekend motor vehicle traffic.
My most recent Hefner trail ride was Tuesday afternoon, May 31, when
my wife Paula and I went for a leisurely ride on our tandem.  Just
as we were nearing the end of our ride a group of 4 or 5 guys 18-20
years old came around a curve running headon towards us.  I braked
and yelled.  They jumped to the right.  Our bike came to an
abrupt halt and we went flying ahead over the bike.  The guys were
running down the trail pulling a small parachute (or parasail?) that
slammed into us.   Paula ended up with severe road rash on her arm,
skinned knees and bruises.  I landed on the asphalt mainly on one
knee and my forehead.  My brand new helmet which is now scraped,
cracked and retired no doubt saved me from serious head injury.  The
guys were very apologetic for their carelessness.
I won't be riding for another week or so but when I do it
won't be at Lake Hefner trails.  At least not until school starts
again.  I will use the roads instead of the nice bike and jogging
trails that Mary A. Shank's tax money has provided for me.








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Jerry,

You have just explained very eloquently why "serious" cyclist prefer roads to
bike paths or trails (with the exception of off-roaders of course). Multi-use
trails are seven times more dangerous than streets & roads--that is, there are
seven times more accidents per miles ridden on multi-use trails than on streets
& roads (per the League of American Bicyclists).

It should also be noted that trails such as those at Lake Hefner are NOT
intended for bicycle "training". I've heard reports of people speeding along on
bikes at 18-20+ mph (and have seen a few myself on the rare occasions when I've
ridden that trail). These trails were not designed for those speeds and riding
at speeds above 12-14 mph on the trails greatly endangers the rider and other
trail users. Even 12-14 mph can be dangerous when the trails are crowded with
walkers, joggers, roller-bladers, dog walkers, baby strollers, etc. There is a
place to train, it's called a street or road!

Anyone afraid to ride the streets should join OBS and start out doing the Donut
Ride. It's a great way to learn to navigate the streets of OKC safely and in the
company of others who also enjoy cycling. From there, You may progress on to
other OBS rides or even venture out on your own!

My two cents worth.

John


============================================================
From: "jerry_okc" <jerry.crouch@...>
Date: 2005/06/08 Wed PM 12:07:06 EDT
To: ok-bike-society@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ok-bike-society] The Oklahoman - Opinion Page - Hefner Trails

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Jerry,

You have just explained very eloquently why "serious" cyclist prefer roads to
bike paths or trails (with the exception of off-roaders of course). Multi-use
trails are seven times more dangerous than streets & roads--that is, there are
seven times more accidents per miles ridden on multi-use trails than on streets
& roads (per the League of American Bicyclists).

It should also be noted that trails such as those at Lake Hefner are NOT
intended for bicyle "training". I've heard reports of people speeding along on
bikes at 18-20+ mph (and have seen a few myself on the rare occasions when I've
ridden that trail). These trails were not designed for those speeds and riding
at speeds above 12-14 mph on the trails greatly endangers the rider and other
trail users. Even 12-14 mph can be dangerous when the trails are crowded with
walkers, joggers, roller-bladers, dog walkers, baby strollers, etc. There is a
place to train, it's called a street or road!

Anyone afraid to ride the streets should join OBS and start out doing the Donut
Ride. It's a great way to learn to navigate the streets of OKC safely and in the
company of others who also enjoy cycling. From there, You may progress on to
other OBS rides or even venture out on your own!

My two cents worth.

John

============================================================
From: "jerry_okc" <jerry.crouch@...>
Date: 2005/06/08 Wed PM 12:07:06 EDT
To: ok-bike-society@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ok-bike-society] The Oklahoman - Opinion Page - Hefner Trails

============================================================



[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

On the Opinion Page of today's The Oklahoman there is a letter from
someone griping about "having to dodge bikers" that use the roads
instead of the trails at the SW corner of Lake Hefner.  It's on
the lower right page 10A, titled "Shared concern".  I don't see it
in the online version.
This may warrant a response or two.
I have stopped riding the Hefner trails on weekends because of the
walker/joggers with headphones or groups taking up both sides of the
trail, Olympic speedskaters zigzagging from one side to the other,
little cyclists with training wheels, cyclists who take "on your
left" as "move to your left", and the various trail intersections
with weekend motor vehicle traffic.
My most recent Hefner trail ride was Tuesday afternoon, May 31, when
my wife Paula and I went for a leisurely ride on our tandem.  Just
as we were nearing the end of our ride a group of 4 or 5 guys 18-20
years old came around a curve running headon towards us.  I braked
and yelled.  They jumped to the right.  Our bike came to an
abrupt halt and we went flying ahead over the bike.  The guys were
running down the trail pulling a small parachute (or parasail?) that
slammed into us.   Paula ended up with severe road rash on her arm,
skinned knees and bruises.  I landed on the asphalt mainly on one
knee and my forehead.  My brand new helmet which is now scraped,
cracked and retired no doubt saved me from serious head injury.  The
guys were very apologetic for their carelessness.
I won't be riding for another week or so but when I do it
won't be at Lake Hefner trails.  At least not until school starts
again.  I will use the roads instead of the nice bike and jogging
trails that Mary A. Shank's tax money has provided for me.

