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2006 Schedule


Ssome events listed here may be based on events held in 2005.
Please verify the dates and specifics of each event with the event organizers.

Winter 2006
 
RDP January Century
Stillwater, Oklahoma

January 7, 2006 - 8:00am
8:00am start in Strickland Park

100 mile route
Free, no fee, no tee, no SAG,
Maps may or may not be provided.
There will be a lunch stop along the route.

 
 

Bill Burke Birthday (February) Century
Stillwater, Oklahoma
February 4, 2006 - 8:00am
8:00am start in Strickland Park

Free, no fee, no tee, no SAG,
Maps may or may not be provided.

 
 

Chili-Bike - Lake McMurtry Challenge
Mountian Bike Event - Lake McMurtry Trails
Road Bike Event - Redlands, SH-51, SH-86, Bronco Road Loop

February 19, 2006 - 9:00am
9:00am-3:00 PM - West Side Lake McMurtry Park
$20 Entry Fee

 
     
  March in Okarche Duathlon
Okarche, Oklahoma
5 Km Run / 30 Km Bike / 5 Km Run

3.1 mile Run / 18.6 mile Bike / 3.1 mile Run
Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 9:00am
Course Info: This is a looped run course through the town of Okarche.
The bike course is an out and back. Flat and fast course. Low traffic.
Almost like a closed course.

 
 
Spring 2006

 

24th Annual
Red Bud Classic
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
April 8, 2006 - 7:00am
Waterford Complex near 63rd and Pennsylvania
10-mile, 33-mile, 50-mile, and timed 100km routes
Starts at 7:00 a.m.
Food, music, and free massages at the finish line.

 


16th Annual
Flower Power
Muskogee, Oklahoma

April 15, 2006 - 8:00am
Honor Heights Park - Azalea Festival
68-mile and 100-mile routes start at 8:00 a.m.
10-mile, 15-mile, and 38-mile routes start at 10:00 a.m.

 
 

5th Annual
Kickyabutt - Tour of Talimena
Ouachita National Forest, Oklahoma

April 14, 15, 16, 2006
Scenic State Highway 1 on Winding Stair and Rich Mountains
Tent camping on Friday and Saturday Nights at Winding Stair Campground

  • Friday Morning: Cavanal Hill Climb from Poteau, OK (1,999 feet) World's tallest hill.
  • Friday Afternoon: Tammy Triple Challenge. Kiamichi Mt, Rich Mt, Winding Stair Mt. - 37 miles
  • Saturday: Talimena Scenic Drive, Talihina, Honobia, Octavia, Big Cedar Loop - 87 miles
  • Sunday: Ride to Queen Wilhelminaa State Park and Easter Lunch- 45 miles

 


6th Annual
Bison Bicycle Tour
Shawnee, Oklahoma

April 15, 2006
Oklahoma Baptist University, Noble Complex
7:30am Registration begins
9:00 a.m. Ride Start
10-mile and 25-mile tours
50-mile untimed event with age group awards
(<20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49. 50+)

Cost: $20, t-shirt for first 100 registrations
Contact: Jim Vernon (405)878-2317

This is a fund raiser for the Endowed Music
Scholarship at Oklahoma Baptist University. Music
students will provide homemade cookies, fruit, sports
drink and water at rest stops. The Bison Jazz
Orchestra will perform live at the finish.


 
  15th Annual
South Canadian Annual Tour
Newcastle, Oklahoma
May 6, 2006 - 7:30am

Newcastle High School
12-mile, 26-mile, 38-mile, and 62-mile routes through
Newcastle, Goldsby, Washington, Dibble, and Blanchard.
Registration at 6:00 a.m. - Start Time at 7:30 a.m.
$16 preregistered and $18 on the day of the ride.
Awards: Medals to all participants.
 

11th Annual
Valley Ralley
Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
May 6, 2006 - 9:00am

Rennie Memorial Gateway Park, Santa Fe Depot, Pauls Valley, OK.
28-mile, 45-mile, and 72-mileloops with rest stops and support until 2:00pm
$20 before April 30, $25 after. First 100 pre-registered riders will be guaranteed T-shirts.

