We've been working hard on researching out-of-the-way destinations, writing scripts and creating storyboards for upcoming episodes of Two Wheel Oklahoma. Then, in between all that, we're still soliciting sponsors to underwrite the production costs for a full season.But all that hard work goes on behind the scenes, unnoticed by the general populace. I know many of you would love to see some finished product!
So here's a little teaser for everyone out there who's taken an interest in our little travel show project. It's just a few minutes taken from our first episode, shot last January along State Highway 20 and Claremore. Consider it a thank you for your continued interest and support.
We hope you enjoy it.
Watch the Trailer
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Published by Rex Brown
on Monday, June 22, 2009 at
6:09 AM. 
The 18th annual Ride To Work Day will be held Monday, June 15.
Ride to Work is a a non-profit organization advocating and supporting the use of motorcycles and scooters for transportation, and providing information about everyday riding to the public.
Ride to Work Day helps demonstrate how these vehicles make parking easier and help traffic flow better. Studies have shown that across equal distances, commuting motorcyclists reach their destinations in less time than those using automobiles, that motorcycles and scooters consume less resources per mile than automobiles, and that they take up less space on roads. Motorcycle and scooter riders seek improved employer recognition and support for this form of transportation, and more public and government awareness of the positive value of riding.
A weaker economy is causing many commuters to turn to motorcycles and scooters to save money on transportation. These new everyday riders are finding cycles and scooters to be an economical, efficient and enjoyable way to get to work and around town. Because of the world-wide depression, this year is expected to be the largest Ride to Work Day demonstration ever, according to Ride to Work.
According to the United States Census Bureau and the Department of Transportation, over eighty million cars and light trucks are used for daily commuting on American roads, and about 200,000 motorcycles and scooters are a regular part of this mix. On Ride To Work Day, the practical side of riding becomes more visible as a larger number of America's 8,000,000 cycles are ridden to work.
Ride to Work is a a non-profit organization advocating and supporting the use of motorcycles and scooters for transportation, and providing information about everyday riding to the public.Ride to Work Day helps demonstrate how these vehicles make parking easier and help traffic flow better. Studies have shown that across equal distances, commuting motorcyclists reach their destinations in less time than those using automobiles, that motorcycles and scooters consume less resources per mile than automobiles, and that they take up less space on roads. Motorcycle and scooter riders seek improved employer recognition and support for this form of transportation, and more public and government awareness of the positive value of riding.
A weaker economy is causing many commuters to turn to motorcycles and scooters to save money on transportation. These new everyday riders are finding cycles and scooters to be an economical, efficient and enjoyable way to get to work and around town. Because of the world-wide depression, this year is expected to be the largest Ride to Work Day demonstration ever, according to Ride to Work.
According to the United States Census Bureau and the Department of Transportation, over eighty million cars and light trucks are used for daily commuting on American roads, and about 200,000 motorcycles and scooters are a regular part of this mix. On Ride To Work Day, the practical side of riding becomes more visible as a larger number of America's 8,000,000 cycles are ridden to work.
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Published by Rex Brown
on Friday, May 29, 2009 at
7:21 PM.
..and all over Oklahoma!
'Tis the season for bike nights- and the schedule is really heating up! Scroll down for a list of Oklahoma Bike Nights listed by city.
Two Wheel Oklahoma will be showing up at some of the local bike nights, shooting some video and handing out some cool swag!
We will be working with Cycle Gear and Roadhouse Motorsports, showing up at a couple different spots in Tulsa. And thanks to the Roadhouse Motorsports Girls who helped us toss out goodies to the crowd at Twin Peaks last night!
Watch for us out at Twin Peaks restaurant on Thursdays, a show that typically draws over 150 bikes every week. It's a pretty cool bike night because you see all sorts of rides- cruisers, sportbikes, even a few scooters.
On Mondays we'll head up 71st Street to Freddie's. It's quickly growing into a large event. Perfect way to kick off your week!
Below we've listed all the bike nights we could find info on. If you know about another one we invite you to post a comment and let everybody know about it. You just might see us there!
