Double Barrel Gravel Ride

Get ready to kick up some dust, raise a glass, and possibly a rifle—Double Barrel Gravel turns 10, and we’re throwing the ultimate gravel bash at the iconic Benton County Quail Barn!

Phat Tire Bike Shop and the Quail Barn invite every gravel lover to experience NWA’s finest gravel roads—packed with that perfect Northwest Arkansas charm. Choose your adventure:

 15-mile leisure cruise for easy vibes and big smiles

 31-mile mid-distance thrill with just the right challenge

 70-mile epic for those hungry to conquer it all

The party? All-day, all-awesome at the Barn:

Live music to keep the energy high

Supervised skeet shooting

Ice-cold beer flowing freely, plus a mouthwatering Jambalaya and Crawfish Boil feast

This is THE gravel celebration of the year—fun for every rider, flavor for every soul.

Grab your bike, bring your friends, and let’s toast a decade of dirt, grit, and good times!

More info to follow in the coming weeks, for now mark your calendar and look for registration opening date!

Here’s the schedule:

6:30 am: Registration and Check In – get ready to rumble!

8:00 am: 71-Mile Riders Meeting and Start – the ultimate challenge begins

1:00 pm: 31-Mile and 15-Mile Riders’ Meeting and Start – join the fun, no matter your skill level

3:00 pm: The Party Starts – beer, food, music, and mayhem ensue

Note: The 71- and 31-mile courses are unmarked, so bring your A-game and your GPS. The 15-mile course will be marked, but don’t get too comfortable – it’s still gonna be a wild ride! Aid stations will be provided to keep you fueled and focused.

The Start & Finish is at the Benton County Quail Barn, and the routes feature some of the funnest, most challenging gravel roads in the area. We recommend 35mm or wider tires – anything less, and you might be in for a world of hurt. The 71-mile option features a whopping 5K in climbing, so be prepared to push yourself to the limit.

But it’s not all about the ride – the real fun starts at 3:00 pm, with an epic party featuring:

• Ice-cold beer to quench your thirst from Fossil Cove Brewery
• Delicious jambalaya and crawfish boil to satisfy your hunger
• Live music to keep you moving and grooving from Frisky Squirrels
• An inflatable obstacle course to test your skills and challenge your friends
• A raffle with some amazing prizes to take home

So, what are you waiting for?

Join the Phat Tire Phamily and get ready for the most epic adventure of the year. Proceeds benefit the Benton County Quails, so you can feel good about getting wild and crazy. See you there!

Things to bring:

• Bike, helmet and cycling clothes
• Change of clothes for post-ride festivities
• All the friends you can muster
• No need to bring guns or ammo as those are provided
• Bikes with a 35mm or wider tires are highly recommended
• Flat kits – don’t start out without one.

If you need to grab some tires or rent a bike, Phat Tire Bike Shop has you covered click on this link for rentals https://www.phattirebikeshop.com

***parking fee required $15 per vehicle- provide proof of payment from bike reg to parking tenant day of event.

This fee goes to benefit Benton County Quail Barn.

The Benton County Quails are kindly offering a camping option on Saturday night, May 17th.

Camping can be purchased in the Merchandise section of registration.

The gates will open at 4:00 pm on Friday Aril 17th, 2026

GPS Course Route Links:  

71-mile route:  Double Barrel Gravel Ride 2019 FULL (71 Miles) · Ride with GPS

31-mile route: Double Barrel 30 Mile Gravel 2019 · Ride with GPS

15-mile route: Double Barrel 15 mile short gravel · Ride with GPS

Click in the top right of the link on the ‘Export’ button to load to your GPS device of choice.