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Message started by aikigreg on Jan 18^th, 2010, 10:19pm

Title: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by aikigreg on Jan 18^th, 2010, 10:19pm

Guys, we didn't have a road trip this summer, in spite of having so much blasted fun tripping up to the RANS factory last year.

Well, I say we hit Tulsa Tough this year. They turn the whole city of tulsa into a cycling hotbed with crit racing, a festival, and the famous tulsa tough ride, in which you get a special jersey if you finish both centuries in under 5 hours apiece.

And weird as it sounds, Tulsa is an AWESOME city. The ride and route is spectacular, nestled in the foothills of the ozarks.

Whatdya think?

http://www.tulsatough.com/site/tulsatough/section/17

Title: Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by AustinSkater on Jan 19^th, 2010, 6:06am

Sounds like fun, but I'll be heading out to Oceanside that weekend, as will a few others.

Title: Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Jan 19^th, 2010, 3:59pm

Sounds promising!!! Don't think I can do two centuries under 5 on the SXP, but count me in for now...

Title: Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by Killer Bee on Jan 19^th, 2010, 10:50pm

AustinSkater wrote:

Sounds like fun, but I'll be heading out to Oceanside that weekend, as will a few others.

What Bryan said.

Title: Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by aikigreg on Mar 24^th, 2010, 12:07am

Wanted to bring this back to the front. AWESOME ride and scenery, fantastic bike friendly town, and lots of events. Tulsa even has a bar downtown dedicated to and run by cyclists: The SoundPony:
http://thesoundpony.com/

I should be able to carry two bikes besides my own, so a carpool is possible.

Title: Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by mleuck on Mar 25^th, 2010, 9:13pm

aikigreg wrote:

I'd be interested, the only thing going on around here then is the Mesquite ride which I've done 3 times already.

Title: Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by aikigreg on Mar 25^th, 2010, 10:54pm

I can carry the baron no problem on the rack, also.

Title: Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 18^th, 2010, 7:34am

From the section on the website that talks about the two days of centuries under five hours each: I was tempted, till I saw this... :o

We admire your curiosity and have two days of centuries with over 5,000 feet of climbing each day. Yes, all in and around Tulsa, Oklahoma. So bring your curiosity and go fo it. If you can pull it off, we'll give you a jersey to prove it. Trust us, they're not easy to get.

Title: Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by aikigreg on Apr 18^th, 2010, 10:53am

You can do the centuries without going for the jerssey. The ride goes in and out of the foothills of the Ozarks, so it's beautiful. There are definitely some wicked hills though.

Title: Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by robert.j on Apr 27^th, 2010, 8:54pm

I lived in Tulsa for about 8 months before coming to FW. I left my recumbent in Midland and rode my upright around Tulsa. There are some incredibly hilly routes there I wouldn't even think about doing on a bent. There are also lots of serious upright riders, and quite a few bents, but no one I knew in some of you guys class. You'll be glad you went, it's an awesome biking locale.

Title: Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on May 3^rd, 2010, 1:10pm

I'm in for this one.... got the go-ahead from spouse and work... When do we leave??? [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

I'm not going to attempt the "Deuce" for the jersey, but will plan to ride both century days. Anybody want to ride along, rando-style?

Title: Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on May 3^rd, 2010, 2:57pm

I emailed about day-of registration, and got this:

Hi Paul,

We'll have on-site registration for the rides on Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning. Cost will be $40.00 each day or $70.00 for both days. Register now through Thursday June 3 online for $30.00 each day or $50.00 for both.

Thanks!

Jim Beach, Rides Director

This is good, it gives us until literally the day before to check the weather forecast before paying the registration fee at the $50 level!!!!

Title: Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on May 6^th, 2010, 4:32pm

Greg, have you looked into accomodations yet? I'd like to ride up with you.

Title: Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by aikigreg on May 6^th, 2010, 4:59pm

I haven't yet. The hotel listed on the website was pricey but nice. I'll look into some options this weekend. Mark, are you still in?

Title: Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on May 19^th, 2010, 2:36pm

So, is this just Greg, me, and Mark?

Title: Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by mleuck on May 19^th, 2010, 10:45pm

aikigreg wrote:

I haven't yet. The hotel listed on the website was pricey but nice. I'll look into some options this weekend. Mark, are you still in?

Yea unless it rains. I plan on driving up Friday night although that's not set in stone.

PS: Never do listed hotels, every place has a cheap motel somewhere close with a room that exits to the parking lot. Makes bringing in the bike easier.

PSS: I'm gunning for the jersey and you know what that means...:)

Title: Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by aikigreg on May 19^th, 2010, 11:03pm

We can carpool too if you like. I have the room. I'll be getting a hotel this week - I have a couple cheaper and better leads. I will also be gunning for the jersey.

Title: Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on May 30^th, 2010, 3:42pm

I'm going to have to pass on Tulsa, for various reasons including financial... Anybody wanna take my place in the carpool? The ride fee is still only $50 for the two centuries, up until the day of...

Title: Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by aikigreg on Jun 1^st, 2010, 8:43pm

S'okay, Paul. I've decided not to go myself.

Title: Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Post by mleuck on Jun 1^st, 2010, 9:47pm

aikigreg wrote:

S'okay, Paul. I've decided not to go myself.

Well heck guys guess I'll have to do it solo