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One of the great things about a NICA League, which separates us from other youth cycling development programs, is we produce our own youth-specific events. This means we pick out race venues and work directly with landowners and managers to produce the highest quality youth development racecourses and events. The student-athletes get a stage of […]
Join us for a bike camping overnighter! Starting near downtown Bentonville ( exact location coming soon), we’ll ride 6 miles on gravel to Bike Camp Pea Ridge. We’ll camp there overnight, returning to our starting location in the morning. Campers need to bring all of their own camping gear, however, we have some equipment available […]
Imagine descending into one of the most beautiful canyons in Arkansas on a fall afternoon in early November, the leaves at peak foliage - passing windy ribbons of singletrack, imposing sandstone walls, vistas, and log cabins as you enter the iconic Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. This idyllic gem of the Ozarks will be your home for […]
Ozark Off-Road Cyclist and the Ozark Trail Runners unite to create the most epic 24 25 hour party you’ve ever experienced. Profits from this “race” will go to continued preservation and trail development on Mt. Kessler. Join us on November 2nd, Mt. Kessler – Fayetteville, Arkansas for a full day of partying in the dirt. […]
Northwoods Trails and Visit Hot Springs presents the 3-day, all-ages, Mountain Bike Festival in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas! We are excited to invite you all to the 6th Annual Gudrun: Northwoods MTB Festival. This 3-Day Mountain Bike Festival will include competitions and activities including: Slow Roll Fun Ride, Full Enduro, Mini Enduro, Waffles & […]
We are stoked to partner with the city of Hot Springs to make The Ouachita Triple Crown part of the Gudrun Northwoods Festival this year!! Participants are encouraged to join in on the rest of the Gudrun activities and parties, it is a great time in the Northwoods! The Ouachita Triple Crown route was first […]
Birdeye Gravel expands its weekend festivities with this unique challenge dubbed the Night Owl! Two distance options, one epic endeavor. Picture this: sunset is approaching, a live band is ready to send you off, and you're surrounded by a group of enthusiastic riders ready to take on the night. There will be a few stashed […]
Discover Birdeye - an Adventure Getaway on Crowley's Ridge As autumn paints the landscape in vibrant hues, immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry and scenic beauty of Arkansas' Delta region. Rolling gravel routes that traverse the ridge, farmland, levees, and historic country roads are the main event. Rewarding Gravel Rides - Explore beautiful terrain with beginner, […]
Date change due to weather forecast, more information is available here: https://arkansasoutside.com/jones-center-bike-festival-rescheduled-due-to-weather-forecast/ Gear up for an action-packed weekend of bike-forward events you and your family won’t want to miss at the Jones Center Bike Festival! The Jones Center Bike Festival brings three unique cycling and adventure events to the heart of downtown Springdale: a kids […]
The ALS Association's Ride to Defeat ALS is a community fundraising event that creates the hope and action needed to create a world without this devastating disease. Each ride brings together a diverse group of individuals and teams dedicated to taking the challenge for those who bravely fight ALS and creates hope for a future […]
The full competition schedule can be found here. Please review the event eligibility guide here to ensure participation qualifications are met. At the time of registration, all participants competing in the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships MUST hold a Collegiate Category A license and a minimum of Category 2 in the discipline of entry (Endurance, DH, DS). Each license allows […]
What It Is… This is an extreme gravel event that will test your mind, body, and soul. You will ride 76 miles and cover 8,000 feet of vertical gain over remote, demanding and unforgettable terrain. Unforgettable partly because of relentless climbing but more so because it might be the most beautiful place you’ll ever pedal […]
Welcome to the Central Arkansas Cyclocross Series "CACS" The atmosphere of cyclocross racing is what draws many racers and fans to the sport. Cyclocross is very spectator friendly with the courses set up in local parks and the short races happening at high speeds. Although the racing can be highly competitive on the course, there’s […]
IT'S BACK, BETTER AND IMPROVED! The annual "WANGO TANGO" endurance race, a loud and rowdy 4-hour ENDURANCE mountain bike race/party on the City Lake trail system in Siloam Springs Arkansas will include for the first time a 5K and 10K trail run! You read that right, this year the Wango Tango will include a 5k and […]
The Bentonville Enduro highlights the best of Bentonville, Arkansas, where an extensive network of nearly 70 miles of world-class trails and multiple trail systems creates a proper canvas for two days of rowdy enduro racing in the Mountain Biking Capital of the World™. In addition to classic venues like Coler Mountain Bike Preserve and Slaughter […]
Introducing the OZ Kids™ GRIT Crit – a bike race carved through the fields off Price Coffee Road for kids ages 2 -10. This event will be a fall fueled fun fest. It will be EPIC! Race categories: Balance Bike Ages 2-3 Balance Bike Ages 4-6 Pedal Bike Ages 3-4 Pedal Bike Ages 5-6, Girls […]