Cold Turkey Mountain Bike Festival (GCXC)

Friday, November 14, 2025 - Sunday, November 16, 2025

Event info
Sport: Cycling - mtn cross-country
Location: Tulsa, OK, United States
Registration closes: Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 PM (GMT-6)
Organized by: River Parks Authority
Event website: https://coldturkeymtbfest.com/
Event notes

Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness is THE destination for incredible mountain biking in Oklahoma. Cold Turkey MTB Fest is a 3-day mountain bike festival showcasing the most diverse and extensive trail system that Green Country has to offer. Thanks to a huge response over the last few years, Turkey Mountain is ready to host Oklahoma’s 3rd annual Cold Turkey Turkey Mountain MTB Bike Festival or as we simply call it CTTMMTBBF!

 

Join us Friday, November 14th for early packet pickup along with the free nighttime festivities such as group rides, Friday Night Lights Jump Jam and Zingo Unchained! Saturday continues the festivities with the 5 stage Enduro Party, a kid friendly amatuer focused 3 stage Mini Enduro Lite, and free skills clinics. Sunday we return with the GCXC series XC race and the Kids 'Lil Turkey's Race along with more rides and clinics.  The festival will top things off with the new Rockyard Bike Park Showcase

 

Whether you come out to compete in races, ride for fun, or just to spectate – get ready for 3 full days of energy and fun! 

 

Registration fees and signed waivers are required for races. Helmets are mandatory. All events and races are subject to weather and trail conditions and may be adjusted as needed. Exact race times may be adjusted closer to the event. Spectating is FREE to all.

 

Cold Turkey MTB Festival Schedule of Events

 

Friday:

  • 2:00pm - Registration and Packet Pickup open
  • 2:00pm - Beginner Women's Jump Clinic hosted by Bella Vista Adventure Co. Supporting Matthew Mark Foundation 
  • 2:30pm - All courses open to pre-ride
  • 3:00pm - Enduro Pre-Ride guided by team Ripple Effect (Free to join. Must register. Limited Space)
  • 2:00pm - Beginner Open Jump Clinic (All Genders, Ages 14+) hosted by Bella Vista Adventure Co. Supporting Matthew Mark Foundation 
  • 5:00pm - Friday Night Group Ride presented by Soundpony Triad Bank (Free to join. Lights required)
  • 6:30pm - Cookout sponsored by Soundpony Triad Bank (Free for all)
  • 6:30pm - Friday Night Lights Jump Jam presented by Sun & Ski Sports (Free. Skyline Jumps lit until 9pm)
  • 7:00pm - Whip Off Contest (Free. Show us what you got)
  • 8:00pm - Zingo Unchained! presented by Bicycles of Tulsa, team Ripple Effect and Sram (Free. Lights suggested but not required)

Saturday:

  • 9:00am - Women's Guided Mini Enduro Lite Pre-Ride
  • 10:00am - Cold Turkey Enduro Party
  • 10:00am - Mini Enduro Lite 
  • 2:00pm - Footdown competition presented by Bombsquad (What is FootDown?- No touching -No foot down. Last man "trackstanding" wins. See Bombsquad for details)  
  • 2:15pm - Enduro Party and Mini Enduro Awards
  • 3:00pm - Ride with Veterans hosted by Dirt Therapy Project
  • 4:00pm - MTB Olympics on the Skyline jumps hosted by Aaron Gardner and Cole Angermayer (No registration required. Just good ol' fun and games)
  • 5:00pm - Jump Jam continues Skylilne jumps lit up again until 9 pm

Sunday:

  • 9:00am - Cold Turkey XC Races
  • 9:00am - Intermediate Womens Jump Clinic hosted by Bella Vista Adventure Co. Supporting Matthew Mark Foundation 
  • 9:30am - Trail Flow & Skills Clinic with Bike Club PMBIA instructor Emily Adamic
  • 10:30 - Intermediate Open Jump Clinic (All Genders, Ages 14+) hosted by Bella Vista Adventure Co. Supporting Matthew Mark Foundation 
  • 11:00am - Youth Clinic with Bike Club Tulsa (Free to join. Must Register.  Loaner Bikes available)
  • 11:00am - Footdown Full Contact competition presented by Bombsquad (What is FootDown?- Full Contact this time -No foot down. Last man "trackstanding" wins. See Bombsquad for details) 
  • 12:00pm - Tour de Turk freeride hotspots hosted by pro racer Steve Mullins (advanced/expert riders only)
  • 3:00pm - Rockyard Bike Park Showcase!  Join us at the Rockyard to finish out the night with live music and awesome spectating at the Bike Park
  • 3:30pm - XC Awards

 

Where is Tukey Mountain? 

  • 6850 S Elwood Ave, Tulsa, OK 74132

 

Where should I park?

