Hundreds Of Cyclists Gather To Compete As Day 1 Of Tulsa Tough Kicks Off

Day one of the Tulsa Tough cycling event starts Friday night in the Blue Dome District, attracting lots of spectators and competitors.

Friday, June 11th 2021, 5:19 pm

By: Jonathan Cooper

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TULSA, Oklahoma -

Tulsa Tough is back on this weekend after taking a year hiatus due to the pandemic. Hundreds of cyclists will be competing for big prizes.

The first race started at 5 p.m. Friday in the Blue Dome District of downtown Tulsa. Organizers expect thousands of spectators in addition to the hundreds of competitors.

If you come out this weekend, expect some road closures along with lots of live music and vendors. People News On 6 spoke with are excited to be back at the annual event after it was canceled last year due to COVID-19.

Cyclists from around the country have come here to compete.

On Saturday, the race will move to the arts district and then on Sunday to Cry Baby Hill on Riverside.

Jonathan Cooper

Jonathan Cooper is the weekend evening anchor and reporter for News on 6. He is no stranger to Oklahoma, working for the ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City for the past three years.