FreeWheel 2004

Oklahoma FreeWheel is an annual bicycling event that crosses the Sooner State. Every year nearly 1,500 bicyclists, support and family members gather near the Texas-Oklahoma state line for the annual trek north towards Kansas with stops in great host towns each night.
Join us June 13-19, 2004 and discover Oklahoma
from the seat of your pants!

See the 2004 T-Shirt

See the 2004 Jersey

FreeWheel Seminars

Here's the latest on upcoming FreeWheel seminars. Consult the experts regarding any questions you may have on these subjects. Anyone and everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! You don't have to be planning to attend FreeWheel '03 to come to the seminars. Don't miss any more of them. Q&A after every seminar. You may sign up for FreeWheel at the seminars. See location and times below.

Feb 9th

"What kind of bike should I buy?"

A discussion of frame materials, sizing, bicycle types, new kinds of bikes, riding styles, purposes and any other questions you might have. Recumbent, Mountain Bike, Hybrid, What to buy and how much can I expect to spend?

"Fitting your bicycle to you"

Bobby Williams reveals his secrets for fitting a road bike to fit your body. Discomfort is not a pre-requisite for riding long distance. Bobby will fit a bike to a rider (sorry position filled) to demonstrate what you can do to get the most power, speed and comfort out of your bike.

Feb 21st 10:45 Thornton Y

Get a head start on riding this season, with cycling aerobics. Barb Landreth, Spin Class instructor, is offering a FREE spin class for all levels with a special emphasis on beginners. Bring your SPD shoes if you have them, Sorry no LOOK pedals available. Limited enrollment, reserve your space by calling Tom Brown at 918-481-1818, or email at tom@tomsbicycles.com

Feb 14th and 28th Hicks Park

Kids 1
League Cycling Instructor: Sandra L. Crisp

Two dates to chose from:

February 14, 2004/1 - 3 PM, or

February 28, 2004/9:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: Hicks Park

3443 S. Mingo Rd.
Tulsa OK

Fee: $0.00

Description:

Kids l Course: Parents are invited, with their children (4th grade & younger,) to attend this League of American Bicyclists course. Parents learn how to choose a bike, fit a helmet & teach their child to ride. Children will receive helmets donated by the Tulsa Wheelmen. Attend either Saturday, February 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. or Saturday, February 28, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call to enroll. Sponsored locally by the Tulsa Wheelmen, this course is being offered FREE!

To register for this course, contact: Rhonda Freiner

918-669-6355
rfreiner@ci.tulsa.ok.us
http://www.cityoftulsa.org/Parks/

Feb 25th

"Bicycle Maintenance"

Tom Brown of Tom's Rivertrail Bicycles shows you how to check out your bike so that your next ride will be as mechanically smooth as possible.

March 8: Still Open

Check this link for latest info.

March 15th

Kids 2
Hicks Park

League Cycling Instructors: Tom Brown, Sandra Crisp, Gary Parker, and Brian Potter

March 15 - 18, 2004/1 to 3 PM daily

Location: Hicks Park

3443 S. Mingo Rd.
Tulsa OK

Fee: $40.00

Description:

Kids ll Course: For children ages 9-14, in this League of American Bicyclists Course children will learn the traffic rules & skills to bike safely on neighborhood streets. Bring bike each day. Participants will receive helmets donated by the Tulsa Wheelmen. Will meet Monday through Thursday, March 15 - 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost $40.00...pre-payment required.

To register for this course, contact: Rhonda Freiner

918-669-6355
rfreiner@ci.tulsa.ok.us
http://www.cityoftulsa.org/Parks/

March 25

"Learn from Monica's mistakes"

Monica Wright talks about the latest in camping gear and what we will need for camping purposes for FreeWheel, and from her experience, things we won’t need to take.

"Cycling Etiquette"

Sandra Crisp, League Cycling Instructor, Cycling Advocate for the Tulsa Wheelmen, Talks on the rules of the road how to treat cars and cyclists that you may encounter, and where to ride on the road.

April 12th

"How to Put A Box Around Your Bike"

And get yourself out of a bind! The best way to do it if you are putting the bike on the truck to Dennison, or even going somewhere by plane.

"Nickie's FreeWheel Packing Demo"

Or "how does she get all that stuff into those little bags?" Nickie Hall-Hensley unpacks her bags onstage no holds barred. If you've never seen this demonstration of efficiency in packing, then here's your chance. If you have, then you know that you'll learn something new every time.

April 22nd

"FreeWheel: The Rest of The Story"

Q&A and anything else you want to talk about. We've covered a lot of topics, and this evenings for you. We'll answer FreeWheel questions, bicycling questions or any other questions you might have!

