About BLN

BLN is a cycling club based in Norman, Oklahoma who advocate and promote cycling of all forms in Central Oklahoma. We strive to educate both new and seasoned riders alike in the nuances of road cycling, touring, racing, and mountain biking. The BLN hosts the Norman Conquest, a challenging road tour of eastern Cleveland County, and the Sooner Stampede, a USAC mountain bike race that is affiliated with the Tour de Dirt State Championship series.

We have members who are heavily involved in local and national cycling. Our members serve on the City of Norman Bicycle Advocacy Committee, which is the city's long range planning board for cycling in Norman, as well as serve as stewards for the Lake Thunderbird Clear Bay Mountain Bike Trail system, which is one of the premier mountain bike venues in the state featuring over 25 miles of trail. We meet once a month on a revolving basis on the first Monday of every month.

Join BLN

Why join BLN?

Membership supports cycling advocacy and local charities and services. The BLN is actively involved in the Norman Bicycle Advisory Committee. Membership includes access to regular group rides and ride notifications, insurance benefits, as well as the opportunity to join in social events throughout the year with friends and family. BLN members share a special camaraderie and fellowship that comes from club rides.

Tuesday and Thursday Off-Season Club Night Rides - 6 PM

The Tuesday and Thursday off-season club ride starts and ends at the Brookhaven Village Starbucks parking lot. A helmet, taillight, and headlight are required and a spare tube is recommended. The ride consists of one group that does an average pace of approximately 16-17 mph. Off-season rides are on unless heavy precipitation or temperature is less than 40F at ride start.

Tuesday Club Ride - 5:30 PM

The Tuesday club ride starts from the Forest Lumber parking lot on W Rock Creek Rd. A helmet is required and lights and a spare tube are recommended. Three groups depart beginning daylight savings from March to November.

A Group Ride — Fast

40 miles / 22+ mph / Drop ride
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31969175

B Group Ride — Intermediate

28 miles / 16-18 mph / Drop ride
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32045206

C Group Ride — Beginner

24-34 miles (depending on daylight) - riders decide which route to ride that night / 12-14 mph / No drop ride

Thursday Club Ride - 5:30 PM

The Thursday club ride starts at Reaves Park. A helmet is required and lights and a spare tube are recommended. Three groups depart beginning daylight savings from March to November.

A Group Ride — Fast

33.2 miles / 20+ mph / Drop ride
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14108180

B Group Ride — Intermediate

16-18 mph / Drop ride - 28 miles

C Group Ride — Beginner

24-34 miles (depending on daylight) - riders decide which route to ride that night / 12-14 mph / No drop ride

Sooner Stampede

The world's greatest mountain bike race.

The Sooner Stampede is part of the Tour de Dirt race series and is held on the 3rd Saturday of March at the Lake Thunderbird State Park Clear Bay Area.