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Kessler Mountain Jam is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the trails of Kessler Mountain in south Fayetteville, AR. This is a USA Cycling sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels. An annual license is required to race in the Cat 1 category. The Novice […]
What better way to kick out Domestic Violence awareness month of October than a charity gravel ride for our local domestic violence shelter Compassion's Foundation! Come join us in the SW Arkansas region as we move our charity event off of the pavement and to some beautiful gravel. More details to come! Event Details Choose […]
Kessler Mountain Jam is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the trails of Kessler Mountain in south Fayetteville, AR. This is a USA Cycling sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels. An annual license is required to race in the Cat 1 category. The Novice […]
This challenging 1000+ mile Ouachita Triple Crown bikepacking race takes competitors through the Ouachita Mountains and the Arkansas River Valley. Arkansas’ Epic Back Roads Bicycle Race! The Arkansas High Country Race has moved south to Hot Springs for 2023! In addition to the classic Arkansas High Country Route, this event will also feature the South […]
This challenging 1000+ mile Ouachita Triple Crown bikepacking race takes competitors through the Ouachita Mountains and the Arkansas River Valley. Arkansas’ Epic Back Roads Bicycle Race! The Arkansas High Country Race has moved south to Hot Springs for 2023! In addition to the classic Arkansas High Country Route, this event will also feature the South […]
A Bicycle Tour of the Ouachita Mountains and the Talimena Scenic Drive The Wheel A’ Mena Bicycle Tour will be staged out of Mena, Arkansas which is located at the foothills of Rich Mountain and distances will be offered of either a 30-mile, 50-mile, and 70-mile route. This ride provides some of the best scenic […]
Each registration comes with a one-day pass to the King Biscuit Blues Festival and Tour da Delta socks. Rest stops will be located along 4th Street on the way to Storm Creek Lake by DeSoto School, Storm Creek Lake, the Fire Tower along the High Road to Bear Creek Lake, at Bear Creek Lake, the […]
A Bicycle Tour of the Ouachita Mountains and the Talimena Scenic Drive The Wheel A’ Mena Bicycle Tour will be staged out of Mena, Arkansas which is located at the foothills of Rich Mountain and distances will be offered of either a 30-mile, 50-mile, and 70-mile route. This ride provides some of the best scenic […]
Proceeds from the Arky support our annual charity giving, including McGehee Boys' and Girl's Club, Big Dam Bridge Foundation, Recycle Bikes for Kids, Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas, Bike League, Adventure Cycling Association, and others. IMPORTANT: THE NEW HWY 167, 4 LANE, DIVIDED BYPASS IS NOW OPEN. FROM PINE BLUFF OR LITTLE ROCK, TAKE THE […]
Proceeds from the Arky support our annual charity giving, including McGehee Boys' and Girl's Club, Big Dam Bridge Foundation, Recycle Bikes for Kids, Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas, Bike League, Adventure Cycling Association, and others. IMPORTANT: THE NEW HWY 167, 4 LANE, DIVIDED BYPASS IS NOW OPEN. FROM PINE BLUFF OR LITTLE ROCK, TAKE THE […]
Welcome to the 3rd annual Bikeboom, Deaf Bike Festival; a 3 day social/gathering event filled with clinics, ride tours, volunteering, and having a good time with the D/deaf community. Your participation contributes to the growth of the D/deaf cycling community, whether it's a road, gravel, or mountain bike. We all share a common goal, to […]
Welcome to the 3rd annual Bikeboom, Deaf Bike Festival; a 3 day social/gathering event filled with clinics, ride tours, volunteering, and having a good time with the D/deaf community. Your participation contributes to the growth of the D/deaf cycling community, whether it's a road, gravel, or mountain bike. We all share a common goal, to […]
Now’s your chance to shred both the MTB trails and gravel roads that put NWA on the map. With Life Time Little Sugar MTB presented by Mazda on October 15 and Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda on October 21, join us for an 8-day festival in Northwest, AR. Big Sugar Classic is a celebration of cycling, […]