Oklahoma Bike Nights
Tulsa
Mondays-
Freddie's Frozen Custard, 71st near Mingo
Wednesdays-
Schlotzsky's, 101st & Memorial
Joe's Crab Shack, 61st & Memorial
Thursdays-
Twin Peaks, Memorial at 71st
Hooters, 61st and Memorial
Oklahoma City
Mondays-
Joe's Crab Shack, NW Expressway
Tuesdays-
Sliders
Kona Ranch Steak House
Hooters Northwest
Wednesdays-
Spinozi's
Wormy Dog Saloon
Charley's Last Stand
Thursdays-
Hooters South
Cross-Eyed Moose
Norman
Tuesdays-
Santa Fe Cattle Company, I-35
Lawton
Tuesdays-
Chele's Club, 609 S. Sheridan
Guthrie
Thursdays-
Rockway Bar
Chickasha
Tuesdays-
Eduardo's
Did we miss one?
Let us know!
'Tis the season for bike nights- and the schedule is really heating up! Scroll down for a list of Oklahoma Bike Nights listed by city.Two Wheel Oklahoma will be showing up at some of the local bike nights, shooting some video and handing out some cool swag!
We will be working with Cycle Gear and Roadhouse Motorsports, showing up at a couple different spots in Tulsa. And thanks to the Roadhouse Motorsports Girls who helped us toss out goodies to the crowd at Twin Peaks last night!
Watch for us out at Twin Peaks restaurant on Thursdays, a show that typically draws over 150 bikes every week. It's a pretty cool bike night because you see all sorts of rides- cruisers, sportbikes, even a few scooters.On Mondays we'll head up 71st Street to Freddie's. It's quickly growing into a large event. Perfect way to kick off your week!
Below we've listed all the bike nights we could find info on. If you know about another one we invite you to post a comment and let everybody know about it. You just might see us there!
Oklahoma Bike NightsTulsa
Mondays-
Freddie's Frozen Custard, 71st near Mingo
Wednesdays-
Schlotzsky's, 101st & Memorial
Joe's Crab Shack, 61st & Memorial
Thursdays-
Twin Peaks, Memorial at 71st
Hooters, 61st and Memorial
Oklahoma City
Mondays-
Joe's Crab Shack, NW Expressway
Tuesdays-
Sliders
Kona Ranch Steak House
Hooters Northwest
Wednesdays-
Spinozi's
Wormy Dog Saloon
Charley's Last Stand
Thursdays-
Hooters South
Cross-Eyed Moose
Norman
Tuesdays-
Santa Fe Cattle Company, I-35
Lawton
Tuesdays-
Chele's Club, 609 S. Sheridan
Guthrie
Thursdays-
Rockway Bar
Chickasha
Tuesdays-
Eduardo's
Did we miss one?
Let us know!
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Published by B Mathison
on Friday, May 22, 2009 at
11:42 AM.
The third annual Precious Moments Tour stormed ashore at Osage Beach, Missouri on May 15-17, 2009. Once again our headquarters was the Tan Tar A Resort and we visited the Cave Restaurant (coming soon) outside Richland and enjoyed lunch at Gary's Place in Lebanon.
We've posted a few photos online...
Big thanks to all the great folks who helped sponsor the 2009 event. Our gracious sponsors provided some great door prizes and valuable gift certificates!
BMW of Oklahoma
New Enough
Action Powersports
K&N Yamaha
Arrrg t-shirts
Cycle Gadgets
Places 2 Ride
Victory Leather
Empire Motorcycle Covers
Fox Creek Leather
We've posted a few photos online...
Big thanks to all the great folks who helped sponsor the 2009 event. Our gracious sponsors provided some great door prizes and valuable gift certificates!BMW of Oklahoma
New Enough
Action Powersports
K&N Yamaha
Arrrg t-shirts
Cycle Gadgets
Places 2 Ride
Victory Leather
Empire Motorcycle Covers
Fox Creek Leather
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Published by B Mathison
on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at
1:47 PM.
