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Our History Now in its second decade, this unique event provides a sixty-plus mile loop and two days of mountain bike touring and racing on two of our best trails. The Ouachita Trail is known for its challenging climbs, vast technical sections, and scenic views of the Ouachita River. The Womble Trail (an IMBA Epic) […]
Welcome to the 4th edition of Ozark Gravel Doom - the premier bikepacking event of Arkansas! This is not for the faint of heart; it's a proper Ozark backcountry experience. Forest Service and County roads get ROWDY. A hardtail mountain bike with 2.2" tires or bigger is the general recommendation. If you're a fan of […]
Camping at the ranch: Friday, April 4th and Saturday April 5th. All proceeds for camping will be given to the ranch owners as our thank you for allowing all of us to enjoy their private property. Camping fee is for Friday and Saturday nights (no different if you only stay one of those nights.) Primitive […]
A USA Cycling sanctioned road race with multiple categories. The race is held on a local favorite course in Prairie Grove, AR just minutes from Fayetteville. This race is a great early season test of the legs or the perfect opportunity to try your first competitive mass-start road race.
This is a one day event but will be in conjunction with the Southern Enduro Tour Stop #4 - the Northwoods Enduro held on Sunday. There will be a coveted King & Queen award for the top male and female who take on both the Wildcat Marathon and the Northwoods Enduro! The Cedar Glades trails will […]
Celebrating the unique culture and beauty of the Arkansas Delta, the 4th Annual Delta Grind will be held on Saturday, April 12th, 2025. This event will offer various activities including cycling, running, walking, live music, food, and other exciting experiences. Participants can choose from various cycling routes that cater to all skill levels, from challenging […]
The Southern Enduro Tour (SET) visits Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma offering the best variety of terrain in the mid-west and creating a regional championship that is both challenging and fun for any mountain biker that is seeking a premium race experience. At the season finale the SET will crown competitors as the best all-around Enduro […]
The Iron Mountain XC is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the lengendary trail system of Iron Mountain which is located on DeGray Lake just outside of Caddo Valley, Arkansas. This is a USA Cycling-sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels. An annual licenses is […]
Race Category Details: First Chance: 4:30pm start 20 minutes This category is for the rider who is new to the sport of competitive USA Cycling-sanctioned bike racing and/or criteriums. See First Chance section for more details and explanation of this category. A one-day or annual USA Cycling is required to participate in this race. Both can be […]
UPDATE & DATE CHANGE: According to Tim Scott, Assistant Superintendent at Devil's Den State Park, "Due to the extreme weather, the Ozark Mountain Bike Festival has been rescheduled for April 19, 2025. The event will be a one-day affair, and we will release a new schedule within a few days. I included a few photos […]
Twin Mountain Gravel A festival celebration of dirt and community. Our goal with Dirt Movement events is to create courses and experiences that are shared, as much as possible, for all participants. It doesn’t matter if you’re running 3 miles or riding 50 miles. We are one community with one purpose - get outside and […]
Tour de Art: The Janine & Jay Earney Memorial Bike Ride & Art Show is right around the corner! Have you registered for the 5, 25 or 60-mile bike ride yet? There will also be a short family fun bike, trike or hike event that is FREE! Register here: https://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-art-the-janine--jay... 5-mile, 25-mile, 60-mile: $25 entry […]
Enjoy the beauty of North Central Arkansas farmland. These routes are almost entirely gravel roads that roll past seemingly endless cow pastures and hay fields. It is surprisingly varied and engaging terrain that takes riders up to scenic hilltops and down to wooded creeks. Distance options are 50, 30, or 17 miles - each route […]
The Highlands Gravel Classic is the only age-group qualifier in the USA for the Trek UCI Gravel World Series (GWS) as 1 of 2 qualifying events in North America.The GWS will include both new and existing events from around the world as part of the series to qualify competitors to attend the world championships in October. Selection […]
Noon2Moon is a 6-hour endurance race and the only Coler Fundraiser event of the year! When you register to race, you support improvements to your favorite trails at Coler, facilities, and access to affordable classes that make Coler a unique destination for all! Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is a community space provided by the Peel […]
Gravelfest for MS: May 3-4, 2025 Event Overview: Gravelfest for MS is a fun, two-day gravel biking event with routes tailored to all levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders. The event supports the Rampy MS Research Foundation, raising funds for cutting-edge multiple sclerosis research at UAMS (Little Rock, AR), Northwestern University (Chicago, IL), and the University […]
Leatherwood Gravity Challenge This thrilling event will showcase the best of Downhill Mountain Biking located right here in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. It will be an adrenaline pumping mix of technical trails, fast descents and an exclusive race day only stage that will challenge even the most seasoned riders. ** Event Overview** Total Laps - […]
More information: https://www.literacyactionar.org/tour-de-toad-bike-ride/
Come join us for a fun-packed weekend of racing and fellowship. Challenging courses and fast competition with a side of pizza and beer. An onsite mechanic sponsored by Meteor will be available Saturday morning for those last-minute adjustments. Friday Night Packet pickup at Pedaler's Pub 6:30-8 Saturday Morning Pre-Race packet pickup 7:30-8:45 Pre Race meeting […]
Recycle Bikes for Kids is excited to announce Subaru of Little Rock is the presenting sponsor for the 2024 RB4K Dirty Fondo. The event will be Sunday, May 5th, with a 9:00am start at the Big Barn located at 103 Bransford Road, Lonoke. Packet Pickup will be Saturday, May 4th from 4:30 until 6:45pm at Flyway […]
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