Kindred Soles
December temperatures in Arkansas have been mild so it was no surprise that this past Saturday, despite the overnight rain, early fog and light drizzle as we pulled away from […]
The Customer is Always Right
Here is a simple but powerful rule – always give people more than what they expect to get. NELSON BOSWELL It’s that joyous time of year when retail customers yell […]
1 + 1 = A Revolution
(One Rider Encouraging One Rider Equals a Revolution) Earlier this year Arkansas Outside was proud to host one of the 163 Cyclofemme rides that took place in 14 countries across the […]
Good Deeds…Done Dirt Cheap
“Recycle Bikes For Kids was started in 2008 to provide bikes to kids who would not otherwise have one. We began by buying used bikes but quickly discovered that people […]
Race the Base, The Director’s Cut
Preparing It took weeks of planning, endless phone calls to vendors and suppliers, enlisting friends to lend help and support, all for a couple of hours of chaotic activity and […]
Why I Love Spectating Cyclocross
Written and performed by Lisa, a non cyclocross rider. The cowbells. Let’s face it folks, those things are obnoxious. Not slightly annoying, not a little unnerving, they are obnoxious. And we […]
The Cossatot River Skullcrusher Trail Half Marathon
Shrouded by the darkness of the early morning, cars lined up outside the Cossatot River State Park Natural Area Visitor Center. Runners bundled against the morning chill in fleece and […]
Bicycle Safety and Maintenance
“I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by . . .Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to […]
Pre-Race News from Leadville100 MTB
We’re ready to cheer for our Arkansas contingent racing tomorrow morning in Colorado at the Leadville 100 mile Mountain Bike Race. Nearly 2.000 riders including champions, icons of the sport, celebreties in […]
Breathe, Believe and Battle
“Breathe, Believe and Battle” that mantra has most recently been attributed to Olympic volleyball star Kerri Walsh via her former coach Terry Tanner. I think I have the Believe part […]
