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Ride Photos 27

It’s been two years since I last visited some of the off-road points on Draper Lake. Today was 2 through 4, but in reverse order. I rode the trail starting at Point 4, which is currently under reconstruction. Lots of … Continue reading

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Ride Photos 26

Today I rode out to Draper Lake. This time I felt like visiting at least one of the many land points, so I started with Point 1. On the way, I passed this swampy overflow basin. It was here before … Continue reading

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Urban Journey 04

First, a random photo from my most recent visit to Draper Lake. Along the main trail itself, there was simply too much uncontrolled greenery to get any good photos. However, I got off the trail and visited the southern shore … Continue reading

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A Little More about the Forte

Today I headed north along the North Canadian River Valley, my first road ride on the Forte. Three years later there is still no work done on Midwest Boulevard at the Crutcho Creek bridge. However, folks who got tired of … Continue reading

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Urban Journey 03

Oklahoma County is notorious for failing to budget in weather damage and replacement of infrastructure that was worn out long ago. It’s now a couple of months since a collection of very heavy rain storms damaged the Vickie Drive bridge … Continue reading

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Social Expectations and Cycling

This was mowed just a few weeks ago. Technically, OKC should trim the margins of the sidewalk, but I’m guessing that they won’t do it until they have served the private landowner with the process of condemnation for nuisance. The … Continue reading

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Riding the Zizzo Forte

This is what it looks like when I ride the Zizzo Forte most of the time. The truth is, I almost never fold it up. It’s small enough as is that it fits just fine in my apartment, parked in … Continue reading

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Urban Journey 02 (continued)

Continuing from yesterday: This is a view of southwestern OKC from the Portland Avenue bridge over the Oklahoma River (AKA a highly developed section of the North Canadian River where it runs through OKC). The thing about a folding bike … Continue reading

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Urban Journey 02

I got so many good shots today that I’ll have to divide them into two posts. First up is where Interstate 40 overpass along the Eagle Lake Trail, with the North Canadian River below, all in the light of dawn. … Continue reading

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Zizzo Forte Unboxing

This is what I found outside my door this afternoon — Zizzo Forte folding bicycle. It’s supposed to be designed for heavier riders, carrying up to 300 pounds safely. I ordered it on Amazon for about $600 and it shipped … Continue reading

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