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April 3 NWA RR Today started with a bad omen...two deer ran across the road and one of them did real damage to our car. I should have known it was going to be a long day! I started the day feeling great but my head wasn't in the game. I was nervous! This was my first race since my crash in Austin and I just kept thinking what if someone takes me out again! This is the wrong way to start a

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It was a long drive to camp but totally worth it! We got settled in the cabin and got dressed for a short day on the bike. We went for about 30 miles just to spin our legs out. When we got back we had to get dinner prepared. I worked with Josh Brazeal grilling the chicken. Dinner that night were these amazing chicken sandwiches. Then, I turned in early to be ready for Saturday's long ride. Last

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This past weekend was the start of my second season with Transitions LifeCare Cycling Team and my 2016 racing season. I went to Austin to race Bat City Apache Pass and Pace Bend. These are both road races. I went down early to ride the course so I was prepared for the "Texas Cobbles". I was excited when race day was finally here! On the first lap, I was sitting in a great position when I hit

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Salty/Tall is the start of the Oklahoma racing season near Tulsa, OK.  Salt Creek is a criterium, it is a hilly course. It was really windy and hard. I was disappointed with my results in the criterium. I will contiue working to get more comfortable with this type of racing. Salt Creek Criterium   The good news is it didn't rain on Sunday at the road race this year but it was

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Registration is open for the Luke's 5-Line Gran Fondo!   September 20-22, 2013     Registration for the second annual Luke's 5-Line is open! This was so awesome last year we've decided to make it an annual event. I'm excited to see what we can do when we all come together and ride to help others. Luke's 5-Line Gran Fondo will benefit two amazing

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Changes for 2013...my mom has been helping me with my blog in the past. But, this year...it's all me! Well, she'll probably help with typing she's faster than me! Thanks for everything mom! I'm on a new cycling team. It's called DNA Racing. Their website will be updated soon. I think they will really help me get stronger and be a better racer. There are great guys on this team. They

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October has been an exciting and interesting month. First, let’s talk about the obvious thing so you understand my feelings about the news that has been on every news channel around the world...LANCE ARMSTRONG! I have my personal feelings about Lance and you may or may not share the same feelings but those feelings. The news was about him as a cyclist and the choices he may have made or did

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If you are planning to come the Luke's 5-Line it's NOT too late! We will have ON-SITE REGISTRATION! The only thing you have to do is email us, lukes5line@cox.net, to say your coming so we plan enough food to feed ya and get you covered by ICEdot.org/events! More information http://lukes5line.com! BLACK MESA OR BUST!!!!  

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  The last time I updated you I had raced at the OK State Criterium Championships and Hotter’N Hell road race. Well, this past weekend I raced in the OK State Time Trial Championship. I was going into this race a bit under the weather. My mom took me to the doctor on Friday and we found out I had strep throat. I was totally bummed because the race was on Sunday and I was afraid either my

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I am excited to tell you all the things that have been going on! First, let’s talk about Lance Armstrong and my stand!   YES...I SUPPORT LIVESTRONG! YES...I SUPPORT LANCE ARMSTRONG! YES...LANCE WILL ALWAYS BE MY HERO FOR MORE THAN HIS ACHIEVEMENTS ON A BIKE. HE'S HELPED MILLIONS OF PEOPLE FACING CANCER. DON'T BE A HATER UNTIL YOU'VE WALKED IN HIS SHOES AND DONE WHAT HE'S DONE

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Due to some unforeseen circumstances we have had to change the date of the Luke's 5-Line Bicycle Ride! Please note the new dates are 5-7 October, 2012. We have also added a choice of distances, including a Family Fun Ride for $20. And, a new campsite (complimentary bunks provided for all riders at Camp Billy Joe). Please visit our new website for all the details and links to

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Please check out our new website for the Luke's 5-Line for the most up-to-date ride information!! You'll find: What's Included, Routes, Photos, etc. www.lukes5line.com

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Want to do the Luke's 5-Line Ride but only have $50? Trying to think of a way to come up with the funds so you can participate?? SUGGESTIONS below: Host a charity garage sale...get rid of your stuff and earn enough to come ride with us! (We just made over $600 at ours) Your house or garage will be cleaner! WIN-WIN Ask 8 of your friends to sponsor you at $25 each. Don't have 8 friends