After receiving a couple communication devices that we could use from bike to bike, I thought we were doing great. They worked great, came through crystal clear and really made our job easier while filming. We even did a review on the Cardo Scala Rider Q2 here. What could possibly go wrong?!?
I found out exactly what could go wrong a few weeks ago while out road testing a bike on some country roads. Coming around a left hand corner at approx. 30mph, I lost the rear end, falling on my left side. First assessment: things hurt, I couldn't stand up, let alone walk and had the wind knocked out of me. Shouldn't be that big of a deal. In my 40+ years of riding experience, I have had my share of exciting get-offs, breaking a few bones along the way. To be honest, at that point, I was more worried about the bike than myself. I always wear the correct gear and this time was no different.
After getting checked out, I later discovered that I had shattered my left collarbone into many, many pieces, cracked a left shoulder blade, cracked my left hip/pelvis and broke a bone in my right hand. Hmmm... It seems that I can slide down the track at 100mph, but was not very good at this "falling over going slow" maneuver.
The collarbone is the reason I am writing this today. I always go back and figure out exactly what I did wrong to cause the crash and also how I broke my own body parts. I kept coming back to my collarbone and wondering how I could have broken it so badly just tipping over at that speed. I have broken collarbones before a few times, but I was only still moving at about 20mph by the time I hit the ground this time. Oh well, I just chalked it up to putting on a few more years.
That was until I was swapping out my communicator from my old helmet to the new one. As I looked down at the old one sitting at my feet, it hit me. It was the communicator that was hanging down below the helmet on the left side, almost a full inch and just happened to line up with my collarbone! Damn.
The helmet was relieved upwards on the side (possibly for that very reason) but I had attached this device in the exact spot that would contact my collarbone if I tilted my head far enough to the left side. I should have noticed it when I attached it to my helmet, but it never crossed my mind.
I have moved the mount on my new helmet up to the side and used Velcro to attach it instead of the brackets supplied with the Cardo kit. Besides moving it up, out of harms way, I'm hoping that the Velcro will let go in case of an emergency.
I take my gear seriously and would never ride without it. I know it won't save me from everything, but it sure increases my odds and I like that. This time I learned that I made the mistake of second guessing the design of a great helmet (Shark RSI) and I paid the price.
Good news is, I learned something.
And I heal quickly.
I found out exactly what could go wrong a few weeks ago while out road testing a bike on some country roads. Coming around a left hand corner at approx. 30mph, I lost the rear end, falling on my left side. First assessment: things hurt, I couldn't stand up, let alone walk and had the wind knocked out of me. Shouldn't be that big of a deal. In my 40+ years of riding experience, I have had my share of exciting get-offs, breaking a few bones along the way. To be honest, at that point, I was more worried about the bike than myself. I always wear the correct gear and this time was no different.
After getting checked out, I later discovered that I had shattered my left collarbone into many, many pieces, cracked a left shoulder blade, cracked my left hip/pelvis and broke a bone in my right hand. Hmmm... It seems that I can slide down the track at 100mph, but was not very good at this "falling over going slow" maneuver.
The collarbone is the reason I am writing this today. I always go back and figure out exactly what I did wrong to cause the crash and also how I broke my own body parts. I kept coming back to my collarbone and wondering how I could have broken it so badly just tipping over at that speed. I have broken collarbones before a few times, but I was only still moving at about 20mph by the time I hit the ground this time. Oh well, I just chalked it up to putting on a few more years.
That was until I was swapping out my communicator from my old helmet to the new one. As I looked down at the old one sitting at my feet, it hit me. It was the communicator that was hanging down below the helmet on the left side, almost a full inch and just happened to line up with my collarbone! Damn.
The helmet was relieved upwards on the side (possibly for that very reason) but I had attached this device in the exact spot that would contact my collarbone if I tilted my head far enough to the left side. I should have noticed it when I attached it to my helmet, but it never crossed my mind.
I have moved the mount on my new helmet up to the side and used Velcro to attach it instead of the brackets supplied with the Cardo kit. Besides moving it up, out of harms way, I'm hoping that the Velcro will let go in case of an emergency.I take my gear seriously and would never ride without it. I know it won't save me from everything, but it sure increases my odds and I like that. This time I learned that I made the mistake of second guessing the design of a great helmet (Shark RSI) and I paid the price.
