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The Buffalo Headwaters Challenge presented by Adventure Subaru is a three-day, all-inclusive, “off the grid” mountain bike festival. It includes 5 meals, libations, primitive tent and RV camping, live music, and amazing riding, highlighted by the annual “Challenge” ride on Saturday, January 25th, 2025. The “Challenge” ride consists of a 40ish mile semi-supported backcountry mountain bike experience with a few marked bailouts along the way. It’s a ride, not a race… just finishing is winning. During your ride you will possibly encounter dj’s in the woods and of course the infamous grilled cheese and soup at the iconic fire tower. In addition on Sunday you will have the choice of joining the gravel challenge group ride to the Buffalo Outdoor Center or using your wristband at The Buffalo Outdoor Center and that will get you free shuttles for the DH runs all day.
Important! This is our annual fundraiser for the club and goes a long way in providing the needed tools and materials that go into the 10,000 hours plus volunteers put in each year. With that this is a non refundable event. If weather becomes an issue we will reschedule event to a later date but will not be offering refunds. Thank you for your understanding.
The first 200 members to register will receive an exclusive 20th challenge commemorative coaster set.
All attendees will receive a pair of custom “firetower” socks.
Member giveaways include:
2 night camper cabin stay at Devils Den (courtesy of AR state parks)
Horseshoe Ranch Gift Card
Phat Tire Bike Shop Gift Cards
and many more!
We will have post ride yoga on Saturday.
Another Sunday option will be a guided trail run.
-A limited number of primitive RV spots are available for an additional $25.00. (no hook ups)
-Tickets will be limited in quantity.
-For 5 meals, 2 live bands, free beverages, killer routes , amazing humans, and a special swag bag you aren’t going to find a better deal!
Live Music from The Spooklights and Crescent City Combo.
Dinners provided by Phat Tire Bike Shop and OORC.
Thanks for you continued support and much gratitude to all of our sponsors.
Lunch at the fire tower provided by The Buffalo Outdoor Center
Beverages by Trailside Coffee Co, Fossil Cove Brewery, Liquor World and the OORC
Breakfasts provided by Ozark Natural Foods and the OORC.
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