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UPDATE (8/1/12) date change below Please check out our new website for the Luke's 5-Line to get the most up-to-date ride information!! You'll find: What's Included, Routes, Photos, etc. www.lukes5line.com First, I'd like to welcome our newest sponsors CHAMOIS BUTT'R and Al's Bicycles of Edmond! Thank you all very much for your support! You can check out Chamois

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I hear my parents say all the time “where has the time gone?”. I am kind of thinking the same thing. WOW! It really isn’t too long now till so many things happen!! I thought I would send you an update on how things are going! FACTS: My fundraising goal is $20,000 I have raised $4,246 to date 8 weeks till the Luke’s 5-Line Ride11 weeks till I need to turn in my fundraising money 14

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We are stoked to make this announcement!!! Dear Luke's 5-Line Riders, Your safety is extremely important to us. In an effort to protect our athletes we are happy to inform you Luke’s 5-Line Double Ride is officially registered with ICE.events. ICE.events (In Case of Emergency) is a system connecting your bib number to your identification, medical information and emergency contacts. You

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YOU CAN WIN IT!!!! YES...YOU...CAN!!! All you need to do is purchase a raffle ticket and it could be yours!!! Tickets go on sale 30 May, 2012! Cost:  $5 per ticket Bike: Trek LIVESTRONG FX (click here for more details)          Provided by Lee's Bicycles of Tulsa Chances: Well...depends on how many tickets you buy! How to purchase:

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UPDATE (8/1/12) Please check out our new website for the Luke's 5-Line to get the most up-to-date ride information!! You'll find: What's Included, Routes, Photos, etc. www.lukes5line.com It's the ride of a lifetime 5-7 October 2012! Black Mesa, Oklahoma Special Thanks to our Sponsors:     

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This is our official logo for the Luke's 5-Line Double Ride! We are so excited that Aaron Whisner (artist) created this great logo! We are super pumped that Dwelling Spaces in Tulsa, OK will carry our merchandise. This is so cool because they are also going to sell our merchandise during Tulsa Tough! A portion of the sales will benefit LIVESTRONG. We are also pleased to announce our

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I haven't been able to write about this because I have been so blown away I couldn't find the words to express how I felt and still feel! My mom and I were on our way to do a training ride. We didn't make any stops except at stop lights and at a railroad crossing. We were just a few miles from our location when my mom looked in the rear view mirror and saw my bike was GONE! I totally freaked

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UPDATE (8/1/12) Please check out our new website for the Luke's 5-Line to get the most up-to-date ride information!! You'll find: What's Included, Routes, Photos, etc. www.lukes5line.com It's the ride of a lifetime 5-7 October 2012! Black Mesa, Oklahoma Calling all cyclists - from Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Colorado:   Here's the plan: 100

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Follow on Twitter: @lukethebikeman or  @lukes5line DETAILS ARE COMING SOON!

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Last week was the best and worst week in a long time! I was preparing for my first Race of Truth and two days before the race my bike was stolen!!!!! I'm not ashamed to say, I cried like a baby for my baby...MY BIKE!!! This felt like the worst thing since losing my Poppy! I had nightmares that night...a pit in my stomach for days! But...race day was still coming and I needed to be focused! 

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Well, the 2012 racing season is underway in Oklahoma. It always starts with the Salty Creek Criterium/Tall Chief Cove Road Race. I had signed up to race in the Jr. category for both days but when I got there, on Saturday, they informed me that the Jr. road race had been cancelled for Sunday due to bad weather being forcast. I was really disappointed. So, my coach Mark Teruki suggested

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H.E.L.P.Hope. Empower. Love. Provide. I have started my 2012 fundraising efforts to STOP cancer! Last year inspired me to do even more after being with 1000’s of survivors, cancer fighters and meeting my hero Lance Armstrong. I know one person can make a difference for millions. I’m a 14-year-old cyclist, I want to H.E.L.P. STOP cancer and make a difference in the lives of MILLIONS.  Can

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