  19th Annual
Tour de Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma

May 6, 2006 - 8:00am
Tulsa Bicycle Club’s 18th annual Tour de Tulsa bicycle ride will begin at Main and Brady in historic downtown Tulsa on the morning of June 4th. Cyclists can choose a 30, 50, 62, or 100 mile route that leaves at 8:00 a.m. or a 7 mile Family Fun Ride that begins at 9:00 a.m. Registered cyclists choosing to ride 30 miles or more will be greeted along the routes by top quality rest stops that include Jamba Juice smoothies, Subway sandwiches, Krispy Kreme donuts, fresh fruit, and plenty of water and Gatorade to keep you going. If you have questions please e-mail mchristian@tulsa-health.org.

 
 

Lazy E Duathlon
Near Guthrie, Oklahoma
2 mile Run / 10 mile Bike / 2 mile Run
/ 10 mile Bike / 2 mile Run
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Price Individual: $25. pre-registered - $30 day of race

 

 

National Ride to Work Week
May 17-21, 2006

National Ride to Work Day
Friday, May 21, 2006

 

 
 

17th Annual
Tour de Meers
Meers, Oklahoma
May 27, 2006 -9:00am
The Meers Store, Hwy 115 north of the Wichita Wildlife Refuge
10, 22, 30, 57, and 62-mile routes start at 9:00 a.m.
$20/$25 fee
First 300 receive a tee-shirt, water bottle, and goodies.
$4.00 Carb Up For The ride breakfast at the Meers Store: 7-9 am
$5.00 AAll You Can Eat spaghetti dinner following the ride.

Join RDPs camping at Camp Doris and the Mount Scott Climb on Sunday morning.

 

 
 

10th Annual
Durant Rotary Magnolia Bike Tour
Durant, Oklahoma

June 3, 2006 - 9:00am
Registration $20.00 ... 9:00 AM STARTING TIME
Parking and registration at Carl Albert Park intersection of Hwy 69/75&Washington Ave.
A scenic ride (12, 22, 40 or 60 mi.) through the rolling country-side of Southeastern Oklahoma benefiting the charities and projects of the Rotary Club of Durant.

90 mi. north of Dallas on Hwy US-75
15 mi. east of lodging and camping at Lake Texoma
60 mi. east of I-35 at Ardmore on Hwy US-70
70 mi. south of McAlester on Hwy US-69 / US-75
For more information; visit our website : www.duracom.net/biketour
or call John; 580/931-3400 or e-mail john.buchanan@era.com

 
 

13th Annual
Red River Roadkill Rally
Ardmore, Oklahoma

June 3, 2006 - 9:10am
Entry Fees (Before May 28): Adults $20.00, Tandems $25.00, Children under 12 = $5.00
Entry Fees (After May 28): Adults $25.00, Tandems $35.00, Children under 12 = $5.00

Bike Route: The ride begins at the Historic Santa Fe Depot (251 East Main) in Downtown Ardmore and includes the scenic tour of southern Oklahoma country side and Lake Murray. End your tour with complimentary food and drink at the fun filled finish line festivities.

Distances of 20, 40, and 60 miles.

Ride Freebies: Saturday, beginning at 7:00 am, before the ride, join us for a continental breakfast (juice, coffee, rolls, etc.) Available free to riders at the Roadkill cafe at the Santa Fe Depot. At the finish line Roadkill Cafe has free food and drinks for all riders. Entertainment provided. Drawings held after the ride for prizes.

Rest Stops: There will be 5 rest stops providing water, fruit, and cookies throughout the route. restrooms will also be available at each stop. All rest stops are approximately 10 to 12 miles apart.

 

 

28th Annual
Oklahoma FreeWheel
June 11-17, 2006
Oklahoma's cross-state ride, approximately 400 miles in 7 days.
$80 fee. Fruit stops, camping, baggage hauling,......

Last Years' Route was:

  • Hugo (Start)
  • Atoka
  • Wilberton
  • Warner
  • Tahlequah
  • Pryor
  • Grove
  • Baxter Springs, KS (Finish)




 
 

6th Annual
Baptist Children's Home Bike Ride
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
June 24, 2006

Saturday, June 24th at the Baptist Children's Home on 16301 S. Western, OKC.
Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m., prize drawings at 7:30 & Ride will begin at 8:00 a.m.
The cost is $20 for adults, $30 tandems, $10 children 12 & under.
Courses range from 1.5 - 54 miles.
Free hamburger/hotdog lunch & free t-shirt for pre-registers.

