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Sponsors & Supporters
FreeWheel Service Providers
Oklahoma Bike Clubs, Organizations & Related Web Sites
Oklahoma Biking Calendars
Oklahoma Bike Shops
Surrounding State Cycling Organizations
Other Bicycling & Touring Sites
All Things Oklahoma; tourism, history, and more
Oklahoma Fitness Related Sites

The fine print - the links below are provided as a service to those using the FreeWheel web site. Inclusion of a group, service, or organization does not constitute an endorsement by FreeWheel Inc. or its Board of Directors. Exclusion of any group, service, or organization that we should have included is just the failure of the "web dude" to know we should have included them ... so feel free to let us know if you don't see an organization or other link you think we should include!


Sponsors & Supporters

We know that you recognize the amount of effort, the number of hours, and the quantity of services and supplies required to keep a thousand ornery bicyclists well-supplied and happy for a week on the road. The following organizations and businesses give generously of their time and treasure to make that happen. A hearty thanks is deserved by them all ... take a minute to share your thanks, either while on the ride or through a note, email, or phone call after your return home. They need to know how much we all appreciate them!

www.tdt-ok.com Central Tech Truck Driver Training
For many years Central Tech has provided both truck and "the best driver in America," Mr. Paul Miller, to slog FreeWheeler's bags from host community to host community. The deserve much more than a "thank you," but don't let that stop you from saying thanks to Paul or the rest of the folks at Central Tech to let them know how much they're appreciated.
www.tulsabicycleclub.com Tulsa Bicycle Club
www.bartlesvillepedalers.com Bartlesville Pedalers Bicycle Club
www.oklahomabicyclesociety.com Oklahoma Bicycle Society
www.reddirtpedalers.org Stillwater Red Dirt Pedalers Bicycle Club
www.TomsBicycles.com Tom's Bicycles
www.SunAndSkiBikes.com Sun & Ski Sports
www.LeesBikes.com Lee's Bicycles

FreeWheel Service Providers

"It takes a village" to support the community of riders that make up the FreeWheel peloton each June. Listed below are a few of the folks who assist us each year in making the riders safe, sheltered, clean, and more. Be sure to thank them for the services they provide; we think they do a mighty good job!

www.dps.state.ok.us/ohp/tngrct/ Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Oklahoma's finest keep their eyes on FreeWheelers throughout the ride. Troopers from the various divisions we pass through join FreeWheel to help keep motorists alert to our presence and remind cyclists that we're vehicles too; same roads, same rights, same RESPONDIBILITIES, so Share the Road!
www.shuttleguy.com The Shuttle Guy
Tym Allison and his crew from Dodgeville, WI, have become part of the FreeWheel family offering a pampered camper experience for those who've grown weary of, or would just prefer not looking forward to, setting up their tent at the end of a warm day of riding in Oklahoma. If you haven't availed yourself of the Shuttle Guy experience, perhaps you need to treat yourself on FreeWheel next time? You won't be disappointed.
www.kraftours.com KrafTours - bus service
Kraft has been transporting FreeWheelers, in air-conditioned comfort, from Tulsa to the start of FreeWheel for several years now and we've been very pleased with the service they provide. They also get those riders back to Tulsa at week's end, and many other riders back to the starting town as well. If you have need of transport services and are in their area, we can highly recommend the service and the value of working with Kraft.
www.showermobile.com ShowerMobile - portable shower service
New to FreeWheel in 2008, the Shower Mobile service was enthusiastically received. Mike Bretz is tireless in getting his rig to camp and set up in time for warm, sweaty cyclists to find a refreshing and cleansing shower available convenient to the campsite each evening. We consider ourselves lucky to have selected Shower Mobile in 2008 and look forward to having them around for many years to come.

Oklahoma Bike Clubs, Organizations & Related Web Sites

If you're in need of a riding partner, would like to learn more about cycling from knowledgeable folks, or just socialize with a group of folks not afraid to parade around in spandex and padded shorts, then your local bike club is the place to begin your quest. Large and small communities across Oklahoma have organized groups of cyclists that ride frequently and would be glad to increase their numbers and share their expertise. Listed below are those we know about. If you know of others we've missed, contact us and we'll be glad to add a link to your favorite club!

www.tulsabicycleclub.com Tulsa Bicycle Club
www.bartlesvillepedalers.com Bartlesville Pedalers Bicycle Club
www.oklahomabicyclesociety.com Oklahoma Bicycle Society
www.reddirtpedalers.org Stillwater Red Dirt Pedalers Bicycle Club
www.tulsawheelmen.com Tulsa Wheelmen
www.poncacitynews.com/wheelmen Ponca City Cherokee Wheelmen
www.TinkerFCUCyclingJets.com/ Tinker FCU Cycling Jets
www.bicycleleague.com Bicycle League of Norman
www.okbike.org Oklahoma Bicycle Coalition
braok.org Bicycle Racing Association of Oklahoma

Oklahoma Biking Calendars

Oklahoma's moderate climate lends itself to a year-round calendar of cycling events for bicycle riders in the state. Whether you're looking for a leisurely ride witht the family or a challenging century, you're sure to find a ride near you that will fit the bill. Listed below are several bicycle ride calendars that track cycling events in the state. Grab your own calendar at home and fill it up with biking events throughout the year from the rides listed here!

www.okfreewheel.org FreeWheel's Calendar
www.oklahomabicyclesociety.com Oklahoma Bicycle Society, OKC
www.tulsawheelmen.com Tulsa Wheelmen, Tulsa
www.okearthbike.com Tour de Dirt

Oklahoma Bike Shops

Oklahoma is blessed to have a host of top notch local bicycle shops to support the cycling community. FreeWheel encourages you to support your favorite local bike shop throughout the year. And don't forget to drop your trusty human-powered steed by for a checkup annually in advance of FreeWheel ... you, your bicycle, and your local bike shop will benefit!
The state's bicycle shops are listed below by city and the cities are listed alphabetically. Let us know if we've left anyone out!