Trek 2200 WSD 47 cm.  with less than 200 mi. has a triple, color is white.

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I got my bike overhauled, new front wheel, new tires, clean chain and
my airobars repaired.  But I still need to pack.

I am leaving tomorrow morning (Wednesday) with a couple of ladies from
Tulsa.  They are riding to Paris too, but motel it every night.  We
plan to stay overnight in Okeemah and I plan to meet Mel on Thursday
evening to ride the rest of the way to Paris with him.

Anyone else riding their bike to FreeWheel?

Moni

On 6/7/05, mel <choctawmel@...> wrote:
> Well, it's getting close to time to head in the direction of Paris TX. and the
start of FreeWheel.
> I have my bike packed and ready to depart Wednesday evening from my house on a
secret route to a secret camping spot on my first leg of a 220 miles pre-wheel
trek.
> Mel
> If you want to know, all you got to do is ask:-)

> Agenda:
> * Information on Bricktown decision
* New Course / Routes
> * Design of Printed Materials & T-Shirts
> * Sponsorships
>
> Who should attend?
> Anyone wishing to contribute to the Streak with ideas about making the
> Streak a great event and anyone willing to volunteer some time.
>
> Volunteer Opportunities:
> Remember there are lots of ways you can volunteer, some are race day
> but there are many opportunities to help during the months before the
> event and still be able to ride in the event!
> * Pass out Streak Flyers at other cycling events
> * Distribute Flyers and Posters to Bicycle shops and businesses
> * Help Stuff Registration Packets
> * Enter Registration Data
> * Assist with Marking the Route
* Assist with Water stop setup/tear down
* Man a water stop during the event
* And many more ....

> When: Thursday, June 9th 7:00 pm
>
> Where:
> Offices of McAfee & Taft
> 211 N. Robinson, Suite 1000
> Two Leadership Square, 10th Floor, South Tower
> Oklahoma City, OK
>
> See attached map for details
>
> The Building (Leadership Square) will be closed to the public at that
> hour, but security will allow you in the building.  Just go to the
> south side of the building, there is a door there with a security
> speaker & button. Provide my name and announce you are here for the
> OBS Streak Meeting.  Someone will meet you at the South side elevators
> and bring you up to the 10th floor.
>
> Parking:
> You can park on the street or secure parking under the building
> (entrance is on the north side of the building - on Robert S. Kerr)
>
>  <<map.pdf>>
>
> Liz Groom
> Director of Information Systems
> McAfee & Taft
> 10th Floor, Two Leadership Square
211 N. Robinson, Suite 1000
> Oklahoma City, OK 73102
> (405) 552-2386 Direct
> (405) 361-8302 Mobile
> (405) 228-7386 Fax
>
>


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Well, it's getting close to time to head in the direction of Paris TX. and the
start of FreeWheel.
I have my bike packed and ready to depart Wednesday evening from my house on a
secret route to a secret camping spot on my first leg of a 220 miles pre-wheel
trek.
Mel
If you want to know, all you got to do is ask:-)

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For Sale........

Park Tool Company Model TS-2 Truing Stand $100 or best offer

Park Tool Company Model CT-2 Chain Tool $35 firm

Both items are in like new condition.

Please contact me by email.  Thanks.

Bob Noll

Here is a funny video of a bicycle racer showing off.

http://www.killsometime.com/video/video.asp?video=Biker-Show-off

Enjoy



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One of the things I like reading best in the OBS Pathfinder is the stories by
members about their weekend rides, camping trips, racing experiences or new
discoveries.

The problem is, as Pathfinder Editor, I'm not receiving any stories to put in
the newsletter this summer.

I know y'all are having some great adventures.  How about jotting down some
thoughts and sending them to me?

Laurie

Ride, eat, sleep.  Is there anything else to life?


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Geezers trip to Minnesota in October.

