OBS Weekly Rides

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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.

Saturday Rides

PRE-DONUT RIDE   7:15 AM Year-Round  
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 – A to D
    LEADER: Larry Willrath  354-9380

DONUT RIDE   9:04 AM Year-round 
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 – A
    LEADER:  Fred Kamp  942-1108   Substitute Leader: Larry Willrath  354-9380

MOORE/NORMAN BREAKFAST RIDE  8:00 AM Daylight Saving Time only.
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
Southside Rides Website

RIDE LEADER:
	John Traynor	535-2823	jtraynor56_bike@yahoo.com

FRANCIS TUTTLE VO-TECH RIDE   8:00 AM Apr 15-Oct 15, 9:00 AM in remaining months
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 – D

RIDE COORDINATORS:
	Mike Bourland	943-5643	mikebyk-bike@aol.com
	Gary Blehm	721-6409	gary_blehm@yahoo.com

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	Barry Acker	912-5429	bearachanseo-bike@yahoo.com	Rating: 3 – B
	2nd week	John Wente	354-2301	jwente49-bike@cox.net	Rating: 1 – B
	3rd week	Jim Allshouse	721-8317	jim0740-bike@cox.net	Rating: 2 – B
	4th week	John Wente	354-2301	jwente49-bike@cox.net	Rating: 3-4  – B
	5th week	John Wente	354-2301	jwente49-bike@cox.net

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Weekday Rides

OVERHOLSER EVENING RIDE   6:00 PM Wednesday Apr-Oct (DST)
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 – E	open
Chasers - 22-35 mi. Rating: 3 to 4 – D	open
No-Drop Pacers - 18-26 mi. Rating: 2 to 3 – C	Lynn Key	722-2617	lynnkey-bike@yahoo.com
Socialites - 18-26 mi. Rating: 2 to 3 – B	John Wente	354-2301	jwente49-bike@cox.net
Casual - 10-15 mi. Rating: 1 to 2 – A	Bob Noll	354-0782	firebike45-bike@sbcglobal.net

OVERHOLSER WINTER RIDE  6:00 PM Wednesday Nov-Mar (Standard Time)
This is more or less a continuation of the summer ride except that there is only one group and we just ride around the lake area.  Headlights and taillights are required for this ride.
    LEADER:  John Wente  354-2301  jwente49-bike@cox.net  Rating: 1 – B

 METRO-TECH SOUTH RIDE (currently inactive) 6:15 PM Tuesday Apr-Oct (DST)
Another chance for an evening during DST months. Distance will be about 21-28 miles. Come out and enjoy.
    LEADER:  Wilton Berry  321-6946  Rating: 2 – B to C

WEEKDAY LEISURE RIDE  9:00 AM Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri (Year Round)
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 – A to B

MONDAY/WEDNESDAY SOUTHSIDE RIDE 6:00 PM Daylight Saving Time only
Meets at Lake Draper Marina. Two Groups 12-14 miles and 16-25 miles. No Drop.
Rating: 1 to 2 - A to B 

RIDE LEADERS:
	Barry Acker	361-1185	bearachanseo-bike@yahoo.com
	John Traynor	519-5873	jtraynor56_blehm@yahoo.com

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Other Local Rides

SATURDAY BREAKFAST RIDE  7:30 am
Meet at the Bicycle Store Too at SW 59th & Western. 25 to 50 miles; distance and destination determined by group.
   CONTACT: Steve Schlegel 634-8080

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 405-2832-8524

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

Tuesday/Thursday Southside Evening Ride  5:30 pm (Apr to Oct)
Meet at the Bicycle Store Too at SW 59th & Western. Two groups: Medium to fast pace 16-18 mph for 29-33 miles. Slower ride 14-16 mph for 20-33 miles. Slower ride is NO DROP social ride.
   CONTACTS: Steve Schlegel 634-8080, 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