*Discussing the 2026 Oklahoma Race Calendar

*Redman Triathlon is back with a new venue

*Update on Ryan Drummond bid for a UCI World Championship spot

*Alan's winter thong

*Coldlahoma Endurance Series

*Springtime mountain bike racing

*How we got here with 2 mountain bike race series

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

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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

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