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Bike One OKC Monday Night Recovery Ride

For those of you racing over the weekend, this is a great way to spin your legs out at an easy pace with some great people!  This is also an excellent ride for those new to cycling as it's a great way to connect with riders of similar ability!

Meet in the parking lot around 6:30pm and we will form into various groups based on ability and pace.  All riders are welcome, as we will have groups for beginners, intermediate, and racers in a 'no drop' format.  Ride length will vary from 10-25 miles, depending on the group and will finish back at the shop.  If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 405.470.5511 or at 405-573-7433. 

Fast Facts

  • Starting Monday March 14th

  • 6:30pm at Bike One

  • 10-25 miles

  • All ages and levels welcome

  • No drop

OBS Weekly Rides

PLEASE NOTE: The times of the rides shown below is the actual departure time. Please allow time for bicycle assembly and inspection, filling of water bottles, inflating tires, etc. prior to departure.

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 Important -- Please Read  
Responsibilities of Participants on Group Rides
OBS Ride Leader Guidelines
OBS No-Drop Policy

The Oklahoma Bicycle Society rates rides for the terrain of the route and the expected average speed of the ride. The ride ratings are located at the end of each ride description and consists of the combination of a number and letter. These are defined in the table below. Ride leaders will provide on-site information and routes at each ride.

Terrain

Pace

1

Mostly Flat

A

10-12 mph Average Speed

2

Mostly Flat, up to 1/3 Hills

B

13 - 15 mph Average Speed

3

Rolling Hills

C

16 â€" 18 mph Average Speed

4

Rolling Hills, Some Steep

D

18 â€" 21 mph Average Speed

5

Mostly Steep Hills

E

21+ mph Average Speed

Saturday Rides

PRE-DONUT RIDE   7:15 AM Year-Round   map_btn.gif (206 bytes)
Starts at Whataburger at NW 36th and MacArthur.  Goes around Lake Overholser to Will Rogers Park. 16 miles at 12-20+ mph.  Suitable for most riders. No-Drop policy. Rating: 1 â€" A to D
    LEADER: Larry Willrath  354-9380

DONUT RIDE   9:04 AM Year-round  map_btn.gif (206 bytes)
Starts at Tennis Center parking lot at Will Rogers Park (near NW 39th and Portland).  Goes to Brown's Bakery at NW 10th and Walker. Eleven mile round-trip at 10-12 mph.  SUITABLE FOR NEW RIDERS AND FAMILY GROUPS. No-Drop policy. Rating: 1 â€" A
    LEADER:  Fred Kamp  942-1108   Substitute Leader: Larry Willrath  354-9380

MOORE/NORMAN BREAKFAST RIDE  May thru Sep 8:00 AM; Oct thru Apr 8:30 AM. map_btn.gif (206 bytes)
Starts at the Moore Public Library, 225 S. Howard Ave.. No-Drop policy. Suitable for most riders, including beginners. 20-30 miles at pace of slowest rider. Rating: 1 - A/B

 RIDE LEADER: 
  Ed Hatch 321-1823 draptor_bike@cox.net

FRANCIS TUTTLE VO-TECH RIDE   8:00 AM Apr 15-Oct 15, 9:00 AM in remaining months map_btn.gif (206 bytes) Starts 1/4 mile north of NW 122nd and Rockwell.  Groups at intermediate to fast pace (18-20mph) for 20-40 miles.
Rating: 2-3 â€" D

 RIDE COORDINATORS: 
  Mike Bourland 943-5643 mikebyk-bike@aol.com
  Gary Blehm 721-6409 garyblehm-bike@cox.net

FLOATING CRAPGAME RIDE  9:00 AM Nov-Mar only
Departure and destination rotate each week. Click here for the normal start location schedule..  Casual to moderate pace (13-15 mph) for 20-35 miles.  Emphasis on socializing. Usually stop for brunch during or at end of ride. No-Drop policy.  Click here for an article on clothing for winter riding.

LEADERS ROTATE:
  1st week Tod Langford 364-5403 todl-bike@cox.net Rating: 3 â€" B
  2nd week John Wente 354-2301 jwente49-bike@cox.net Rating: 1 â€" B
  3rd week Jim Allshouse 721-8317 jim0740-bike@cox.net Rating: 2 â€" B
  4th week John Wente 354-2301 jwente49-bike@cox.net Rating: 3-4  â€" B
  5th week John Wente 354-2301 jwente49-bike@cox.net  

Weekday Rides

OVERHOLSER EVENING RIDE   6:00 PM Wednesday Apr-Oct (DST) map_btn.gif (206 bytes)
Route 66 Park on the west side of the lake. There are usually four or five groups:  Fast paceline ride (20 + mph) 25-35 miles, medium pace (16-18 mph) 22-30 miles, moderate pace (13-15 mph) 18-26 miles and relaxed pace (10-12 mph) 8-16 miles. Medium, moderate and relaxed pace ride regroups as necessary and have No-Drop policy.