Altus

100 S. Park Ln. Jones Bicycle Center, 580-477-4797

Ardmore

100 S. Park Ln. Tribal Bikes & Boards, 580-226-2888

Bartlesville

www.AdventureBicycleCenter.com AdventureBicycleCenter

Claremore

300 W. Will Rogers Bike-About, 918-342-4700

Edmond

www.AlsBicycles.com Al's Bicycles

Enid

www.BikeShopEnid.com The Bike Shop

Guthrie

www.GuthrieBicycleOK.com Guthrie Bicycles

Lawton

www.BikeUSA.com Mud Sweat & Gears
2102 W. Gore Blvd. Terry's Bicycles, 580-357-7580

Norman

www.AlsBicycles.com Al's Bicycles
159 24th Ave NW Bike One, 405-573-7433
www.BuchananBikes.com Buchanan Bikes

Oklahoma City

www.AlsBicycles.com Al's Bicycles
www.BikecycleAlleyOKC.com Bicycle Alley
www.TheBicycleStore.com The Bicycle Store
4205 NW 23rd St. Bike One, 405-946-4123
www.CelestialCycles.com Celestial Bicycles, 405-773-1813
10200 NE 23rd St. D&K Bicycles, 405-769-2102
5820 NW 63rd St. Pro Bike, 405-721-6707
www.SchlegelBicycles.com Schlegel Bicycles
www.WheelerDealerBicycles.com Wheeler Dealer

Sand Springs

224 N Main BMX and Cyclery of Sand Springs, 918-245-3269

Shawnee

www.BikeShoppe.com The Bicycle Shoppe

Stillwater

www.CoppersBike.com Cooper's Bicycle Center

Tahlequah

500 N Muskogee Ave Paceline Cyclery, 918-456-0235

Tulsa

www.BicyclesOfTulsa.net Bicycles of Tulsa
www.CyclesIntl.com Cycles International
1623 S. Main G.Oscar Bicycle, 918-582-1711
www.LeesBikes.com Lee's Bicycles
2731 S. Harvard Mid-Town Bicycles, 918-749-7563
6th and Boston Recumbents of Oklahoma, 918-587-5927
6808 S. Memorial Sun & Ski, 918-254-0673
www.T-TownBicycles.com T-Town Bicycles
www.TomsBicycles.com Tom's Bicycles

Surrounding States - Cycling Organizations; AR, CO, KS, MO, NM, TX

FreeWheel always attracts a host of cyclists from the states sharing a border with Oklahoma. Take a minute to become acquainted with the organizations in these states that support and promote bicycling and bike safety!

www.BACAR.org Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas
BicycleColo.org Bicycle Colorado
www.MOBikeFed.org Missouri Bicycle Federation
www.BikeNM.org Bicycle Coalition of New Mexico
OKBike.org Oklahoma Bicycling Coalition
www.BikeTexas.org Bike Texas

Other Cycling & Touring Sites

Following are some sites we think tour cyclists may find interesting. Check'em out and let us know of others you think we ought to include for all the cyclists who use our site for reference.

www.CycleOK.com Oklahoma Cycling News
www.travelok.com Oklahoma Department of Tourism
www.bikeleague.org League of American Bicyclists
www.adventurecycling.org Adventure Cycling Association
www.nbtda.com National Bicycle Tour Director's Association (NBTDA)
A comprehensive list of cross-state rides all over the United States with links and email addresses to most
www.bicyclemuseum.com Bicycle Museum of America

All Things Oklahoma; tourism, history, and more ...

You're do'in fine Oklahoma! Whether you're a resident or a visitor, new to our state or native son/daughter, you'll find there's always something new and interesting to learn about the America's 46th state. Explore the list of web sites below and enjoy all the variety that the sooner state has to offer.

www.TravelOK.com Oklahoma Department of Tourism
www.OklahomaParks.com Oklahoma State Parks
www.TravelOK.com/Disc_OK/ Integris Discover Oklahoma
Agritourism.TravelOK.com Oklahoma Agritourism
www.OklaTravelNet.com Oklahoma TravelNet
www.OklahomaToday.com Oklahoma Today Magazine
Digital.Library.OKState.EDU Oklahoma Today, archive
www.OKHistoryCenter.com Oklahoma History Center
www.OKHistory.org Oklahoma Historical Society
www.ODL.State.OK.US Oklahoma Almanac Online
Digital.Library.OKState.EDU Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History & Culture
MadeInOklahoma.net Made In Oklahoma, Agribusiness Program
MIOCoalition.com Made In Oklahoma Coalition

Oklahoma Fitness Related Sites

If you're up to bicycling across the state over the course of a week, you're probably interested in staying, or becoming, fit? Below are just a few of the organizations in the state dedicated to helping you maintain your fitness throughout the year in ways that may not include your bicycle!

www.OKTrailRunning.com Oklahoma Trail Runners Association
www.TriOKC.org Triathlon Club of OKC
www.OKCRunning.org The Land Runners, OKC
www.TulsaRunningClub.com Tulsa Running Club
www.OKRunner.com Oklahoma Runner and Triathlete
www.TATOK.com Tulsa Area TriAthletes
www.TATUR.org Tulsa Area Trail Ultra Runners

 

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