Now’s your chance to shred both the MTB trails and gravel roads that put NWA on the map. With Life Time Little Sugar MTB presented by Mazda on October 15 and Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda on October 21, join us for an 8-day festival in Northwest, AR. Big Sugar Classic is a celebration of cycling, […]
Jonesboro Police DARE will be hosting the DARE 2 Tread event for the 6th year! We had a great turnout in 2022! We are excited about 2023! On October 14th, we want you to come out and enjoy our trails at Craighead forest. We will start by access 1 at the boat ramp area. The […]
Jonesboro Police DARE will be hosting the DARE 2 Tread event for the 6th year! We had a great turnout in 2022! We are excited about 2023! On October 14th, we want you to come out and enjoy our trails at Craighead forest. We will start by access 1 at the boat ramp area. The […]
Pedal the Ridge will feature a 50 Mile and 20 Mile option. This will be a gravel ride with 3 stops along the 50 Mile route and 1 stop along the 20 Mile route. In honor of the race's return after a 4 year hiatus, both races will be offered at a celebratory price of […]
Pedal the Ridge will feature a 50 Mile and 20 Mile option. This will be a gravel ride with 3 stops along the 50 Mile route and 1 stop along the 20 Mile route. In honor of the race's return after a 4 year hiatus, both races will be offered at a celebratory price of […]
Join us for the inaugural Little Rock Micro Fondo! But what exactly is a Micro Fondo, you might ask? Well, it's a ride that's shorter than the grandeur of a traditional Fondo, yet it's packed with all the charm. This event places a special emphasis on delightful gourmet food stops, all while celebrating the vibrant […]
Capitol City Enduro - Little Rock, AR Presented by Arvest Bank | Hosted by Ozark Outdoor Foundation For details about AES and the other races in the series can be found at Arkansas Enduro Series This is the 2nd race of the AES Fall Series at Murray Park in Little Rock, Arkansas! The race is rated […]
Capitol City Enduro - Little Rock, AR Presented by Arvest Bank | Hosted by Ozark Outdoor Foundation For details about AES and the other races in the series can be found at Arkansas Enduro Series This is the 2nd race of the AES Fall Series at Murray Park in Little Rock, Arkansas! The race is rated […]
The mountain bike capital of the world goes electric this fall at SHIFT‘23. Join PeopleForBikes in Bentonville, Arkansas, home to innovative leaders in biking, business, and culture, for a gathering centered around the fastest-growing sector of the bike industry. The conference will feature various sessions focused on the most important developments and trends in the […]
The mountain bike capital of the world goes electric this fall at SHIFT‘23. Join PeopleForBikes in Bentonville, Arkansas, home to innovative leaders in biking, business, and culture, for a gathering centered around the fastest-growing sector of the bike industry. The conference will feature various sessions focused on the most important developments and trends in the […]
In 2018 Western Spirit Cycling partnered with Visit Bentonville and OZ Trails to provide our first venue east of the Rockies. After that inaugural event we’re 100% convinced that it needs to be yearly thing. From the fresh air of the Ozarks to the multiple trail hubs and bike parks, the area has everything we could ask […]
In 2018 Western Spirit Cycling partnered with Visit Bentonville and OZ Trails to provide our first venue east of the Rockies. After that inaugural event we’re 100% convinced that it needs to be yearly thing. From the fresh air of the Ozarks to the multiple trail hubs and bike parks, the area has everything we could ask […]
Bringing together trail running, Mountain Biking, & Rock Climbing over a 3-day festival-style event. Free camping, great food, live music, and a load of fun & games! Friday - 5k Kickstart the weekend on the famed North Sylamore Creek Hiking Trail. The 5k trail run traverses out of the hollow to a stunning view of […]
Bringing together trail running, Mountain Biking, & Rock Climbing over a 3-day festival-style event. Free camping, great food, live music, and a load of fun & games! Friday - 5k Kickstart the weekend on the famed North Sylamore Creek Hiking Trail. The 5k trail run traverses out of the hollow to a stunning view of […]
