The final day of Tulsa Tough, the city’s premier three-day cycling festival, is arguably its most famous: Cry Baby Hill is part of a race loop with a steep vertical climb and a bobsled run of a downhill for cyclists. But it’s perhaps best known for the party atmosphere.
A scene from Sunday’s Tulsa Tough racing and party on Cry Baby Hill on June 7, 2026. 
A scene from Sunday’s Tulsa Tough racing and party on Cry Baby Hill on June 7, 2026. 
A scene from Sunday’s Tulsa Tough racing and party on Cry Baby Hill on June 7, 2026. 
A scene from Sunday’s Tulsa Tough racing and party on Cry Baby Hill on June 7, 2026. 
Spectators watch Tulsa Tough racing on Cry Baby Hill on June 7, 2026. 
Two spectators watch Sunday’s Tulsa Tough racing on Cry Baby Hill on June 7, 2026. 
A scene from Sunday’s Tulsa Tough racing and party on Cry Baby Hill on June 7, 2026. 
A scene from Sunday’s Tulsa Tough racing and party on Cry Baby Hill on June 7, 2026. 
A scene from Sunday’s Tulsa Tough racing and party on Cry Baby Hill on June 7, 2026. 
A scene from Sunday’s Tulsa Tough racing and party on Cry Baby Hill on June 7, 2026.
Cyclists and spectators alike weathered stormy weather to mark the event’s 20th year. The Flyer’s Joe Tomlinson was on the scene to interview folks about what makes the event special to both Tulsans and the competitors who come from around the globe to be part of it.
The Flyer’s Tim Landes was also on site for all three days of races, including Friday’s festivities in the Blue Dome District and Saturday’s races in the Arts District.
Racing during the first day of Tulsa Tough in the Blue Dome District on June 5, 2026. 
Racing during the first day of Tulsa Tough in the Blue Dome District on June 5, 2026. 
Racing during the first day of Tulsa Tough in the Blue Dome District on June 5, 2026. 
A Tulsa Tough spectator captures racing on his phone during Tulsa Tough in the Blue Dome District on June 5, 2026. 
Racing during the first day of Tulsa Tough in the Blue Dome District on June 5, 2026. 
Racing during the first day of Tulsa Tough in the Blue Dome District on June 5, 2026. 
A Tulsa Tough cyclist enjoys a complimentary beer from a spectator after racing in the Blue Dome District on June 5, 2026. 
Racing during the first day of Tulsa Tough in the Blue Dome District on June 5, 2026.
It was a rainy Saturday of racing in the Arts District during day two of Tulsa Tough on June 6, 2026. There were canceled races and rain delays before it cleared out late afternoon. 
It was a rainy Saturday of racing in the Arts District during day two of Tulsa Tough on June 6, 2026. There were canceled races and rain delays before it cleared out late afternoon. 
Tulsa Tough spectators watch cyclists race past them as the travel through the Tulsa Arts District on June 6, 2026. 
Bicyclists race past Soundpony during day two of Tulsa Tough on June 6, 2026. 
It was a rainy Saturday of racing in the Arts District during day two of Tulsa Tough on June 6, 2026. There were canceled races and rain delays before it cleared out late afternoon. 
Podium finishers pose for pictures during day two of Tulsa Tough on June 6, 2026. There were canceled races and rain delays throughout the day. 
It was a rainy Saturday of racing in the Arts District during day two of Tulsa Tough on June 6, 2026. There were canceled races and rain delays before it cleared out late afternoon. 
It was a rainy Saturday of racing in the Arts District during day two of Tulsa Tough on June 6, 2026. There were canceled races and rain delays before it cleared out late afternoon. 
Women line up to race during day two of Tulsa Tough on June 6, 2026. 
A Tulsa Tough cyclist races in the rain on June 6, 2026. Some races were canceled and others postponed due to storms. 
It was a rainy Saturday of racing in the Arts District during day two of Tulsa Tough on June 6, 2026. There were canceled races and rain delays before it cleared out late afternoon.
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