Good news is, I learned something.
And I heal quickly.
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Published by B Mathison
on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at
2:57 PM.
Oklahoma lawmakers are proposing a resolution this week to help reign in a new law limiting lead in childrens products.
Last year reaction to Chinese toys containing lead resulted in the passage of a Federal regulation named the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. The gist of the law is to regulate the lead content of products intended for children under age 12. But the regulation has been applied to a wide array of products- including motorized vehicles.
Since February 10th, the date the regulation went into effect, the 50cc motorcycle and ATV business has essentially come to a standstill. We visited with one local dealer in Tulsa to find out how this regulation is affecting businesses in Oklahoma.
Last year reaction to Chinese toys containing lead resulted in the passage of a Federal regulation named the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. The gist of the law is to regulate the lead content of products intended for children under age 12. But the regulation has been applied to a wide array of products- including motorized vehicles.
Since February 10th, the date the regulation went into effect, the 50cc motorcycle and ATV business has essentially come to a standstill. We visited with one local dealer in Tulsa to find out how this regulation is affecting businesses in Oklahoma.
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Published by Rex Brown
on Monday, March 23, 2009 at
7:31 AM.
It all started with a side-trip.
The event is a chance for motorcycle riders to shake off their cabin fever and ride the endless twisties around Lake of the Ozarks and central Missouri. Headquarters will be the Tan-Tar-A resort complex in Osage Beach, Missouri, with a nearby State Park for camping accommodations. Resort accommodations may not be the typical place to hold a motorcycle rally, but last year we, along with many other motorcyclists discovered the Tan-Tar-A Resort was a great place to hang our hats between blasts down the two-lanes.
The best part is food, drinks and a pool are all within walking distance. Instead of riding into more populated parts we found the convenience of walking downstairs for libation was not only convenient, but safer too. Advance registration by April 30th is only $15, or $20 on-site, and includes an event T-shirt.
This event will be a casual gathering. Riders can follow suggested routes, ride with groups or explore on their own. Each evening we'll gather back at Tan-Tar-A for dinner, drinks and bench racing. On Saturday we'll give away door prizes and award the "winner" the coveted title of Most Precious Moment.
Register Now
Options? We've got options.
There are plenty of optional accommodations near the resort. And for the rough and rugged set there's Lake of the Ozarks State Park just across the highway.
Nearby Hotels
During a Spring motorcycle trip to Lake of the Ozarks we made an innocent pit stop in Carthage, Missouri. Pretty soon we found ourselves strolling the grounds of the Precious Moments Park.The third annual Precious Moments Tour will storm ashore at Osage Beach on May 15-17, 2009. All bikes are welcome, but be prepared for some great curves and scenery!
We were so moved by the disturbing cuteness we decided to make it an annual event!
The event is a chance for motorcycle riders to shake off their cabin fever and ride the endless twisties around Lake of the Ozarks and central Missouri. Headquarters will be the Tan-Tar-A resort complex in Osage Beach, Missouri, with a nearby State Park for camping accommodations. Resort accommodations may not be the typical place to hold a motorcycle rally, but last year we, along with many other motorcyclists discovered the Tan-Tar-A Resort was a great place to hang our hats between blasts down the two-lanes.
The best part is food, drinks and a pool are all within walking distance. Instead of riding into more populated parts we found the convenience of walking downstairs for libation was not only convenient, but safer too. Advance registration by April 30th is only $15, or $20 on-site, and includes an event T-shirt.
This event will be a casual gathering. Riders can follow suggested routes, ride with groups or explore on their own. Each evening we'll gather back at Tan-Tar-A for dinner, drinks and bench racing. On Saturday we'll give away door prizes and award the "winner" the coveted title of Most Precious Moment.
Register Now
Options? We've got options.
There are plenty of optional accommodations near the resort. And for the rough and rugged set there's Lake of the Ozarks State Park just across the highway.
Nearby Hotels
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Published by B Mathison
on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at
9:27 PM.
