Cycling Oklahoma

Ryan Ellis
  • 5.0 (19)
  • SPORTS
  • UPDATED SEMIWEEKLY

We will talk about everything cycling in Oklahoma. We cover races, athletes, bike industry, local gossip and everything fun that has to do with 2 wheels.

  1. 5D AGO

    Thunderbird Trails, New Era w/ Josh Jewell

    We share the full story behind the Lake Thunderbird rebuild, from a million dollars in funding to permits, design choices, and the future of sustainable singletrack in Norman. Josh explains how a barber chair conversation became a blueprint for community-led trails that protect the lake and elevate rider experience. • why T-Bird’s redesign matters for Norman’s cycling scene • how funds unlocked a professional, sustainable build • working with Bureau of Reclamation and State Parks • straightening lines, adding drainage, saving Tabletop • bridges, rock armoring and erosion control near the lake • target mileage, likely direction and room for session lines • volunteer stewardship and a new generation of trail crews • fixing race fees and parking pain points with State Parks • building a statewide playbook for trail funding and access • inspiring partners to support future jump lines and hubs Coldlahoma Endurance Series  https://www.webscorer.com/registerseries?seriesid=416898&fbclid=IwY2xjawPE4OdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwb0U1ZldiRmpLVURnVktlc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHk0uRixF3Fv0g5nxJmkmpHDsckmjzTFncfGLZamw656i_GtRbrlFgynq1OZO_aem_5leC7-RtP5exvj01bVGumA

    1h 14m
  2. NICA Getting Kids on Mountain Bikes - Dave Weaver

    12/15/2025

    NICA Getting Kids on Mountain Bikes - Dave Weaver

    We share how a Tulsa firefighter helped launch NICA’s first Oklahoma season, building a safe, welcoming league that gets kids racing, families involved, and communities investing in trails. From scholarships and loaner bikes to short‑lap course design, we map the practical steps that make youth cycling work. • mission to empower youth for life through mountain biking • why NICA’s short courses and marshals make racing safer and more fun • how teams form, coach training levels, and practice formats • 2025 fall race plan including Purcell, Turkey Mountain, McMurtry, Arcadia • economic impact of weekend‑long youth events on host towns • Teen Trail Corps and 565+ youth hours improving Oklahoma trails • scholarships, loaner bikes, and access for families • aligning calendars so parents can race and support their kids Instagram @oklahoma.mtb

    1h 38m

  3. 12/01/2025

    Great Ideas Come from Beers and Buddies

    We trade gossip for a plan to fix Oklahoma mountain biking: rally support for OMBA, align race calendars, simplify categories, and build real youth pathways. Sponsors get thanked, Arcadia’s new features get spotlighted, and we outline a statewide board to bring order to the chaos. • OMBA’s role, funding gap, and 50-dollar membership drive • Palo Duro Marathon’s low turnout and event promotion lessons • Arcadia’s dual slalom, Outer Space build, and safety signage • NICA’s growth, parent logistics, and youth progression paths • Mass starts pros and cons based on field size and trail width • Category bloat, sandbagging, and mandatory upgrade ideas • Shorter Cat 1 vs Cat 2 parity, prologues, and course design • Unified calendar with seasons for XC, endurance, short track, and cyclocross • Forming a statewide board to coordinate dates and standards • Practical ways shops, teams, and racers support the trails Join OMBA at omba.org. “It’s $50 a year—please do that.” Also: “More very, very exciting news to come very soon. As soon as I can release it, I will release it.”

    1h 59m
  4. Ryan Drummond Update = UCI Podiums

    11/27/2025

    Ryan Drummond Update = UCI Podiums

    Ryan Drummond takes us from Tulsa Tuff breakthroughs to a Pan Ams podium, shares how team support sharpened his race craft, and lays out the plan for Fayetteville and a two‑month European block. We ask for help funding the campaign so he can test himself against the world’s best. • Tulsa Tuff tactics, solo bridge, omnium jersey • Marathon Nationals result and shifting failure • Comp Edge team camp, routines and pro habits • Green Mountain Stage Race leadouts for GC • Early USCX top tens and U23 podiums • Trek Cup U23 win and confidence shift • First elite CX podiums in mud and fast tracks • Northampton teamwork and role reversals • Pan Ams nerves, crash, and last-lap surge to third • U23 UCI ranking rise  • Nationals goal in Fayetteville, Europe schedule • Funding needs for travel and World Cups There is a link in the show notes if you want to help donate, if it's $10, $20, $100, $1,000, whatever you can to help him fulfill his dream and represent us as a state, our country, and racing in Europe where he's getting ready to head off to DONATE HERE!!!!!!! https://gofund.me/41f14dab8 Instagram @ryan_drummond

    1h 7m
  5. Salty Dogs Cycling

    11/16/2025

    Salty Dogs Cycling

    We sit down with Brent and Jonathan to trace how two fresh racers launched The Salty Dogs, built a real team structure, raced across the country, and started giving back to get more kids on bikes. Mindset, tactics, and community sit at the center, with plenty of laughs in between. • founding story of the salty dogs • mindset shifts from survival to strategy • racing upgrades, team roles and finishes • tactics for crit positioning and energy budget • kit design, branding and a club line • community work with kids, helmets and bikes • national travel, ambassadorship and culture • gear favorites, dream routes and classics • selection philosophy for future teammates Instagram @saltydogscycling

    1h 43m

  6. 10/28/2025

    This One Might Get Us Canceled w/ Chris Drummond

    A couple of old guys drinking beer talking about the state of cycling in Oklahoma Ray Heck - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1757465/episodes/16210734

    1h 23m
  7. Gravel Missions: Gabriel Taylor on Community, Camp Gravelujah & the Joy of the Ride

    09/01/2025

    Gravel Missions: Gabriel Taylor on Community, Camp Gravelujah & the Joy of the Ride

    In this episode, we sit down with Oklahoma City's own Gabriel Taylor — a passionate cyclist, community builder, and longtime volunteer with the OKC Memorial Marathon. Gabriel shares how he first got into cycling, the moments that shaped his endurance journey, and what keeps him pedaling with purpose.We talk about his unique path from marathon support crew to gravel grinder, his favorite rides and bike adventures, and how fellowship fuel his love for the sport. Gabriel also gives us a sneak peek into Camp Gravelujah — a new grassroots cycling weekend he’s hosting that combines camping, dirt roads, and community vibes.If you love stories about people using the bike to connect deeper with others and with themselves, you’ll want to tune in.Event Sign up https://runsignup.com/Race/OK/Guthrie/TwinCedarsGravelEventhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1757465/episodes/12978501

    1h 21m
  8. Chris & Vanessa Drummond - 2D9 Performance

    08/19/2025

    Chris & Vanessa Drummond - 2D9 Performance

    Ready to make the most of Oklahoma’s dirt season? Chris and Vanessa Drummond from 2D9 Performance join us to break down everything you need to know to ride strong this fall. From weekly CX practice sessions and clinics to personalized race strategy and race-day support, they’re helping athletes prepare smarter and race harder.Instagram @2d9performanceKit order link - https://teamorder.serviziocorse.com/Login.aspx

    1h 1m
See All (91)

5
out of 5
19 Ratings

About

We will talk about everything cycling in Oklahoma. We cover races, athletes, bike industry, local gossip and everything fun that has to do with 2 wheels.

Information

  • Creator
    Ryan Ellis
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Cycling Oklahoma
  • Show Website
    Cycling Oklahoma

You Might Also Like