Location (Unless Otherwise Given)

The FreeWheel Seminars are held (Unless another location is given above) at the much appreciated OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, Health Sciences Center at 1111 W. 17th St. or better known as 17th and Southwest Blvd. in Tulsa. Times are 7:00 to 8:30pm . Enter from SW Blvd. Turn East on 17th, and hang a left and park where you can. Enter through doors recessed in between buildings and guard will direct you to auditorium. Room 007.

 

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The 2004 Oklahoma FreeWheel Route

See Route Map
June 13, Sunday
Duncan to Apache
50 miles
June 14, Monday
Apache to Cordell
69 miles
June 15, Tuesday
Cordell to Cheyenne
66 miles
June 16, Wednesday
Cheyenne to Thomas
64 miles
June 17, Thursday
SpeedWheel
Thomas to Fairview
57 miles
June 18, Friday
Fairview to Cherokee
40 to 100 miles
June 19, Saturday
Cherokee to Anthony, Kansas
47 miles
The start of FreeWheel 2004 is .... Duncan. We started there in 1992. Beautiful town. We will be at the Simmons Center. Frank Fuqua was the first mayor.

Next is the home of the Mo Betta shirt factory - which makes all of Garth Brooks Shirts ... Apache.

Next, is the first city in Oklahoma to get the "Great America Main Street Award." It is also home to the Pumpkin Festival ... Cordell. Or, New Cordell.

Then, Gateway to the Washita Battlefield National Historic Site and Black Kettle National Grasslands ... Cheyenne. Don't think because you are in far western Oklahoma that the place is flat. It is NOT. You climb hills getting into town and getting out the next day. Oh yea - it is where Madonna's bucking bull was built!

Wednesday's route will take you to the 2002 Class A Football Champs' home town ... Thomas. A surprising town that is excited about hosting us.

Thursday, it's off to the Gloss (or Glass) Mountains, Canton Lake, Thunder Road and ... Fairview! Home of the Fall Bike Fest. You'll fall in love with the hospitality of this wonderful town. There may be longer options on this day. Fairview also has a large John Deer Festival each year.

Friday is the flatest day's ride and probably will have the century option. But you may want to ride quickly then a get a bucket and shovel and dig for Hydrous Calcium Sulfate - or Selenite Crystal at the Great Salt Plains. It's ... Cherokee. Or bring your binoculars and go bird watching.

Finally, we'll end in Kansas of course! In the town of ... Anthony, Kansas!

Don't think it's going to be a boring ride. It is surprisingly beautiful - hilly, and yes, there are trees - tall ones. But also unlike anywhere else in Oklahoma we've ridden.

Join us June 13-19, 2004 and discover
Western Oklahoma
from the seat of your pants!

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Registration Information:

Each participant is required to fill out a registration form, even if you are only driving a vehicle and not planning on riding. Also, each child is required to sign (if able) the release form, as well as parent or guardian.

Fees: $80 per person, $50 for children ages 6-15, free to children under 6. A family rate is $225 for a family of 4, then $60 per person over 15, $30 for each child 6-15. Family means IMMEDIATE family members only and they must be mailed in together. Fees include several fruit stops each day, route security, sag support, marked routes, camping space, baggage transportation, maps, starting packet, finish packet.
LATE FEES: Late fees will be added to all entries received after May 31. After that date fees will be $90 per person, $60 for children ages 6-15 and family rates will be $250, plus $70 for each additional adult over 15, $40 for each child 6-15.

To Register: Fill out the form completely. Please print. Be sure and sign the form. Any forms not signed will not be processed. Make sure you have included the correct amount of money, including mailing fees if applicable. If you wish to save the mailing fee, you can pick up your packet June 1-4, and June 7-9, from noon-6 p.m at the Mapco Plaza Building, 1717 S. Boulder Ave., first floor. in Tulsa . Packets will be available on Saturday, June 12, in Duncan. No packets will be available at the office after June 9 and no packets will be mailed after May 31. For those paying the mailing fees, packets will be mailed after May 31.

Once you have completed your registration form and included all fees, mail to:

FreeWheel, Inc.
P.O. Box 2389
Tulsa, OK 74101-2389
Fax: 918-592-0346

Refunds will be given until May 30. If you ordered a t-shirt and already received it, there is not refund for the shirt. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS FOR JERSEYS.

Confirmations: We welcome everyone to FreeWheel. We will not send a separate confirmation. For questions, e-mail okfreewheel@prodigy.net

Questions: You can call the FreeWheel office directly at 918-592-BIKE, or visit the FreeWheel web page at www.okfreewheel.

Registration Form (PDF file)
Download, print, and mail this form

 

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