  • Parking is available in all 3 park lots located on Elwood and 61st street. Overflow will be located in the lawn near the lower lot.
  • Please follow direction of the parking volunteers.
  • You are responsible for your vehicle and it's contents
  • Keep your vehicle locked and anything valuable out of sight.
  • DO NOT LEAVE YOUR BIKE UNATTENDED AT ANY TIME!

 

Details for Cold Turkey's XC Event:

Is this race sanctioned by USA Cycling? 

  • NO. This race is NOT permitted by USAC.
  • No license required!

 

Which category should I register for?

  • Beginner - (Cat3 Distance) First time racers or those with minimal race experience, you're just here to have fun, estimated time 45-60 minutes
  • Sport - (Cat2 Distance) Moderately experienced age group racers who can maintain a strong pace for over an hour,  estimated time 75-90 minutes
  • Open/Expert - (Cat1 Distance) You know who you are... you will race anyone, anywhere, anytime, estimated time 90+ minutes

 

What are my race options?

  • Choose your race based on category, gender, & age OR bike type SS(Single Speed) or E-bike:
  • Kids 9:30am 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12 (Boys & Girls race together) 
  • Beginner 10:30am Women: 13-15, 16-18, 19-44, 45-59, 60+ Men: 13-15, 16-18, 19-44, 45-59, 60-69, 70+
  • Sport 12:00pm Women Open (Sport distance) Women: 13-15, 16-18, 19-44, 45-59, 60+ Men: 13-15, 16-18, 19-44, 45-59, 60+
  • Open 1:45pm Men, Open E-Bike, Open Singlespeed (Sport distance)

 

What's the deal with GCXC?

  • Green Country XC is a MTB Race Series specific to NE Oklahoma.
  • There are 3 spring races and 3 fall races, with an individual and team points race.
  • Check GCXC Website for all rules, events and standings
  • Check the GCXC Facebook page for event updates .
  • A helmet is required at ALL times while riding a bike.
  • On race day, Riders may NOT be on any portion of the race course except while racing.
  • No pre-riding during live racing.

 

Will there be a series champion for each category within the GCXC series?

  • Yes, points are available at all GCXC events.
  • Cold Turkey is the season finale, the racer with the most points will be awarded as the series winner.
  • You are allowed 1 drop race. See GCXC website for more details.

 

Will there be a team points race within the GCXC series?

  • Yes, the Team Challenge is comprised of teams with 4 to 6 racers.
  • The top 4 racers will score at each race.
  • There will be no drop races.
  • Racers do not have to be on the same 'sponsored team or club'.
  • There will be no charge or fee.
  • Team captain will create a team during registration "Team name (Team Challenge ONLY!)" Other team members will select this team name during registration. See GCXC website for more details.

 

Will there be something for my kid to do?

  • Yes, Saturday we have the Kid friendly Mini Enduro Lite. This can also be ridden with a parent or guardian. Sunday Kids XC Race is open to ages 4 to 12.
  • The courses will be age appropriate.
  • GCXC number plates are FREE for all Kids.
  • No USAC or any other type of license required.
  • A helmet is required at ALL times while riding a bike

 

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Cold Turkey Mountain Bike Festival (GCXC) includes the following 22 events. Select from the following:
Enduro Pre-Ride led by team Ripple Effect -FridayNov 14, 2025
Friday Night Group Ride p/b Soundpony Triad BankNov 14, 2025
Friday Night Lights Jump Jam p/b Sun & Ski SportsNov 14, 2025
Zingo Unchained p/b Bicycles of Tulsa - FridayNov 14, 2025
Beginner Women’s Jump Clinic - FridayNov 14, 2025
Available entries: 10
Beginner Open Jump Clinic - FridayNov 14, 2025
Available entries: 10
Van or Car Camping Single Night (Fri or Sat)Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025
Van or Car Camping Both Nights (Fri and Sat)Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025
Tent Camping Single Night (Fri or Sat)Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025
Tent Camping Both Nights (Fri and Sat)Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025
Women's Guided Mini Enduro Lite Pre-Ride -SaturdayNov 15, 2025
Cold Turkey Enduro Party - SaturdayNumber of entries: Nov 15, 2025
Ride with Veterans /Dirt Therapy Project -SaturdayNov 15, 2025
Mini Enduro Lite (Beginners & Amateurs) - SaturdayNumber of entries: Nov 15, 2025
Cold Turkey XC Races - SundayNov 16, 2025
Trail Flow & Skills Clinic w/ Emily Adamic -SundayNov 16, 2025
Intermediate Women’s Jump Clinic - SundayNov 16, 2025
Available entries: 10
Intermediate Open Jump Clinic - SundayNov 16, 2025
Available entries: 10
Youth Clinic w/ Bike Club Tulsa -SundayNov 16, 2025
Tour de Turk Freeride led by Steve Mullins -SundayNov 16, 2025
Available entries: 25
Rockyard Bike Park Showcase -SundayNov 16, 2025
Donate to Turkey Mountain Trail Maintenance FundNov 16, 2025