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The main course is flat to rolling 24-mile loop with one .5-mile climb on each lap. The start/finish line is located at the Prairie Grove upper elementary school. The Junior Men and Women age 11-14 course is a 13-mile loop with rolling to flat terrain. STRAVA MAPS FOR ALL CATEGORIES: NWA Spring Classic Road Race Course […]
The main course is flat to rolling 24-mile loop with one .5-mile climb on each lap. The start/finish line is located at the Prairie Grove upper elementary school. The Junior Men and Women age 11-14 course is a 13-mile loop with rolling to flat terrain. STRAVA MAPS FOR ALL CATEGORIES: NWA Spring Classic Road Race Course […]
The Avoca Race Series is back for 2023! The 2023 series has been rebranded and will be a four-race series (road only) with a similar race format as done in previous years. Registration is live now on Bikereg.com. Please help the process by registering online for $20 per race. Onsite registration will be $30. Race […]
The Avoca Race Series is back for 2023! The 2023 series has been rebranded and will be a four-race series (road only) with a similar race format as done in previous years. Registration is live now on Bikereg.com. Please help the process by registering online for $20 per race. Onsite registration will be $30. Race […]
Noon2Moon is the only annual fundraiser race by Coler, for Coler! Registrations and donations support Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, which is operated by Peel Compton Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit). All funds raised go back to the trail development and accessible programming that make Coler a unique destination for visitors from Northwest Arkansas and beyond!
Rider registration is underway for the 2023 Tour de Toad Ride for Literacy! This family friendly bicycle event is held in conjunction with Toad Suck Daze in Conway and will take place Saturday morning, May 6th. You can sign up for a 10, 20, or 40 mile ride, and there’s a family ride, too. Earn […]
Mount Nebo State Park is a 1,750 ft mountain escape in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley and is part of the Monument Trails system. Stepping out on the butte, you will be immersed in spectacular views that set the stage for mountain bike trails for everyone, and include waterfalls, pine forests, winding rock […]
Noon2Moon is the only annual fundraiser race by Coler, for Coler! Registrations and donations support Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, which is operated by Peel Compton Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit). All funds raised go back to the trail development and accessible programming that make Coler a unique destination for visitors from Northwest Arkansas and beyond!
Rider registration is underway for the 2023 Tour de Toad Ride for Literacy! This family friendly bicycle event is held in conjunction with Toad Suck Daze in Conway and will take place Saturday morning, May 6th. You can sign up for a 10, 20, or 40 mile ride, and there’s a family ride, too. Earn […]
Mount Nebo State Park is a 1,750 ft mountain escape in the Arkansas River Valley's heart and part of the Monument Trails system. Stepping out on the butte, you will be immersed in spectacular views that set the stage for mountain bike trails for everyone, and include waterfalls, pine forests, winding rock gardens, and gravity–down […]
Mount Nebo State Park is a 1,750 ft mountain escape in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley and is part of the Monument Trails system. Stepping out on the butte, you will be immersed in spectacular views that set the stage for mountain bike trails for everyone, and include waterfalls, pine forests, winding rock […]
Spring Ride Starts in Fayetteville and Finishes in Bentonville. Start Times: 7-7:30, 7:30-8, 8-8:30, 8:30-9, 9-9:30 FinishLine Closes at 2 PM! Helmets are required to participate!! Shirt sizes are Not guaranteed after April 6th. If you need to register for a shuttle please copy and paste link: https://app.regwiz.io/register/s2sshuttle/958
Join us to celebrate Women's MTB Day! Let's ride together and then regroup for a potluck picnic and socialize! (WOAR events are always free) Participants need a helmet and a mountain bike in good working order. 3 ride options: Beginner, Beginner Plus, and Intermediate. Most trails are Iron Mtn are green/blue, so route options will […]
Join us to celebrate Women's MTB Day! Let's ride together and then regroup for a potluck picnic and socialize! (WOAR events are always free) Participants need a helmet and a mountain bike in good working order. 3 ride options: Beginner, Beginner Plus, and Intermediate. Most trails are Iron Mtn are green/blue, so route options will […]
