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From Turkey Mountain To OKXC: Building An Oklahoma MTB Scene - Bobby Reese

Cycling Oklahoma·Ryan Ellis·24 February 2026·1h 41m

About this episode

We sit down with Tulsa trail builder and race director Bobby Reese to map how Turkey Mountain grew to 70 miles, why Cold Turkey became a three-day fundraiser party, and how OKXC aims to unite Oklahoma racing with a rider-first spring series. From vintage 26ers to party enduro to short-lap XC, we keep it fun, fair, and community-led. • Turkey Mountain’s trail expansion and wayfinding • Cold Turkey Fest schedule, formats, and camping • Enduro party timing and mini-enduro for beginners • OKXC vision, six-race spring calendar, short laps • Bales, Purcell, Mooser, McMurtry, Keystone, Arcadia • One-day state championship structure and goals • Team challenge rules and free first number plates • Nonprofit funding, sponsors, and community impact • Little Shredders kids racing and Saturday schedules If you have interest in any sponsorship of the OKXC series or this podcast, please reach out and let me know Instagram @okxcraceseries www.okxcseries.com