Oklahoma Free Wheel, Oklahoma City

Monday, May 19, 2014

Chloe and I were listening to NPR on the way to Oklahoma City this past weekend and heard an ad about this tour in June across Oklahoma.  Their website is pretty cool too.  Go to: http://www.okfreewheel.com/

This is a week long tour that starts on the Texas border, goes to Kansas and back on a Sunday through Saturday next month.  I noticed this year they have charging stations for phones etc plus fruit stations and portable showers which is pretty cool.  I checked the Arkansas Bicycle Club's website and didn't find one of these in our state but I'm still looking.  Looks fun and it goes through Tonakawa where I had family at one point.  The ride averages 42-66 miles a day which is doable.  I'm telling you now that Jackie may have to plan for a week off in

One of many photos from their website....Man, there's a bunch of OSU
cyclists...where are the OU jerseys?

June 2015 in Oklahoma...my mouth's watering.  You all know I adore touring....I hope you all will check out the Oklahoma Free Wheel website...ride on people and stay safe!  -Keeli

Arkansas Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, Jonesboro

Thursday, May 8, 2014

I can't believe I've seen the day...I'm so excited that Chloe, Jackie and I attended the Arkansas Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan sponsored by the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department.  The public meeting at 6 pm tonight covered a ton of points about improving the roads for pedestrians and cyclists.  The AHTD has a Google map that anyone can log into and register with a username and describe the cyclist you are.  You can log in and map bad road crossings for pedestrians, shoulder needs for cyclists etc.  I'm excited for this opportunity for Northeast Arkansas.  Everyone should go to their website and register the type cyclist you are at: arkansasbikepedplan.com and go to the interactive map at wikimap.com and log in!! I'm so fired up, I'm just saying.  And Jackie must be because tonight is the the first round of the NFL draft.  It's been 23 years knowing Jackie and this is one of his favorite days of the year and he drove us to Jonesboro on a school night to support cycling in Northeast Arkansas!

Chloe and Jackie checking out the road condition map

A group photo...that's Jason from Gearhead on the left with his
back to us...I had to get this photo before leaving

Here's everyone's email so you can email your concerns and
suggestions

The info sheet

Another map