It's TIME to Gravel! Recycle Bikes for Kids is excited to announce the Arvest Bank Dirty Fondo will be on Sunday, May 7th, 9:00am at the Big Barn located at 103 Bransford Road, Lonoke. Recycle Bikes for Kids is also super excited to announce TIME Bicycles will be presenting one of their ADHX Gravel Bikes to the […]
It's TIME to Gravel! Recycle Bikes for Kids is excited to announce the Arvest Bank Dirty Fondo will be on Sunday, May 7th, 9:00am at the Big Barn located at 103 Bransford Road, Lonoke. Recycle Bikes for Kids is also super excited to announce TIME Bicycles will be presenting one of their ADHX Gravel Bikes to the […]
Riders from all over the country will meet in Bentonville, Arkansas for the third annual Minority Mountain Bikers - Bike Week. Bentonville, the "Mountain Biking Capital of the World" is a must-ride spot for mountain bikers, after millions have been spent by the Walton Family Foundation (Wal-Mart family) and others to improve the trails and […]
Riders from all over the country will meet in Bentonville, Arkansas for the third annual Minority Mountain Bikers - Bike Week. Bentonville, the "Mountain Biking Capital of the World" is a must-ride spot for mountain bikers, after millions have been spent by the Walton Family Foundation (Wal-Mart family) and others to improve the trails and […]
https://www.facebook.com/bigbearbicyclebattle July 20th course https://www.strava.com/routes/2984638237071208084 Payout for A, B, and Women races 1st $50.00 2nd $35.00 3rd $ 20.00 Over all race series Your score for a single Crit is computed from the total number of racers your beat plus 1 point. The more people who participate means there are more points to be earned. Payout […]
https://www.facebook.com/bigbearbicyclebattle July 20th course https://www.strava.com/routes/2984638237071208084 Payout for A, B, and Women races 1st $50.00 2nd $35.00 3rd $ 20.00 Over all race series Your score for a single Crit is computed from the total number of racers your beat plus 1 point. The more people who participate means there are more points to be earned. Payout […]
The Avoca Race Series is back for 2023! The 2023 series has been rebranded and will be a four-race series (road only) with a similar race format as done in previous years. Registration is live now on Bikereg.com. Please help the process by registering online for $20 per race. Onsite registration will be $30. Race […]
Presented by Central Arkansas Off-Road Group and Bell and Company: (the proceeds from this non-profit event benefit NICA/Conway Bearcats and COG) Get ready for the new and improved 2021 Gnome: New and redesigned trails. An awesome kid’s 1-mile course. Stryder races for young and old. Have an old BMX bike? Take off the pedals and […]
- Do you identify as FTWN-B? - Are you active 3+ days a week? - Do you ride 3x a week? This can include virtual rides, i.e., Zwift. - Can you comfortably ride 30 miles? - Do you have a gravel bike in good working order or plan to get one? - Can you commit to […]
Double Barrel is coming in 2023!! Mark your calendars! Set aside the date. We are doing it again on May 13, 2023. Phat Tire Bike Shop and Benton County Quail Barn will host the intrepid and adventurous gravel riders who vow to conquer NWA's chunky gravel roads. We keep the party going all day at the Quail […]
Presented by Central Arkansas Off-Road Group and Bell and Company: (the proceeds from this non-profit event benefit NICA/Conway Bearcats and COG) Get ready for the new and improved 2021 Gnome: New and redesigned trails. An awesome kid’s 1-mile course. Stryder races for young and old. Have an old BMX bike? Take off the pedals and […]
- Do you identify as FTWN-B? - Are you active 3+ days a week? - Do you ride 3x a week? This can include virtual rides, i.e., Zwift. - Can you comfortably ride 30 miles? - Do you have a gravel bike in good working order or plan to get one? - Can you commit to […]
Double Barrel is coming in 2023!! Mark your calendars! Set aside the date. We are doing it again on May 13, 2023. Phat Tire Bike Shop and Benton County Quail Barn will host the intrepid and adventurous gravel riders who vow to conquer NWA's chunky gravel roads. We keep the party going all day at the Quail […]
25th Annual Race to Hydrate 5K, Youth Run, & 13K Run or Cycle Saturday, May 13th, 2023 Bring the entire family out for a fantastic day of running and fun! Whether you’re looking for a 5k to finish with your friends, a longer 13k, or an untimed 13k cycle, we’ve got it all. The kids […]
Register online by May 5, 2023. 50 mile Race starts at 8 am 10 mile Family Fun Ride starts at 8:30 am 50 mile is $35 per rider, 10 mile is $25 per family.