     Several people have mentioned wanting to do a tour where they can do it all
on trails so here we go. The Geezer fall tour will be October 9 through 15th to
the SE part of Minnesota. We will stay in one location the first three days and
move to a different one for the remainder. There will be no advance party to
scout out the region so we will have to plan things after we get there. So
what's the big deal, the Geezers seldom ever follow plans or maps anyway.  We're
going to roll the dice on the weather, too.

     October 9 / 10 / 11 we will stay Lanesboro, MN  and ride the Root River &
Harmony-Preston Valley State Trails. The total length of the trail system is
about 70 miles with several options. The trail is basically flat but if you want
hills, you can find all you want on the rural roads just a few miles to either
side of the trail.

         Wednesday the 12th is travel day when we move about 100 miles to Mankato
for the remainder of the tour. The next three days will be spent riding the
Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail which runs some 40 miles to Faribault  with
several small towns along the way. There also several other trails in the area. 
Almost all of the trails are paved.

     One of the days will be a ride to the German town of New Ulm  where you can
OD on coo coo clocks. bratwurst and Oomph Oomph music or chicken dance the night
away. Oh, BTW, the route to New Ulm passes the Morgan Creek Vineyards.

Contact Jim Foreman or Fred Kamp, if interested.  But hurry, not many rooms
left.


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Here is the medal winners of the State Championships:

Junior Men  10-12
Gold               Chandler Houtman

Junior Men  13-14
Gold                Alex Battles-Wood

Junior Women  13-14
Gold                Amanda Kline

Junior Men        15-16
Gold               Alex Schneider
Silver              James Mitchell
Bronze            Adam Harmon

Junior Men        17-18
Gold                David Barber
Silver               Jacob Brazda

Women  Cat 1-4
Gold                  Marcela Nova
Silver                  Miranda Quigley
Bronze               Rebecca Gross

Women          35+
Gold                Heidi Gault
Silver               Helene Carabin
Bronze             Donna Rice

Women          45+
Gold                 Cindy Taylor
Silver                Barbara Parker

Men   Cat 1-2-3
Gold                 Alex Welch
Silver                Janne  Hamalainen
Bronze             William Gault

Men        Cat 3
Gold                 Josh Lewis
Silver                Ben Silk
Bronze             Kary Cummins

Men  Cat 4-5
Gold                Mitch Houtman
Silver               Jeremy Miller
Bronze             Jim Bohanan

Men  30+
Gold                John Brestovansky
Silver               Josh Gifford
Bronze            Randy Schwers

Men  35+
Gold                John Lasorsa
Silver               Chris Duroy

Men  40 +
Gold                Anthony Lasorsa
Silver               Darrell Meinen

Men 45+
Gold               Tim Carrigg
Silver              Randall Clayborn
Bronze            Keith Franklin

Men 50+
Gold              John Power
Silver             Scott Posey
Bronze           Steven Webb

Men 55+
Gold             Ben Thigpen

Men 60+
Gold              Thomas Zastrow

Jack McNeal   President Oklahoma Cycling Association


Jack McNeal

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Much has sold, but still much more must go!

This includes a recently repainted beautiful Coppi frame, Ross road frame and
fork, a new
6-bike storage stand, a new inside the vehicle bike carrier, a Polar heart rate
monitor (needs battery), new handlebars, stem, clipless SPD-type pedals, chromed
road fork, seatpost, Camelbak, and probably stuff more as I continue to clean
out the bike storage area.

All these items would add up to over $700, but you can get them all for $250
picked up in McAlester.

Thanks,

Frank

===========
Coppi frame

This is a very pretty vintage Italian frame (fork not included) that has not
been built up since it was beautifully repainted and redecaled. The frame
measures 54cm from the center of the bottom bracket to the center of the top
tube, or 55cm from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the top tube,
with a 54.5cm top tube.

The frame was recently professionally repainted a very pretty purple metallic
with yellow Coppi decals. The decals are a nice canary yellow, not the neon
green/yellow they appear to be in the pictures. The lugs on this steel frame
have nice long points with windows cutout in them.

There is one set of water bottle bosses on the down tube, the rear brake cable
is routed on the top of the top tube, takes a clamp-on front derailleur, and has
horizontal rear dropouts (adjusting screws not included) that measure 128mm wide
with Coppi engraved in them.

This frame is in excellent condition. There are a couple of very small barely
noticeable marks from the bike being stored after the beautiful paint job and a
tiny clamp mark where the front derailleur clamps (it will not show after the
bike is built up). I have checked the bottom racket shell and an Italian bottom
bracket spins in by hand. The frame and fork have been completely treated inside
the tubes with Frame Saver and Boeshield T-9 rust prevention spray.

