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Cyclists stage rally in Norman for Bike to Work Day
Updated: Fri, May 18, 2012
Bikers from across Norman converged in Andrews Park Friday to celebrate Bike to Work Day. Read More
Two friends raise awareness about suicide prevention programs on a cross-country bicycle trip
Updated: Fri, May 18, 2012
Two friends from Arizona on a cross-country bicycle tour will stop in Oklahoma City this weekend to meet with area representatives about suicide prevention programs. Read More
Adult tricycles for boomers and beyond
Published: Mon, May 14, 2012
Dear Savvy Senior:
What can you tell me about three-wheeled bicycles? I’m 67 years old and would like to take up recreational bike riding but don’t trust myself on a two-wheeler.
-- Unbalanced Bonnie
Dear Bonnie:
Three-wheeled bikes -- also known as adult tricycles -- are a great cycling option for... Read More
Oklahoma City bicyclist died of blunt force injuries, medical examiner reports
Updated: Thu, May 3, 2012
Bernard Montgomery Maughan, 67, was bicycling near an Oklahoma City lake on Tuesday when he collided with two other bicyclists. Read More
Three bicyclists hurt at Lake Hefner
Published: Tue, May 1, 2012
A 70-year-old man was taken to a hospital in critical condition and two people were hurt after colliding while bicycling at the Lake Hefner Dam Tuesday evening, authorities said. Read More
What's new in Italy? Doors closing, doors opening
Published: Mon, Feb 6, 2012
What doesn't change about Italy is that it's always changing. In 2012 some long-closed doors are opening again.
Historic sights, newly scrubbed and restored, are coming out from behind scaffolding. A few more monuments are still under wraps, but getting closer to completion. Italy is revealing itself anew (or... Read More
Volunteers needed for 2011 Bike MS Oklahoma
Published: Wed, Aug 24, 2011
The National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society Oklahoma needs volunteers to help with the 2011 Bike MS Oklahoma: The Mother Road Ride presented by Sam’s Club.
The event, Sept. 17 and 18, is expected to include more than 600 cyclists riding between Tulsa and Oklahoma City to help raise a goal of $500,000.
Funds... Read More
TOPS 10 tips: Cycling on the road to success
Published: Wed, Aug 17, 2011
Bicycling is a flexible activity – not limited to certain ages or intensity levels – that keeps people moving, helps with weight control, and provides enjoyment. Read More
Oklahoma Highway Safety Office urges adults, children to be cautious
Published: Wed, Jul 27, 2011
“It’s very important for drivers to be aware that classes are back in session and that children will be walking, biking, or riding to school,” said Alice Collinsworth, Oklahoma Highway Safety Office communications manager. Collinsworth said drivers need to slow down in school zones, watch for crosswalks, and... Read More
Travel and Adventure: Adventure and Romance on Catalina Island
Published: Sat, Jan 15, 2011
A long time ago I visited Catalina on a day trip with my family. We took the ferry and walked the main streets, ending up at the landmark round Casino Building that had been built as a temple of dance back in 1929. I played in the sand, and then we boarded the ferry and went home.
This time around I came with my... Read More
Five fun ways to get kids moving
Updated: Wed, Oct 27, 2010
Physical activity is essential for a healthy lifestyle. And now, more than ever, it’s important to get kids engaged in physical activity for their long-term health. Read More
U.S. travel data shows decline in walking, bicycling to school stabilized
Updated: Fri, Apr 9, 2010
First lady Michelle Obama has issued a nationwide challenge to solve the epidemic of childhood obesity within a generation. Walking and bicycling to school are great steps families can take to get America’s kids moving, and new national data show how much work remains to get children out of the car and on to their... Read More
Creating fit and healthy children
Updated: Thu, Mar 4, 2010
Eric Fisher says his sons are crazy about sports, so staying active comes easily.
The Nichols Hills family’s summer is filled with weightlifting camps, preseason football, bicycling riding and running.
“For them, it’s just their normal life,” Fisher said. “We have seven bicycles in our garage for... Read More
Parts Dept.: Aftermarket action
Updated: Tue, Oct 13, 2009
Get revved up, quicker
Performance enthusiasts looking for the edge should consider lightening the load. Any weight removed from the vehicle means faster response when you press your right foot to the floor. Fidanza takes this one step further with its lightweight aluminum flywheels that quite literally shave off... Read More
Green healing
Doctor bikes to hospital, saves fuel, environment. Updated: Mon, Sep 21, 2009 Dressed in bikers' spandex shorts and a blue racing jersey, Dr. John Harkess rolled onto the Mercy Hospital campus about 9:15 Friday morning to begin his medical duties. The doctor's trek to work began more than three hours earlier at his Edmond home 18 miles away, and included a stop at Edmond Medical Center, where... Read More
Doctor bikes to hospital, saves fuel, environment. Updated: Mon, Sep 21, 2009 Dressed in bikers' spandex shorts and a blue racing jersey, Dr. John Harkess rolled onto the Mercy Hospital campus about 9:15 Friday morning to begin his medical duties. The doctor's trek to work began more than three hours earlier at his Edmond home 18 miles away, and included a stop at Edmond Medical Center, where... Read More
Cooling off in the August heat
Updated: Wed, Aug 5, 2009
Public pools operated by the city Parks & Recreation Department are a great place to stay cool and beat the summer heat. The Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of pool activities for people of all ages and swimming abilities.
Earlywine and Will Rogers Family Aquatic Centers
Summer 2009 Operating... Read More
Top 10 fun fitness summer activities for kids
Updated: Fri, Jun 26, 2009
Summer is here and children need to stay active, healthy and busy during their break from school.
Parents need to encourage their children to warm up properly and stretch before each activity and teach them never to play through any type of pain or make winning the reason for playing any sport.
Let them... Read More
Enjoying the great outdoors can be great workout for whole family
Published: Fri, Jun 5, 2009
When kids skip away from their school desks for the summer, and parents wave goodbye to their office desks for vacation, it’s time to stop sitting and get moving.
Bicycling, walking, and geocaching are just a few of the ways that the whole family can enjoy summertime.
June has been designated as Great... Read More
Enthusiasts flip for spot in the action
Updated: Wed, Apr 22, 2009
AT THE TRACK Ever since there have been motor vehicles, people have been trying to see who could go the fastest. "They just went out in a pasture and made a circle and started racing,” Eric Shannon said. As general manager of Outlaw Motor Speedway near Muskogee, Shannon runs a modern version of those... Read More
Edmond girl plans 24-hour bike ride to help Haiti
Published: Tue, Oct 14, 2008
EDMOND — Gabrielle “Brielle” Bunn planned to go on a mission trip to Haiti over fall break.
When the trip was canceled because of bad weather, Bunn decided to help the needy in Haiti another way.
She is planning Hope for Haiti, a 24-hour bike ride around Lake Hefner beginning about 6:30 tonight.... Read More
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