Set your alarms for 6:58 am, Sunday, May 14, 2023. Registration for the 5th Annual Güdrun at Northwoods/Cedar Glades Trails in Hot Springs will open at 7 am, Sunday, May 14, 2023. Why would you want to get signed up that quickly? There are a couple of very good reasons. Registration is limited and this […]
Set your alarms for 6:58 am, Sunday, May 14, 2023. Registration for the 5th Annual Güdrun at Northwoods/Cedar Glades Trails in Hot Springs will open at 7 am, Sunday, May 14, 2023. Why would you want to get signed up that quickly? There are a couple of very good reasons. Registration is limited and this […]
https://www.facebook.com/bigbearbicyclebattle July 20th course https://www.strava.com/routes/2984638237071208084 Payout for A, B, and Women races 1st $50.00 2nd $35.00 3rd $ 20.00 Over all race series Your score for a single Crit is computed from the total number of racers your beat plus 1 point. The more people who participate means there are more points to be earned. Payout […]
https://www.facebook.com/bigbearbicyclebattle July 20th course https://www.strava.com/routes/2984638237071208084 Payout for A, B, and Women races 1st $50.00 2nd $35.00 3rd $ 20.00 Over all race series Your score for a single Crit is computed from the total number of racers your beat plus 1 point. The more people who participate means there are more points to be earned. Payout […]
The Avoca Race Series is back for 2023! The 2023 series has been rebranded and will be a four-race series (road only) with a similar race format as done in previous years. Registration is live now on Bikereg.com. Please help the process by registering online for $20 per race. Onsite registration will be $30. Race […]
Race Details The Joe Martin Stage Race is a 4-day, 4-stage professional men's and women's cycling race along with a 2-day, 3-stage amateur stage race held in the spring each year in Fayetteville, Arkansas USA 2022 will celebrate the 45th anniversary of the amateur races; the 20th anniversary of the USA Cycling Pro Road Tour […]
Race Details The Joe Martin Stage Race is a 4-day, 4-stage professional men's and women's cycling race along with a 2-day, 3-stage amateur stage race held in the spring each year in Fayetteville, Arkansas USA 2022 will celebrate the 45th anniversary of the amateur races; 20th anniversary on the USA Cycling Pro Road Tour (PRT) […]
Race Details The Joe Martin Stage Race is a 4-day, 4-stage professional men's and women's cycling race along with a 2-day, 3-stage amateur stage race held in the spring each year in Fayetteville, Arkansas USA 2022 will celebrate the 45th anniversary of the amateur races; the 20th anniversary of the USA Cycling Pro Road Tour […]
Race Details The Joe Martin Stage Race is a 4-day, 4-stage professional men's and women's cycling race along with a 2-day, 3-stage amateur stage race held in the spring each year in Fayetteville, Arkansas USA 2022 will celebrate the 45th anniversary of the amateur races; 20th anniversary on the USA Cycling Pro Road Tour (PRT) […]
Love to ride? This event has options for everyone! Road riding, gravel grinder, paved trail system; there are courses for all riders, no matter your riding level! Bring your club, team, friends, and/or family for a day of excellent riding and relax with a beer and refreshments at the finish. Want to explore the back […]
Love to ride? This event has options for everyone! Road riding, gravel grinder, paved trail system; there are courses for all riders, no matter your riding level! Bring your club, team, friends, and/or family for a day of excellent riding and relax with a beer and refreshments at the finish. Want to explore the back […]
The Course Northwest Arkansas has some of the best road riding in the United States. If you’ve ever ventured into the backroads, you’ll find gravel roads unrivaled anywhere else on earth. Have you ridden the singletrack? It’s world-famous. We thought we’d take these three paragons of NWA and wrap them into a brutally beautiful, challenging, […]
The Experience Fayetteville Criterium is a technical 1.2-mile course with an uphill section leading to the start/finish line that will challenge the field as the race progresses. Please refer race bible as a guide only (located in Rules section) for parking and rider support area and start times. Located in the downtown Fayetteville area, the start/finish line is at […]