=============
Ross road frame and fork with headset and bottom bracket

This lugged cro-moly steel Ross frame and fork is in very good condition and
would make a great fixed gear, light touring, or runaround road bike.

The frame measures 54cm from the center of the bottom bracket to the center of
the top tube, or 55cm from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the
top tube, with a 56cm top tube.

The frame and fork are stealth black and with no dents dings or rust, just some
touched-up places from light use. There are two sets of water bottle
bosses, the rear brake cable is routed on the bottom of the top tube, takes a
clamp-on front derailleur, has horizontal rear dropouts (adjusting screws not
included) that measure 128mm wide, and there are fender eyelets on the fork and
rear dropouts. A Sugino bottom bracket and a generic headset are installed and
included.
==================
6-bike mobile storage rack

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=2628

=================
Rhode Gear inside vehicle bike shuttle

http://www.epinions.com/auto-Rack_Systems-All-Rhode_Gear_Pro_Double_Duty_Utility\
_Shuttle_SU4101


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For sale: Box of nine quill road stems. All are for 26.0 handlebars, all are
aluminum and silver, all two-bolt front loading faces, all are new or
lightly used (some of the used ones were installed and never ridden), some
are missing the rubber plug at the hole where the stem bolt goes. Buy them
all and share them with your friends, bike club, or use them in your shop.

Profile H20, 90 degree, 11cm length, lightly used
Kalloy Uno, 73 degree, 12.5cm length, lightly used
Kalloy, 90 degree, 11cm length, lightly used
Zoom, 90 degree, 12cm length, lightly used
Dimension, 73 degree, 11cm length, lightly used
No name, 90 degree, 12cm length, new
Profile H2O, 74 degree, 12cm length, new in package
Performance Forte, 73 degree, 10cm length, new in box
Performance Forte, 73 degree, 11cm length, new in box

Thanks,

Frank

Thanks to everyone who showed up today (in spite of the strong south
wind--Curtis
said we should embrace wind as our friend, but I don't think anyone bought that
one)
and rode with us: John, Bruce, Tammy, and 2 new faces, Curtis and Jeanne. Bruce
has
volunteered to put a flyer together for some of the bike shoppes to advertise
the
ride.--Thanks much Bruce. Jeanne used to ride alot and has been off the bike for
a
while, but she did real well for her maiden voyage.

Upcoming rides on our calendar:

July 9th: Fred Kamp day ride from Moore to Will Rogers, ride with donut guys
then
back to Moore--for some of our new riders --I will take this one slow.

Slaughterville to Purcell, then back to Slaughterville for wine tasting. Date
TBD.

Trainride to Pauls Valley: Date TBD, but probably in the Fall.

See ya next week...Barry







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> Yes, the ride continues.
>
> Time:8am
>
> Where: Same meeting place (Old Sam's parking lot, SE corner
> of S19th and I-35 in Moore).
>
> ~16 miles R/T
>
> slowest rider sets my pace (faster riders get a table at the restaurant)
>
> Barry

Thanks to everyone who showed up today (in spite of the strong south
wind--Curtis
said we should embrace wind as our friend, but I don't think anyone bought that
one)
and rode with us: John, Bruce, Tammy, and 2 new faces, Curtis and Jeanne. Bruce
has
volunteered to put a flyer together for some of the bike shoppes to advertise
the
ride.--Thanks much Bruce. Jeanne used to ride alot and has been off the bike for
a
while, but she did real well for her maiden voyage.

Upcoming rides on our calendar:

July 9th: Fred Kamp day ride from Moore to Will Rogers, ride with donut guys
then
back to Moore--for some of our new riders --I will take this one slow.

Slaughterville to Purcell, then back to Slaughterville for wine tasting. Date
TBD.

Trainride to Pauls Valley: Date TBD, but probably in the Fall.

See ya next week...Barry







--- In ok-bike-society@yahoogroups.com, "Barry" <bearachanseo@y...> wrote:
> Yes, the ride continues.
>
> Time:8am
>
> Where: Same meeting place (Old Sam's parking lot, SE corner
> of S19th and I-35 in Moore).
>
> ~16 miles R/T
>
> slowest rider sets my pace (faster riders get a table at the restaurant)
>
> Barry

Pete please call me today.  My telephone Number 990-0380.  Saturday
7:07 am

One of the last new old stock Cannondale's that you will find, especially
one with a 1" threaded carbon fiber fork. This frame still has the original
Cannondale dealer's UPC tag attached to it!

