Shawnee Sporting Events Combine to Create Bison Bicycle Classic & Cavalier 5k Road Race

Oklahoma Baptist University's Division of Music, in conjunction with the Pedalers Racing Team, and the Greater Shawnee Area Convention and Visitors Bureau announces the Bison Bicycle Classic to be held in Shawnee September 26, 2009. The event will include 10, 25, and 50 mile bicycle tours as well as a 50 mile non-sanctioned road race.

2009 Links

Bison Bicycle Classic Brochure

2009 BBC Tour Registration Form

Cavalier 5K Road Race
Registraion Form

10 Mile Tour

25 Mile Tour

50 Mile Tour

50 Mile Race

All proceeds for the weekend will go to Habitat for Humanity of Shawnee to build the Division of Music HFH House. This project's goal is to raise funds to build a complete home for the local HFH affiliate. In addition to the Bison Bicycle Classic, the Division of Music also holds an annual concert fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity.

St. Gregory's University will also sponsor their 5K run/race to offer an event for those who would rather run than ride a bike. Last year's combined events brought in nearly $3,000 for Habitat for Humanity.

"This is the 9^th year for the Bison Bicycle Classic and we are always amazed at the number in the community that come out to volunteer and participate," stated James Vernon, event coordinator, "we are pleased to be able to participate with our students in serving this worthy cause."

This event will include 10-mile, 30-mile, and 62-mile bike fully-supported tours for cyclists who wish not to race. In addition to the sporting events, Downtown Shawnee will be hosting the "Back on Bell Street Jazz Festival" for local and out of town participants to enjoy at the conclusion of the sporting events.

For more information regarding volunteering or participating in the Bison Bicycle Classic, please contact either Jim Vernon or Thresa Swadley, 405.878.2305 or email, .

Bison Bike Race 2008

The 2008 Bison Bicycle Classic was held in Shawnee Saturday, Oct. 4, with 10-, 26-, and 50-mile tours and a 50-mile timed race. Nearly 120 riders from all over Oklahoma participated in this year's event, which raised money for the Shawnee chapter of Habitat for Humanity.

The men's race featured a three-man breakaway which determined the final result. Erin Elliot of Fossil 1 Racing crossed the finish line in first place, followed by Chris Parks of the Pedalers Racing Team in second place, and Duke Kern of Fossil 1 Racing in third. The women's event featured a sweep of the first three places by the OKC Velo Women's Racing Team. Lesli Cappo placed first, followed by Tamie Sanders, second, and Donna Rice, third. Read more >>

2008 Bison Bicycle Classic Results