Yes, the 2009 Tour de Tulsa was rained out, but you can make arrangements to get our T-shirt if you'd like.
Contact Cricket at the Tulsa Health Department and she'll work with you to arrange for pick up or mailing of your shirt(s).
Cricket's phone number is (918) 595-4052 or you can reach her via email at cricket@tulsa-health.org

22nd ANNUAL TOUR

The Tour de Tulsa, TdT, has been a spring cycling fixture for Tulsa-area cyclists for more than 20 years. Through incarnations as the "Graduation Ride," "T-Town Trek," and other monikers, the tour is closely associated with preparation for Freewheel and was the final FreeWheel training ride for many years. Offering several ride lengths, it serves as an introduction to larger touring events for new cyclists and for those who are a bit "rusty."

The TdT is held on the first Saturday of May each year. Mark your calendar now before you forget; Saturday, May 2, 2009, 8:00 a.m.! Day of ride registration will begin at 7am and the "Fun" ride will begin at 9am. This is great timing for those of you training for the Tulsa Tough and FreeWheel!

2009 INFO!

Please note the following to make your participation in the 2009 Tour de Tulsa the best it can be!
• Bring a chair and stay awhile - don't forget to throw in a camp chair and stick around after the ride for some socializing.
• You can register the morning of the ride, just show up a little early to give yourself time.
• Pick up your packet at Tom's Bicycles, 68th and Peoria, Thursday afternoon/evening, April 30th, 3pm to 6pm.

What's New, or not?
Starting Locaiton - This year's Tour de Tulsa will begin and end at the River West Festival Park. This was such a great venue last year that it will likely be the starting location for several years to come.

Registration - Registration forms have been mailed to most Tulsa-area cyclists and cyclists who've ridden the Tour de Tulsa in the past. And for new riders and those who don't receive a registration in the mail, you can download a PDF copy here. To assure a T-shirt, completed registrations must be received by April 17, 2009, so don't dally

The ride is held "rain or shine" and we're hoping for much better weather this year. There are no refunds.

Ride cost for all but the fun ride is $25 for folks over 12. 12 and under registration is $5, as is registration for all ages for the 10-mile fun ride.

Downloadable Registration Form - You can download a PDF copy of the registration form here. Print the registration form, fill it out, and mail it to the address indicated.

Download Registration Form

Packet Pick-up - Riders may register and/or pick up their packets from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30th, 2009, at Tom's Bicycles located at 6861 S. Peoria Ave. Packets will also be available at 7:00 a.m. on ride day at the starting location, River West Festival Park.

Route Lengths & Start Times - The 2009 Tour de Tulsa will have five to choose from (note that mileages are approximate); 10, 21, 48, 61 & 101 miles. Start times are as follows:

• 22, 48, 61 & 101-mile routes - 8:00 a.m.
• 10 Mile Family Fun Ride - 9:00 a.m. (NOTE: No training wheels!)

Downloadable route map PDFs:
• Fun Ride route PDF
• 22 mile route PDF
• 48 mile route PDF
• 61 mile route PDF
• 101 mile route PDF

All routes, except the century, are very similar to last year, with minor tweaks to avoid some rough roads. The century goes through Bristow instead of Slick and the route is much smoother. About 30 miles of the changed route has a full width shoulder.

Benefiting the CHF - The Tour de Tulsa benefits Tulsa's Community Health Foundation, CHF, a non-profit organization that serves as an advocate of healthy lifestyle choices in our community. Among CHF's programs is the school health program It's All About Kids , which teaches elementary children how to make healthy choices for a lifetime. You can learn more about the Community Health Foundation on their web site.

Helmets - Helmets are MANDATORY for all ride participants. Riders without helmets will be asked to leave the route.

Young Riders - Any rider under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult who is also on a bike and riding with them.

... See you at the River West Festival Park on May 2nd !!!

2009 Sponsors - Special thanks to each of the major sponsors of Tour de Tulsa 2009:

• Urban Tulsa Weekly
• Tulsa River Parks
• Tulsa Health Departhment
• Tom's Rivertrail Bicycles
• Subway
• Tulsa Amateur Radio Club
• Sun & Ski Sports
• Lee's Bicycles

Please support these merchants and organizations and thank them for helping to make the Tour de Tulsa possible!