Don't be alarmed by the pack of sinewy men in Spandex catching brunch at BBD or downward dogging in the Yoga Room this week. Starting Friday, cyclists from across the country are congregating in the 918 for Tulsa Tough, an annual cycling festival sponsored by Saint Francis that features three intense races, a few leisurely tours, some sweet live music, and hopefully for observers, a corn dog stand or two.
"Athletic" probably isn't a word someone would list if they were describing me in a finite way, but you all should know that I'm absolutely stoked for this event. Any excuse to pitch a tailgate tent and sip on cold ones before 5:00 has me sold. Okay, so this festival is supposed to focus on "healthy living," but designations such as this has never stopped me before. Factor in the slight potential to witness a bowling ball-esque collision, and the premise is even more exciting! I know it's hard to get excited about any other sports event during the NBA playoffs, but the race up Crybaby Hill Sunday afternoon is going to be awesome.