{"id":14532,"date":"2023-06-12T09:12:41","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T14:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yogisden.us\/?p=14532"},"modified":"2023-06-12T09:12:42","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T14:12:42","slug":"tulsa-tough-2023-river-parks-criterium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yogisden.us\/?p=14532","title":{"rendered":"Tulsa Tough 2023 – River Parks Criterium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tulsa Tough<\/a> is a mult-day series of bicycle rides and races ranging from long distance bike rides to short “Townie Rides.” I rode in a short ride of about 30 miles four years ago that kicked my butt. The actual races are criterium rides where the riders go round and round a short circuit and they are pretty exciting. They have all sorts of categories for men, women, age grouped amateurs and professional riders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The criterium rides have lots of spectactors who cheer the riders with cowbells, cheers, and beer. My favorite is the Riverparks Criterium. It features a steep ride up a hill, called “Crybaby Hill” for some reason and then a fast ride down to the bottom of the hill with a sharper than 90 degree turn at the bottom. You really have to know what you are doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I had some family stuff Sunday afternoon so I just spent a short time at the criterium watching the racers. I did not ascend Cry Baby Hill this year to witness the rowdy goings on. I’ve done it a few years over time and I recommend everybody to do it at least once unless you are easily offended by things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maybe I’ll ascend it next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I’m linking with My Corner of the World<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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