Racers - 25-35 mi.
Rating: 3 to 4 â€" E		 open    
Chasers - 22-35 mi.
Rating: 3 to 4 â€" D		 open    
No-Drop Pacers - 18-26 mi.
Rating: 2 to 3 â€" C		 Lynn Key 722-2617 lynnkey-bike@yahoo.com
Socialites - 18-26 mi.
Rating: 2 to 3 â€" B		 John Wente 354-2301 jwente49-bike@cox.net
Casual - 10-15 mi.
Rating: 1 to 2 â€" A		 Bob Noll 354-0782 firebike45-bike@sbcglobal.net

MONDAY/WEDNESDAY SOUTHSIDE RIDE 6:00 PM Monday & Wednesday
Meets at the Marina on the west side of Lake Draper (on SE 104th).
  Coordinator: Carolee Frank 366-1410  caroleefrank-bike@cox.net
  Rating: 4 to 5 -- B to C

WEEKDAY LEISURE RIDE  9:00 AM Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri (Year Round) map_btn.gif (206 bytes)
Meets at the Lake Overholser Ranger Station (just north of NW 30th Street). Ride around the lake and then stop for breakfast at the Buffalo Grill. Ride for fun and exercise. No monitoring of heart rates allowed.
    NO LEADER  Rating: 1 â€" A to B

Other Local Rides

EZ Riders SATURDAY BREAKFAST RIDE  7:30 am
Meet at Lowe's at I-240 and Santa Fe in the NW corner of the parking lot. This is a medium to fast pace 16-19 mph avg for 48 to 60 miles. This is a NO DROP ride
   CONTACT: Ted Burns 688-2232

SATURDAY SHAWNEE RIDE  8:00 am year round
Meet at the Bicycle Shoppe at 701 N. Beard in Shawnee. Various distances for all levels of riders. Mountain bikes during Standard Time, road bikes during Daylight Saving Time.
    CONTACT: Barbara or Larry Smith  405-275-4980

SATURDAY TINKER CYCLING CLUB RIDE   Start time may vary, check website TinkerCyclingClub.org
Meets a Lake Draper Marina (west side of lake at SE 104th) 40-80 miles at 17-19 mph.
    CONTACT: Joe Thomason  joe.r.thomason@gmail.com

SUNDAY MORNING BRICKTOWN RIDE   8:30 AM Year-round
Meets at Stars and Stripes park, south end of Lake Hefner and goes to Bricktown for coffee and snacks. 35 miles or more at 18-20+ mph.
   CONTACT: Bruce Cox  946-6355  brucecox-bike@swbell.net

MONDAY RECOVERY RIDE  6:15 pm
Meet at Wheeler Dealer, NW 50th east of May. Causual pace north to Grand Ave and Hefner Trails. NO DROP.
   CONTACT: Adrian 947-6260

MONDAY GUTHRIE RIDE: 6:30 pm (DST only)
Meet at the Masonic Temple. 10 miles at a relaxed pace; 20 miles at a faster pace. Both are NO DROP rides.
   CONTACT: Kent Denham 405-282-8524

MONDAY NIGHT COFFEE CRUISE: 9:00 pm (until it's too cold) Lights required
Meet in parking lot behind the Sawyer Center on the Southern Nazarene University campus in Bethany (north side of NW 39th about halfway between Macarthur and Rockwell). Ride is a fun, slow cruise for all ages. Ride to a local coffee shop, then return. Read more here.
   CONTACT: Ryan DeLong 412-6007 or ryanddelong-bike@hotmail.com

EZ Riders TUESDAY/THURDSAY SOUTHSIDE EVENING RIDE  6:00 pm (Apr to Oct)
Meet at Lowe's at I-240 and Santa Fe in the NW corner of the parking lot.This is a medium to fast pace 16-19 mph avg for 29 to 33 miles. This is a NO DROP ride. CONTACT: Ted Burns 688-2232
   CONTACTS: Ted Burns 688-2232

Tuesday/Thursday Tinker Cycling Club Ride  4:45 pm (Feb-Nov)
Meet at Lake Draper Marina (west side of lake at SE 104th). 17-19 mph for 25-40 miles.
    CONTACT: Joe Thomason  joe.r.thomason@gmail.com

TUESDAY SHAWNEE RIDE  6:00 pm year round
Meet at the Bicycle Shoppe at 701 N. Beard in Shawnee. Lights required in winter. Various distances for all levels of riders.
    CONTACT: Barbara or Larry Smith  405-275-4980

TUESDAY BICYCLE LEAGUE OF NORMAN RIDE 6:00 pm  (April to Oct)
Meet at NE corner of Brookhaven Village, SW of West 36th and Robinson in Norman,.
Three groups: Fast (20+ mph) for 30+ miles, Intermediate (15-18) for 25 miles, Wild Flowers (under 14 mph NO DROP) for 8-15 miles.
   CONTACT:  Paul Davidson  872-0711

THURSDAY BICYCLE LEAGUE OF NORMAN RIDE  6:00 pm (Apr to Oct)
Meets at SE corner of Reeves Park in Norman, NE corner of Jenkins and Constitution. Ride distances and speeds are same at Tuesday night ride.
   CONTACT:  Paul Davidson  872-0711