More information can be obtained on our website www.obhc.org or email recepokc@obhc.org or call 691-7781.


 
  4th Annual
Ride For The Red
Coffyville, Kansas
June 2006
Pioneer Chapter, America Red Cross
Pre-Registration: $20. or $35 per couple
Day of the Ride: $25.each
Very low traffic, All paved roads, Rolling hills, Ride past two state parks,
Full SAG support, Rest Stops, Snacks & Refreshments.
Routes of 25, 50, and 100 miles.
 

Summer 2006

 

12th Annual
Tour of Payne
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - 7:30am
The Best Western Hotel at Perkins Road and McElroy Avenue
26, 36, 62, and 100-mile routes start at 7:30 a.m.
$15/$20 fee
Preregistered riders receive a tee-shirt and water bottle.
Routes are through Payne County in the Cimarron River Valley
Well supplied rest stops in Ripley, Cushing, Mehan, and Yale.
End of the Ride: Free massages provide by Meridian Techology Center,
Free use of the Best Western showers, swimming pool, and jacuzzi.

 
 

Draper Lake Duathlon
Lake Stanley Draper, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
3 Km Run / 24 Km Bike / 3 Km Run

1.9 mile Run / 14.9 mile Bike / 1.9 mile Run

Sunday, July 9, 2006

 


11th Annual
Norman Conquest
"Conquer the Hills, Conquer the Heat"

Norman, Oklahoma
July 15, 2006 - 7:30am
NE parking lot of the USPS National Center for Employee Development.
2801 East SH-9 (at SE 24th Street) in Norman, OK
Four routes begin at 7:30 am
6-mile family tour
26-miles with some hills
45-miles Hilly
62.5 miles Hot and Very Hilly
Routes are east of Norman.
$20 before July 9 includes T-shirt and lunch
$25 after July 9 does not guarantee a T-shirt but does include lunch.
$5 family tour includes lunch but no T-shirt
Lunch is at the NCED by the pool from 10:00am to 12:30 pm
Bring your swimsuit - the pool is available for the riders.
Drawing for a free bicycle, for 2 nights stay at Oklahoma Parks and Resorts, and other prizes.
Music and entertainment
Showers, maps, water bottles.

 
 

3rd Annual
Larry Schwartz Memorial
Tinbutt 12 Hour Meltdown

Lake McMurtry West - Stillwater, Oklahoma
Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 7:00am to 7:00pm
Road Endurance Time Trial
Ultra Marathon Cycling Association
John Marino Competition Event

Hosted by the Stillwater Red Dirt Pedalers Bicycle Club
7:00am to 7:00pm - West Lake McMurtry Park
Route Loop is Redlands Road, SH-51, SH-86, Bronco Road
$30 Entry Fee for competitors
$5 fee for casual riders.

 

 

36th Annual
RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa)
Number XXXVI
July , 2006

 
 

16th Annual
Dehydrator
Duncan, Oklahoma

Saturday, July 29, 2005 - 8:00am
TheSimmons Center, 800 Chisholm Trail Parkway
Turn west at US-81 and Beech, then north on CTP for 1/2 mile.
Races start at 8:00am: 14-miles circuit, number of laps based on age and gender class.
Fun Rides start at 8:05am: Routes of 10, 25, 50, and 62 miles to the south of Duncan.
$15 /$20
First 400 entries receive a tee-shirt and water bottle.
Use your ride/race number to recieve FREE LUNCH and
to enjoy the Center's recreational facilities including the showers.
Massages available for a donation.
Entry forms available at Cooper's Bicycle Center

Contacts are: Pagon and Kathy Ballard at 580/255-1092 or Mark and Susan Camp at 580/252-1197.


 

 

 

Wiley Post Story Ride to Read
Maysville, Oklahoma

July 29, 2006 - 8:00am
THREE ROUTES: 30, 40 and 52 miles. Routes are clearly marked on paved city/county roads and highways. Obey all traffic laws and ANSI/Approved helmets are required. There will be plenty of eats and drinks and restrooms at all rest stops. Rest stops will be every ten to twelve miles. All pre-registrations will receive T-shirts.

REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is $15.00 before July 15th; $20.00 after. ALL PRE-REGISTERED RIDERS WILL BE GUARANTEED T-SHIRTS!