The Pedestal Rock and Lick Fork Bicycle ride is held every October on the 3rd Saturday of the month, with the hope that fall foliage is in full swing. The 2023 ride will be on Saturday, October 21. The Pedestal Rock 40 supports work being done by Community Voices, a 501(c)3 organization, to showcase the […]
The Pedestal Rock and Lick Fork Bicycle ride is held every October on the 3rd Saturday of the month, with the hope that fall foliage is in full swing. The 2023 ride will be on Saturday, October 21. The Pedestal Rock 40 supports work being done by Community Voices, a 501(c)3 organization, to showcase the […]
Hey Friends, many of you’ve asked and guess what??? We’re doing it again. Pink’s Adult Bike Night is back. Mark your calendars for Friday, October 27th. This is the Halloween Edition. Please meet us at Argenta Plaza (in the lot behind 600 Main St in North Little Rock) at 7:00 PM and we will roll […]
Hey Friends, many of you’ve asked and guess what??? We’re doing it again. Pink’s Adult Bike Night is back. Mark your calendars for Friday, October 27th. This is the Halloween Edition. Please meet us at Argenta Plaza (in the lot behind 600 Main St in North Little Rock) at 7:00 PM and we will roll […]
The start/finish location is Lake Wedington Recreation Area just outside of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Lake Wedington is a US Forest Service Park and offers great amenities and a natural setting to come hang out for the weekend and enjoy some of the best gravel in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas. 3 gravel ride distances of 42, […]
The start/finish location is Lake Wedington Recreation Area just outside of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Lake Wedington is a US Forest Service Park and offers great amenities and a natural setting to come hang out for the weekend and enjoy some of the best gravel in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas. 3 gravel ride distances of 42, […]
Rich in culture and beautiful rolling county roads, Crowley’s Ridge in the Arkansas Delta is one of those places full of authenticity. Routes are 75% gravel and 25% pavement, an equal mix of farmland, levees, and historic gravel lanes. All routes start/end in Birdeye. The fall harvest will be wrapping up in the farmlands while […]
For details about AES and the other races in the series can be found at Arkansas Enduro Series This is the final round of the Fall AES! The race is rated 1 out 5 | Skill-3 | Fitness-4 | Gnar-3 This is a two-day event with up to 6 stages on Saturday and another 6 stage on […]
Rich in culture and beautiful rolling county roads, Crowley’s Ridge in the Arkansas Delta is one of those places full of authenticity. Routes are 75% gravel and 25% pavement, an equal mix of farmland, levees, and historic gravel lanes. All routes start/end in Birdeye. The fall harvest will be wrapping up in the farmlands while […]
For details about AES and the other races in the series can be found at Arkansas Enduro Series This is the final round of the Fall AES! The race is rated 1 out 5 | Skill-3 | Fitness-4 | Gnar-3 This is a two-day event with up to 6 stages on Saturday and another 6 stage on […]
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 25TH, 2023, TO GUARANTEE EVENT T-SHIRT Sevier County Chamber of Commerce will hold the 12th annual TOUR DE QUEEN With five routes of different lengths, riders of all levels will enjoy a scenic trek through the countryside or up by the lake. Routes include a 15-mile, 25-mile, 36-mile, 38-mile, and 47-mile ride. Bring the whole […]
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 25TH, 2023, TO GUARANTEE EVENT T-SHIRT Sevier County Chamber of Commerce will hold the 12th annual TOUR DE QUEEN With five routes of different lengths, riders of all levels will enjoy a scenic trek through the countryside or up by the lake. Routes include a 15-mile, 25-mile, 36-mile, 38-mile, and 47-mile ride. Bring the whole […]
LRCX p/b SHAM Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023 Venue: War Memorial Park, 5101 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205 TIME CATEGORY FIELD DURATION ENTRY AWARDS 10:00 am Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Junior Male 15-18 50 30 min $15 prereg, $20 raceday Prizes/3 10:00 am Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Junior Female 15-18 50 30 min $15 prereg, $20 raceday […]
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