FreeWheel is Oklahoma's annual cross-state bicycle tour. The 2010 edition will take place from June 13 to June 19.
This year's series of "Get Ready” cycling seminars are presented by Tom’s Bicycles and FreeWheel Inc. The seminars are open to all interested cyclists, not just FreeWheel participants. Please watch for new information at the Oklahoma FreeWheel site. What follows is a preliminary schedule, so times and places are subject to change.
The seminars will meet in Tulsa at the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, Health Sciences Center at 1111 West 17th Street (17th and Southwest Boulevard to some) in Room D-007 from 7:00 to 9:00pm . Parking is available behind the building. Security can direct you to the auditorium.
Additionally, the Tulsa Bicycle Club meetings include speakers on a variety of bicycling topics, including FreeWheel. In the spring, TBC has a series of rides with increasing distances each week, in an effort to prepare riders for the cross-state event. The schedule for those rides will be posted here when it becomes available.
Tuesday, Jan 19th
"Announce The Route Already!"
Ellen Proctor, FreeWheel '10 Director, announces the route for this year's ride on this night, including a town-by-town description, routes, and features along the way.
"Get Me Ready"
Joy Hancock, Fitness/Volunteer/Communications Coordinator at the Youth and Family Center, will cover off-the-bike training and winter exercise as a foundation of the 2010 cycling season.
Tuesday, Feb 9th
"Get The Bike Ready!"
Tom Brown, owner of Tom's Bicycles, will speak about proper bike selection, efficient riding, and simple maintenance.
Thursday Feb 19th
"Get Moving Already!"
Dr. Susan Payne, head of the Sport Management Department at Rogers State University, will cover training for both speed and endurance riding. She is a nine year veteran of a FreeWheel.
Tuesday March 9
"Get Moving Already!"
Richard Hall, FreeWheel veteran, 2009 President of the Oklahoma Bicycling Coalition, and League of American Bicyclists certified Cycling instructor, will cover road riding techniques and etiquette. He'll tell riders what to watch for, where to ride, and relates several FreeWheel issues. He has some great photos of previous FreeWheel tours.
Thursday March 18
"Enough Already!"
In this final seminar, Ellen Proctor and the FreeWheel staff will cover what to expect and what to look forward to during the tour. Late breaking news and information will be provided in this seminar, including detailed route, town, and transportation info.
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