The Experience Fayetteville Criterium is a technical 1.2-mile course with an uphill section leading to the start/finish line that will challenge the field as the race progresses. Please refer race bible as a guide only (located in Rules section) for parking and rider support area and start times. Located in the downtown Fayetteville area, the start/finish line is at […]
https://www.facebook.com/bigbearbicyclebattle July 20th course https://www.strava.com/routes/2984638237071208084 Payout for A, B, and Women races 1st $50.00 2nd $35.00 3rd $ 20.00 Over all race series Your score for a single Crit is computed from the total number of racers your beat plus 1 point. The more people who participate means there are more points to be earned. Payout […]
https://www.facebook.com/bigbearbicyclebattle July 20th course https://www.strava.com/routes/2984638237071208084 Payout for A, B, and Women races 1st $50.00 2nd $35.00 3rd $ 20.00 Over all race series Your score for a single Crit is computed from the total number of racers your beat plus 1 point. The more people who participate means there are more points to be earned. Payout […]
Bentonville Bike Fest presented by Mobil1 returns for its third year with several exciting changes, the first being an earlier date, May 25 through 28, 2023. The earlier date is one of several updates for the Bike Fest including a new venue, more competitions, and additional activities. These features will add to festival staples that include […]
Bentonville Bike Fest presented by Mobil1 returns for its third year with several exciting changes, the first being an earlier date, May 25 through 28, 2023. The earlier date is one of several updates for the Bike Fest including a new venue, more competitions, and additional activities. These features will add to festival staples that include […]
The Tour de BBQ event combines cycling with BBQ all for the cause of helping individuals become economically independent through Dress for Success. The third annual Tour de BBQ benefiting Dress for Success NWA is coming up on 5/27/23. All proceeds benefit Dress for Success in empowering women toward economic independence. The first 250 registered […]
The Tour de BBQ event combines cycling with BBQ all for the cause of helping individuals become economically independent through Dress for Success. The third annual Tour de BBQ benefiting Dress for Success NWA is coming up on 5/27/23. All proceeds benefit Dress for Success in empowering women toward economic independence. The first 250 registered […]
Presented by studioDRIFT, this ride will take gravel riders on a one-of-a-kind tour and experience in the Arkansas Delta. Starting on Cherry Street in Downtown Helena, AR, there will be three ride options: a beginner, intermediate, and a 50-mile loop for more experienced cyclists. The ride will begin at 10 AM on May 27th and will originate […]
2023 Fayetteville Ramble Explore NWA with us on our first Ramble Ride in Arkansas. The Fayetteville Ramble is produced in connection with Experience Fayetteville. This Ramble travels 227 miles with just under 21,000 feet of climbing. Daily miles and climbing on this ride: Day 1: 59 mi. / 4,624 ft. Day 2: 64 mi. / […]
2023 Fayetteville Ramble Explore NWA with us on our first Ramble Ride in Arkansas. The Fayetteville Ramble is produced in connection with Experience Fayetteville. This Ramble travels 227 miles with just under 21,000 feet of climbing. Daily miles and climbing on this ride: Day 1: 59 mi. / 4,624 ft. Day 2: 64 mi. / […]
Celebrating 20 Years of fantastic cycling to benefit cancer patients in Arkansas! Tour de Rock, benefitting CARTI Cancer Center, attracts cyclists from all over the southern region and is considered the fastest Century Ride in the South. Riders choose from one of four pancake-flat routes that wind and weave through Central Arkansas. Tour de Rock is a well-supported […]
Celebrating 20 Years of fantastic cycling to benefit cancer patients in Arkansas! Tour de Rock, benefitting CARTI Cancer Center, attracts cyclists from all over the southern region and is considered the fastest Century Ride in the South. Riders choose from one of four pancake-flat routes that wind and weave through Central Arkansas. Tour de Rock is a well-supported […]
The Talihina Chamber of Commerce presents to you the Talimena Challenge! Ride the Talimena National Scenic Byway with beautiful mountain scenery! The ride begins in Talihina Oklahoma and cyclists will ride to Queen Wilhelmina. Fully supported event! The ride is 95 miles long and has seven Category 5s climbs with 11,500 total gain in elevation.
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