In Other Words with Dave

Edmond’s 3rd annual Cycle 66 Ride is happening in early November. The event hosts a variety of bicycle rides on and around Route 66. There’s a 10-mile, 33-mile, and 66-mile ride – there’s even a 1-mile ride for kids. The spectator favorite of the day is the competitive closed-course race around Downtown Edmond. These races draw enthusiasts from all over the country. 

Alison and I – active adventure types that we are – recently purchased a pair of high-tech bicycles. Will this be our grand entry into the competitive world of two-wheel speedery? No, just a coincidence. We took advantage of an awesome clearance sale. 

Our new bicycles are “e-bikes,” the kind with electric motors that assist with pedaling – or what I used to judgmentally refer to as “cheater bikes.” But once I gave that electric power a try, my knees quickly became a convert and I became a believer. Hills are hard. 

Alison’s bike is a fashionable lime green color and my ride is finished in flat black – quite manly. We both have snappy new matching helmets. While I’ve been building my endurance, Alison is focusing her competitive energy on shopping… finding a stylish, yet functional handlebar basket to take our dachshund, Redford, along for the ride. He’s very athletic. And spoiled. 

On Sunday, November 5th, we’ll pedal over to downtown and find a good vantage point to watch the racers speed by. And if Redford, Alison, and I are up for it, we’ll use some of that pedal assistance and ride along on the 10-mile route. Leisurely like.