Tag Archives: cycling

Social Expectations and Cycling

Posted on September 5, 2023 by ehurst

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

Posted on September 2, 2023 by ehurst

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)

Posted on August 31, 2023 by ehurst

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

Posted on August 30, 2023 by ehurst

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

Posted on August 28, 2023 by ehurst

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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Urban Journey 01

Posted on August 24, 2023 by ehurst

Today I had to make a trip to the Oklahoma County Courthouse. That’s downtown OKC, about ten miles from where I live now (we moved recently). The satellite image is courtesy of Google Earth showing the route. Yes, it could … Continue reading →

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Sampling Flood Damage

Posted on July 16, 2023 by ehurst

This is the Britton Road bridge over the North Canadian River in eastern Oklahoma County. Just three weeks ago I visited this bridge over several days to cut the greenery intruding over the railing so cyclists could ride through safely … Continue reading →

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Ride Photos 25

Posted on April 18, 2023 by ehurst

This is less about the photos and more about the riding. After the disaster of rim failure with that expensive bike from Specialized, I decided to take a saner route. I knew that a custom build would be even more … Continue reading →

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Ride Photos 23

Posted on April 6, 2023 by ehurst

Went out on the SCIP Trails last week and to check out the trail changes. The northern loop now stays closer to Crutcho Creek, and I was able to see this collapsed bridge that is usually hidden by undergrowth. The … Continue reading →

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New Biking Facilities in OKC

Posted on March 24, 2023 by ehurst

While not officially open for use, this bridge represents the near completion of the newest bikeway, extending the north River Trail all the way to the Katy Trail. I missed the placement of this last bridge. Unlike other bike bridges … Continue reading →

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