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Oklahoma Ranked 35th By LAB
Written by Press Release   
Wednesday, 23 May 2012

In honor of National Bike month, the League of American Bicyclists has released its latest Bicycle Friendly States Ranking. In the fifth annual assessment, Oklahoma achieved a 35th place ranking nationally.

Four years ago Oklahoma was ranked 48th in bicycle friendliness. Oklahoma’s bicyclists, along with state agencies and other groups set the goal of improving Oklahoma’s ranking. “In 2011 we ranked 43th,” said Oklahoma Bike Summit Chairman Kevin Mussett, Stillwater. “Jumping 8 places to 35th in one year is the result of a lot of hard work by bicyclists, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, and the Legislature, all working together,” Mussett said.

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2012 Bicycling & Walking Report
Written by Mike Flenniken   
Tuesday, 06 March 2012

The new Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2012 Benchmarking Report is available for free download from the Alliance for Biking & Walking at:

http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/index.php/site/memberservices/2012_benchmarking_report/

 

This 242-page report is full of data on biking and walking in the 50 states and 51 largest U.S. cities and is very interesting, educational, and a valuable tool for advocacy.

 
Town of Jones Votes Unanimously to Support First-Ever OBC Hogback Attack Bike Ride
Written by Mike Flenniken   
Tuesday, 17 January 2012

OBC is partnering with the town of Jones, in eastern Oklahoma county to put on the First-Ever Hogback Attack Bike Ride in October, 2012. Jones Mayor, Ray Poland, offered to act as liaison between OBC and surrounding jurisdictions and the Jones Board of Trustees passed, by unanimous vote, a resolution to support the event in any way they could.

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First-Ever Oklahoma Bike Summit Fills to Capacity!
Written by Mike Flenniken   
Wednesday, 21 December 2011

If you missed the first ever Oklahoma Bike Summit presented by the Oklahoma Bicycling Coalition (OBC) Friday and Saturday, November 4th and 5th at the Chesapeake Boathouse in Oklahoma City, you missed Oklahoma cycling history in the making!

 

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OBC Board of Directors Appoints Fred Holland Interim Board Member
Written by Mike Flenniken   
Thursday, 08 December 2011

Please join me in welcoming Fred Holland to the OBC Board of Directors. Fred will be serving as an Interim Board Member, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Kevin Mussett.

 

Fred lives in Oklahoma City, has been an avid cyclist for more than 25 years, and has a passion for mentoring new riders.

 

OBC is growing – We have a lot to do – And we appreciate Fred’s volunteering to serve.

 
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