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Close the Loop Public Forum
2025-11-06 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Dunbar Community Center, 1001 West 16th Street, Little Rock, 72202, United States
What’s It About?
The City of Little Rock Public Works Department, Civil Engineering Division, will present plans for the Arkansas River Trail – Cantrell Road Connection. This key segment between Water Works Road and LaHarpe Boulevard will complete a vital missing link in the trail system, helping to Close the Loop for safer, continuous access along the River Trail.
This is the section of the trail between Bruce Moore Drive (formerly Arch St.), behind City Hall, to the Gill Street Bridge west of Dillard’s Headquarters on the north side of Cantrell Road.
City representatives will be available to discuss the design, answer questions, and collect feedback from the public.

Why It Matters
Completing the Arkansas River Trail enhances connectivity, safety, and recreation for all users—cyclists, runners, and pedestrians alike. Your input helps ensure that this community project reflects the needs of everyone who enjoys our trail system.

For more information, contact:
Fernando Villa, Civil Engineering Division
📞 (501) 371-4808

🎉 Let’s make it happen—join us and help Close the Loop!

Black Friday Cleanup
2025-11-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Lyle Park, 2 Rivercrest Cir, Benton, AR, 72015, United States
Join Saline River Canoe, Arkansas Watertrails Partnership, and ACC BOATR for the 14th Annual Black Friday Cleanup! Details may change, but what we are thinking at this time is that we will once again try to have a “downriver” opportunity for those who would like that, which will most likely be a float from Lyle Park to the Saline River Crossing led by the famous (infamous?) “Chicago Bob” Tyler, and then a land-based crew that will hit two areas – the flood debris from a former homeless camp near the Interstate 30 crossing, and the area near the Saline River Crossing, including a spot known to be subject to illegal dumping.

Suitable attire for the land-based crew will be any outdoor clothing you are comfortable in, sturdy shoes, muck boots, or hiking boots, and work gloves. If you have any trash pickers, you might want to bring them. Bags and “specialty tools” like shovels and saws will be available.

The downriver trip will most likely be from Lyle Park to the newly refurbished bridge at the Saline River Crossing. Water level is at 53 cfs on 11/13, which would mean one or two wades might occur, but there are several days with rain in the forecast, so anything is possible, and it will likely be better. Distance is 3.6 miles, so this crew should be able to join the Land-Based Crew for the afternoon hot dogs. Boats will be available, or you can bring your own. Shuttle will be provided. You need to have your own “temperature-appropriate” river clothing. That could be a drysuit, a wetsuit, or just a dry bag with a change of warm clothes, as long as you’ve got some level of experience boating in cooler temperatures with whatever setup you choose.

Forecast (updated 11/13): High of 60 degrees, 20% chance of rain. (Check back for updates)

Note: We are not creating an “Event” page due to Facebook restrictions on editing Event details as needed, but feel free to share this post with others. Just let us know in the comments if you think you might be able to join, and we will try to not run out of hot dogs and/or burgers!

Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas Membership and Public Meeting
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Flyway Breckenridge, 10301 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, 72227, United States
Join us for an important community meeting at 6 PM on February 10, 2026, at the new Flyway Breckenridge Brewery in the Breckenridge Center at the southeast corner of I-430 and Rodney Parham Blvd. We apologize for the late notice. This conversation is one you will not want to miss.
Our guest speaker will be Maneesh Krishnan, Director of Public Works for the City of Little Rock. He will share updates on major alternative and active transportation projects shaping the future of mobility in our city, including progress on Closing the Loop of the Arkansas River Trail, the Markham Road Diet, and several other initiatives aimed at creating safer and more accessible routes for people who walk, roll, and ride.
Whether you are a longtime advocate, a casual rider, or simply curious about what is coming next for Little Rock infrastructure, your voice matters. This is a great chance to learn, ask questions, and connect with others who care about building a more bike friendly city.
We look forward to seeing you at Flyway Breckenridge Brewery. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and help us keep the momentum going for better biking in central Arkansas.

RB4K Dirty Fondo presented by Subaru of Little Rock
2026-05-03 09:00 - 14:00 | BIg Barn – Lonoke, 103 Bransford Rd, Lonoke, AR, 72086, United States
Recycle Bikes for Kids is excited to announce Subaru of Little Rock is the presenting sponsor for the 2025 RB4K Dirty Fondo.
The event will be Sunday, May 3rd, with a 9:00am start at the Big Barn located at 103 Bransford Road, Lonoke. Packet Pickup will be Saturday, May 2nd from 4:30 until 7:00pm at Flyway Brewing in North Little Rock.
Recycle Bikes for Kids is also super excited to announce TIME Bicycles will be presenting one of their ADHX Gravel Bikes to the winner of the Flyway Brewing Bike Raffle.
All Dirty Fondo riders are eligible to win the TIME Bicycles ADHX gravel bike by registering before 5:00pm on Saturday, May 2.
The winner will be drawn at Flyway Brewing, 314 Maple Street, North Little Rock, during packet pickup at 6:30pm.
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE PRESENT AT THE DRAWING TO WIN THE BIKE.
The winner will visit the TIME Bicycles office and sit down with staff to decide the size and components of the bike.
The first 100 riders registered will receive one of our swag bags. RB4K personnel will be at Flyway Brewery from 4:30 until 7:00pm handing out swag bags, prizes and answering any questions you may have about the event.
Routes this year:
40 mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49769130
40 mile alternate route in case of flooding https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49769001
32 mile alternate route in case of flooding https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49769053
26 mile alternate route in case of flooding https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49769090
18 mile alternate route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49769277

The Fastest Finishers for the 40 mile route this year will win free entry into the Dirty Fondo next year. Congratulations to Jamie Walden for winning free entry this year!
The Race to the Treasure Chest is sponsored by the Grumpy Rabbit restaurant in downtown Lonoke. Be the first riders to the Frisby Fish Farm Treasure Chest Rest Stop and grab gift cards to the Grumpy Rabbit.
Kids under 16 years of age can register for half price, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is registered for the ride.
And as always, Gravel Ducks will be available at all rest stops. Grab one of the rubber ducks, but only one, and return it to the Finish Line where you can win prizes at the Redstone Construction Prize Table.
After the ride, return to the Big Barn and enjoy the Finish Line Party. The Beer Garden will be open when you get back. Lunch starts at 11:00am. If you want someone to join you for lunch, extra lunch tickets can be purchased for $20.
Be sure to grab a selfie or a professional portrait at the Dirty Fondo Photo Booth, sponsored by the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas. We want to see all your pictures, so feel free to post on our FB page. http://www.facebook.com/RB4KDirtyFondo
All proceeds from the RB4K Dirty Fondo go directly to Recycle Bikes for Kids to support the mission of giving free bikes to kids, providing adults the opportunity to earn a bike, and supporting bike infrastruture and education in our community.
