Call us gluttons for punishment, but there’s just something about cycling with your friends and coworkers across the state in the oppressive heat that really creates some lasting memories.

You may have heard, but only a week-and-a-half ago, Team InterWorks completed their second consecutive OK Freewheel bike tour. The tour always occurs in the dead of summer and takes riders from one end of the state to the other. This year’s route took us across several Native American nations, starting in Madill at the Southern Oklahoma border and ending in the border town of Caney, Kansas.

The event itself was absolutely incredible, and InterWorks completely supported those who chose take on the challenge, including covering the entrance fee and even giving us a PTO match for the week!

While I could recount the experience through words alone, I thought it might be more interesting to share some of the best moments shared on Twitter and Instagram by Team InterWorks. So, let’s relive the journey real quick together!

Pre-Freewheel

 

 

Double checking my gear for the next week. #TeamIW #okfreewheel2016 #interworks

A photo posted by Kirsten (@stenfullerton) on Jun 18, 2016 at 4:39am PDT

 

Packed for #okfreewheel, with the ever important Army Scout in the mix. #TeamIW on its wa… https://t.co/FQYHGiQbEJ pic.twitter.com/RjNzb86YeD

— Ben Bausili (@Bausili) June 18, 2016

 

 

We’re all loaded and heading to Day 0! #TeamIW #OKFreewheel

A photo posted by TheKatieData (@thekatiedata) on Jun 18, 2016 at 11:42am PDT

 

Day 0 – Madill to the Red River

 

#okfreewheel Day 0 complete with #TeamIW. Had a few mechanical issues, but I made it. https://t.co/PHWDrxjkr1 pic.twitter.com/0JtZ2n9DEq

— Ben Bausili (@Bausili) June 19, 2016

 

#TeamIW is tackling ~450 miles of #OKFreewheel2016 this week! #interworks pic.twitter.com/nRy8SQ4VGG

— InterWorks (@interworks) June 20, 2016

 

 

Day 0 of #okfreewheel comes to a close. We did not melt. There is hope. #teamiw #laketrout

A photo posted by Dalton Parsons (@daltonparsons) on Jun 18, 2016 at 7:06pm PDT

 

Day 1 – Madill to Coalgate

 

 

#okfreewheel – Day 1 — Madill to Coalgate — Hit the road at 6 a.m. this morning to beat the heat. We lucked out with some pretty tame temps for most of the ride. The miles were easy … until some decent rollers snuck up on us during the final 12 miles. Stops included #fortwashita and the #Chickasaw White House. Now it’s time to recover with some cheap swill and free swimming. #TeamIW #cycling

A photo posted by Garrett Sauls (@gwsauls) on Jun 19, 2016 at 2:02pm PDT

 

Set up and ready for #teamiw to arrive in Coalgate! #OKfreewheel pic.twitter.com/La621stVWj

— Katie Fontenot (@ktfontno) June 19, 2016

 

Day 2 – Coalgate to Wewoka

 

 

Good Morning! #okfreewheel #teamiw #day2

A photo posted by Dalton Parsons (@daltonparsons) on Jun 20, 2016 at 4:22am PDT

 

 

Killing this stuff all week! #teamiw #okfreewheel

A photo posted by Eli Sprague (@elisprague) on Jun 20, 2016 at 12:36pm PDT

 

 

Waiting in line for small town drug store ice cream. Spending the night in Wewoka, ok #okfreewheel2016 #teamiw

A photo posted by Scott Matlock (@scottrmatlock) on Jun 20, 2016 at 3:14pm PDT

 

Day 3 – Wewoka to Okmulgee

 

 

Day 3 of OK Freewheel gravel. Oklahoma is pretty before the heat wakes up. #okfreewheel2016 #teamIW

A photo posted by Scott Matlock (@scottrmatlock) on Jun 21, 2016 at 4:19am PDT

 

 

Was napping and woke up to this scene. Am I awake? I don’t know what’s going on here. #okfreewheel #okfw #teamiw

A photo posted by Dalton Parsons (@daltonparsons) on Jun 21, 2016 at 4:49pm PDT

 

Day 4 – Okmulgee to Sand Springs

 

 

#okfreewheel – Day 4 — Okmulgee to Sand Springs — The downhills we enjoyed yesterday were the uphills we had to climb today. After retracing yesterday’s route in reverse for a little bit, we hit some gradual downhills that allowed us to fly for a good portion of the ride. Came into familiar territory after hitting Kiefer, then went up through Sapulpa to our final destination in Sand Springs, where the mighty Arkansas doth flow. There was one decently tough climb, but today’s route, which was also the shortest yet, ended up being pretty easy with most of #TeamIW rolling in from 10 to 11. Since camp is only 15 min from home, I’m gonna enjoy a night in my own bed. Getting back on the road bright and early tomorrow! #cycling

A photo posted by Garrett Sauls (@gwsauls) on Jun 22, 2016 at 3:46pm PDT

 

Day 5 – Sand Springs to Claremore

 

 

What two grown men look like trying to Instagram #okfreewheel #teamiw #weirdos

A photo posted by Eli Sprague (@elisprague) on Jun 23, 2016 at 11:00am PDT

 

 

Rural Oklahoma barn find on Freewheel. #okfreewheel2016 #teamIW #westylife

A photo posted by Scott Matlock (@scottrmatlock) on Jun 23, 2016 at 10:53am PDT

 

Day 6 – Claremore to Bartlesville

 

 

#teamiw #OKFreewheel #okfw

A photo posted by Dalton Parsons (@daltonparsons) on Jun 24, 2016 at 4:13am PDT

 

It’s 95 degrees here in Bartlesville for #okfreewheel but #teamIW is tuned in to @OSUBaseball. #GoPokes #CWS pic.twitter.com/HtcSRZxUtu

— Will Joyce (@dontcallmebill) June 24, 2016

 

 

Sweaty, meaty dinner on top of the Price tower in Bartlesville, OK for our last night on #okfreewheel2016 #teamIW #meatsweats

A photo posted by Scott Matlock (@scottrmatlock) on Jun 24, 2016 at 5:42pm PDT

 

Day 7 – Bartlesville to Caney, KS 

 

Congrats to #TeamIW who wrapped up their week-long ride with #okfreewheel today! #okfreewheel2016 pic.twitter.com/6JVMrTlAdO

— InterWorks (@interworks) June 25, 2016

 

 

#okfreewheel – Day 7 — Bartlesville to Caney, KS — FREEWHEEL COMPLETE! Crossed the finish line in a shower of champagne today after a breezy 38-mile jaunt. #Cycling 450 miles across Oklahoma with the rest of #TeamIW has been nothing short of amazing. It was a great week spent with great people. Incredibly thankful that @interworks goes all out to support us on adventures like this. Can’t wait until the next one … after a good nap and some muchacos.

A photo posted by Garrett Sauls (@gwsauls) on Jun 25, 2016 at 9:29am PDT

 

Thanks to @msnovapraeda for reminding me that the pusheens supported me and #TeamIW all along. pic.twitter.com/WwsmcF9GOb

— Zack Gorman (@ZackaFlackaG) June 25, 2016

What a trip! Again, I can’t stress enough how lucky we are to be able to participate in stuff like this year to year. Thanks again, InterWorks! Can’t wait until the next adventure.