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Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
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

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AustinSkater Posts: 465	Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6 Reply #1 - Jan 19^th, 2010, 6:06am Sounds like fun, but I'll be heading out to Oceanside that weekend, as will a few others.
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6 Reply #2 - 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...
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Killer Bee Five Star Member CA2.0 proto type Posts: 1308	Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6 Reply #3 - Jan 19^th, 2010, 10:50pm Quote from 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. What Bryan said.
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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6 Reply #4 - 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.
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Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Reply #5 - Mar 25^th, 2010, 9:13pm

Quote from 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

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

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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6 Reply #6 - Mar 25^th, 2010, 10:54pm I can carry the baron no problem on the rack, also.
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Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Reply #7 - 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... Shocked

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.

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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6 Reply #8 - 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.
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Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Reply #9 - 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.

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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6 Reply #10 - May 3^rd, 2010, 1:10pm I'm in for this one.... got the go-ahead from spouse and work... When do we leave??? 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?
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Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Reply #11 - 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!!!!

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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6 Reply #12 - May 6^th, 2010, 4:32pm Greg, have you looked into accomodations yet? I'd like to ride up with you.
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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6 Reply #13 - 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?
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6 Reply #14 - May 19^th, 2010, 2:36pm So, is this just Greg, me, and Mark?
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Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6
Reply #15 - May 19^th, 2010, 10:45pm

Quote from 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?

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...

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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6 Reply #16 - 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.
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6 Reply #17 - 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...
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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6 Reply #18 - Jun 1^st, 2010, 8:43pm S'okay, Paul. I've decided not to go myself.
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mleuck Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1105	Re: Boy's Road Trip - Tulsa Tough Jun 4,5,6 Reply #19 - Jun 1^st, 2010, 9:47pm Quote from aikigreg on Jun 1^st, 2010, 8:43pm: S'okay, Paul. I've decided not to go myself. Well heck guys guess I'll have to do it solo
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