This frame measures 54cm from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of
the top tube with a 54.5cm top tube. The headtube measures 123mm tall and
the fork steerer measures 163mm tall, there are two sets of water bottle
bosses, and the rear derailleur hanger is replaceable.

This Cannondale specially designed and produced aluminum frame has nice
smooth welds and is painted in the Team Blue (beautiful bright gloss blue)
color with yellow decals. The down tube is made of massive oversize tubing
that widens toward the bottom bracket shell for incredible strength and
stiffness. This frame's design made it a great climbing and sprinting bike.
I owned and rode one a few years back and they are like rockets! When you
stomp on the pedals they just take off, be it in a sprint, climb, or just
picking up the pace.

The fork is a painted to match Team Blue Cannondale Slice Echelon carbon
bladed fork with 1" threaded alloy steerer.

$300 for the new frame and fork picked up in McAlester. Pictures available
on request.

Thanks,

Frank

Tomorrows West Side Breakfast ride will be leaving from Lake Overholser at 7:30
AM.  As usual we are not sure where the ride will go.  Last week we went to
Piedmont and stopped at the Sonic.  That was extremely nice because there was no
sitting around for long periods of time.  We stayed outside, we were served fast
at a reasonable price and then we were on our way.  We rode a little over 37
miles and we were back home before 11:00 AM.

The weather tomorrow is supposed to be overcast and balmy.  We will start out in
about 70 degrees with 16 mph winds coming out of the south.   It looks as though
this will be a really nice morning for a ride to Mustang and beyond.

The breakfast ride does an average of about 16 mph and it is a no drop ride. 
The rides are usually anywhere from 35 to 45 miles.  We do try and keep the
average at 16 or above because we like the ride to be completed before noon.  
If that pace seems a bit fast for the beginning of the season we
have the Saturday morning donut ride this ride meets at Will Rogers Park and has
an average of 10-12 MPH.

We also have a Pre Donut ride that starts at Oklahoma Java Trading Co. on the
south side of NW 39th St between Meridian and MacArthur.  It goes around Lake
Overholser.   This is a no drop ride as well and is suitable for most riders. 
It is a 16 mile route where riders ride around 12 – 20 + miles per hour, but
with re-groups so no one gets dropped.


Hope everyone gets to take advantage of this warm Oklahoma weather and gets out
on their bikes.

RIDE ON!






Lynn
When they ask me, "Why did he join the Marines?"  I can only answer, "Freedom
isn't free."








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Just wanted to share this with ya!!

20% off $75 or more at Performance Bike Coupon


Add up to a serious savings.!! 20% off of any order $75 or more.


I found it at this link.. it has the details...


http://www.whatsyourdeal.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4455


Hope this helps someone.

Yes, the ride continues.

Time:8am

Where: Same meeting place (Old Sam's parking lot, SE corner
of S19th and I-35 in Moore).

~16 miles R/T

slowest rider sets my pace (faster riders get a table at the restaurant)

Barry

-----Original Message-----
From: SEPTORMAN@... [mailto:SEPTORMAN@...]
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 7:36 PM
To: obsmail@...
Subject: recumbant bicycle for sale


I ran into a few cyclists at Draper Lake and asked them if they knew anybody
who was looking for a brand new recumbant bike with less than five miles on
it.  They referred me to your website to see if anybody was interested.  It
is a BIke-E ct with custom handlebars and riding bag, and I am asking $590
obo.

          Tom Septor
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Note from John Wente: Tom has a picture of this bike he can e-mail to you if
you are interested.


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I happened to come across your website, via a search engine, but I am planning a
trip from KC to back to Ft. Worth for a family wedding.  I would like to stop
somewhere for a bike ride and I was thinking about the Lake Murry or Guthrie
areas, btw, The maps on the website are great..  I am looking for a hilly, safe
ride...  any suggestions.

Thanks,
Steve Good

OBS would like to extend a very big  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S  to Moni
Neville for being named Woman of the Year in Cycling by the Jim Thorpe
Association!!! Moni's dynamic and energetic contributions to the cycling
community in Oklahoma and her outstanding personal achievement of crossing
the USA self-contained are the primary reasons she is being recognized in
this fashion. I'm sure Moni would appreciate personal e-mails and e-cards of
congratulations from her friends around the state. Her e-mail address is
giantcycle99@....

The Jim Thorpe Association will present this year's awards on Tuesday, June
21 at a banquet at the Sheraton Hotel (downtown OKC) at 7pm. This is a fund
raising event for JTA, so tickets are $50/person. If you would like to
attend, please contact JTA right away--they will cease accepting
reservations shortly. The phone number is (405)644-6037.




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