LATE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP: You may pick up your packets or register for the ride from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Ride will begin at 8:00 a.m. Restrooms will be available before and after the ride. SORRY! Packets can not be mailed.

SAG WAGONS: Sag wagons will patrol the routes to provide assistance for those who need help. After 12:00 noon you are on your own. RIDE WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE!

For more information call:
Maysville Public Library at 405-867-4748 or
Samantha Robb at 405-867-5709
e-mail: mysvllbk@wilnet1.com

 

 
  10th Annual
Spin Your Wheels Bike Ride

Bethany, Oklahoma
Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 7:30am
Non-competitive ride with routes of 12, 25, 50, 75 & 100 miles
Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. on the front lawn of The Children's Center, 6800 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany, OK
Ride begins at 7:30 - on the front lawn of The Children's Center
Registration Fee - Early Bird Fee - $20 individual $15 for a tandem or team of 3 or more.
After July 23 - the fee goes to $25 individual and $20 for tandem or team.
Registration will also be available online at www.thechildrens-center.org.
If you need additional information, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact Cherry Murray at 405-789-6711.


 

 

Cycle Guthrie
Guthrie, Oklahoma

August 19, 2006 - 8:00am
The Oklahoma Sports Museum, 315 W. Oklahoma Avenue,
in historic downtown Guthrie, OK.
32-mile hilly loop course, twice for 64 miles (100K).
Smoothest courses in area with mostly wide shoulders.
Three SAGs and three rest stops each lap.
$15 by July 31, $20 after.
T-shirt for first 100 entrants.
Registration at 7 am
For more information, contact Kent Denham at Guthrie Bicycles
224 N. Second Street, Guthrie, OK 73044. 405-282-8524.

 

25th Annual
Hotter 'n Hell Hundred
Wichita Falls, Texas
August 26, 2006
Routes of 10 km, 25 miles, 50 miles, 100 km, and 100 miles with rest stops about every 10 miles.
Rest stops furnish oranges, bananas, PowerAde, and water in addition to medical assistance if necessary.
Your registration fee includes a water bottle, t-shirt and a finishing pin. Register early by August 1st and receive a confirmation notice including your ride number and a waiver release form. No packets will be mailed. Packet Pickup will be open 4 to 8pm on Thursday, 2 to 10pm on Friday, and 5:30 to 8:30am on Saturday. The big Consumer show will open 1 hour before Packet Pickup. The Spaghetti Dinner on Friday night is $6 Adult,$4 children under 12, or $7 at the door. HHH entry fee is $25 per person, but if you register before August 1st, the price is only $20. See the website for much more information.

 

15th Annual
DAM J.A.M. Bicycle Tour
Pryor Creek, Oklahoma
September 9, 2006
Whitaker Park
Routes of 25, 50, 72, and 100 miles.
Scenic county roads with views of Lake Hudson and Chimney Rock Lake.
Longer routes go by Spavinaw Lake, Lake Eucha, and Grand Lake.
$12 after August 20 - no tee
$7 after-ride BBQ lunch

 

OBS Streak
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Bricktown
September 10, 2006 - 7:30am

Timed event (but not a race)
$15 Entry Fee before 9/01/03, $20 after.
Free hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks from 11-2 on the day of the ride.
Multiple rest stops with restrooms available.

 

Sacred Heart Century
Shawnee, Oklahoma

September 23, 2006 - 8:00am
Starts at Saint Gregory's University at 8:00am
$15 entry fee. Routes of 10, 35, 60, and 95 miles.
Free pasta feast at the Sacred Heart School at the halfway point.
Plenty of SAGs - several trucks to help bring riders back.

 

Fall 2006

 

Fall Classic Duathlon
Lake Overholser, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
3 Km Run / 24 Km Bike / 3 Km Run

1.9 mile Run / 14.9 mile Bike / 1.9 mile Run

Sunday, October 15, 2006

 

Tour de Trees
Eufaula, Oklahoma
October 21-22, 2006
Starts at Fountainhead Lodge
No entry fee. Routes of 50 and 62 miles.
Oklahoma Bicycle Society tour arounf Lake Eufaula.
Lunch at the BBQ place near Enterprise.
Dessert at Braum's in Eufaula, OK.

 

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