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Promoting fun and safe cycling
in central Oklahoma since 1974

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Why become a member of OBS?

 
Below is a partial list of the benefits
and services that are provided by OBS.
Becoming a member helps support these services.

In addition, there are special services
available only to current OBS members. 

Also, OBS advocates for cycling safety and 
infrastructure improvements at local and state
levels for the betterment of everyone who rides
a bike in central Oklahoma.
 

OBS Group Rides

OBS offers over 500 organized group rides each year. These include:

Annual Rides:

  • OBS Streak- a fully supported ride with distance options of approximately 25, 42, 65 miles - each September
  • Spring Fling Campout Ride
  • Fall Fling Campout Ride
  • Tour de Trees Campout Ride
  • Memorial Day Ride
  • Independence Day Ride
  • Labor Day Ride
  • Thanksgiving Ride
  • Summer Grand Tour - multi-day ride, held when someone volunteers to lead

Weekly Rides:

Training

OBS periodically offers training classes to teach subjects such as
  • Bike maintenance
  • Riding safely in traffic
  • Riding safely in groups
Ask an OBS member or watch the event announcements for the schedule of upcoming classes

Other events and Services

  • Comprehensive Cycling Event Calendar listing all "t-shirt rides" in Oklahoma and a few from surrounding states as well. 
  • Very active Facebook group where anyone can post cycling related questions, information, ride announcements, etc. 
  • Christmas Party - December ( Members Only )
  • Monthly OBS Newsletter, the OBS Pathfinder.
  • Access to the club membership directory. ( Members Only )
  • Funds raised by the annual OBS Streak road cycling event goes to the purchase of bike helmets for children who receive a bike for Christmas through the Salvation Army's Buck$ 4 Bikes program.
  • Your OBS membership card entitles you to a discount at some area bike shops (ask at your favorite shop). ( Members Only )
  • Download routes to phone or GPS device with free RideWithGPS membership ($49 annual value) (Members Only)
We hope you will consider joining OBS - dues are only $20 per year ( includes the entire family ).