Tag Archives: cycling

Bike Soon

Posted on August 4, 2016 by ehurst

Boy, that was a boondoggle. I’m not blaming anyone; this is simply the way it works in real life. So the actual replacement for my crunched mountain bike is no longer available; GT no longer makes that model (Ricochet 29″ … Continue reading →

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Reconfigured

Posted on July 14, 2016 by ehurst

They are still calling me. Just before the bike crash, I was wondering how I could add some fresh diversity to my cycling photography. I had pretty much run the limit of my riding range, and the day of the … Continue reading →

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It’s Not the Same

Posted on July 9, 2016 by ehurst

Let’s assume for a moment the best prognosis for my knee. When the City finally pays out and I get my bike back, I still can’t afford to go off on long rides. This thing with my heart means I … Continue reading →

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Rattling My Own Cage

Posted on June 18, 2016 by ehurst

Sometimes I feel like I’m in a cage. My last visit to the cardiology clinic was a little unpleasant. The doctor was not my kind of guy at all, fussing about my preference for natural supplements and my resistance to … Continue reading →

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Work Day

Posted on May 12, 2016 by ehurst

Necessary labor today: I had to put the fat claim file together and stuff it in an envelope. There were two forms to fill out from the City. Then I added a five-page attachment that described the incident, included the … Continue reading →

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Picture This

Posted on May 8, 2016 by ehurst

Let me propose a working model for this. My wife and I often discuss the sense of calling that drives me out on those long rides with a camera. At a fundamental level, Scripture says that all of Creation speaks … Continue reading →

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Update from the Bureaucratic Swamps

Posted on May 6, 2016 by ehurst

The bike is the easy part of this whole thing. My buddy at the local Dick’s Sports Store looked the bike over and got with the manufacturer. I get the impression this is a custom deal for this vendor, because … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to Oklahoma City

Posted on May 4, 2016 by ehurst

(This is a copy of an email message I sent to the OKC Parks and Rec offices. It is in reference to the tragic accident noted in previous posts on this blog. There are minor differences in content based on … Continue reading →

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A New Adventure

Posted on April 29, 2016 by ehurst

As I pedaled across the bridge over Crooked Oak Creek, the Father caught my attention. It was quiet and just a little breeze, but the power of the Spirit was overwhelming in His Presence, so I stopped to pray and … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Storm Damage Area

Posted on April 27, 2016 by ehurst

Yesterday’s storms were not particular epic for us here in Central Oklahoma. There are two things to consider: flash floods and wind/tornado damage. So our first shot shows the flotsam sitting on the path and standing water in Tom Poore … Continue reading →

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