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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 […]
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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 season test of the legs or the perfect opportunity to try your first competitive mass-start road race. |
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Since 1989, Devil’s Den State Park has been celebrated as the birthplace of Arkansas mountain biking at this annual festival. Join park staff and the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists for a family-friendly weekend exploring the Monument Trails and making memories. Guided rides are available for a wide range of skill and experience levels, from beginners to […] |
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Mile Zero: Delta Outdoor Festival A weekend celebration of adventure, culture, and community. The event combines cycling, running, paddling, and birding experiences to showcase the Delta’s stunning landscape. Mile Zero offers a wide array of activities for participants of all ages and abilities, including: – Gravel and road cycling routes connecting to the Delta Heritage Trail […] 
The full competition schedule can be found here. Please review the event eligibility guide here to ensure participation qualifications are met. Please note, all riders who want to compete at the 2026 Paracycling Road National Championships must meet all eligibility, licensing, category, and age requirements as indicated in the eligibility guide linked above. For event updates and additional […] |
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Come have some fun with us April 11th, 2026 in Hardy, Arkansas, along the beautiful Spring River! We wanted to create something fun and inexpensive for people to come do in our little corner of the Ozarks. The kid's races are intended to be a great entry into the sport of cycling - no drama, […]
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Join us for a rally-style celebration of cycling, culture, and community in the heart of the Arkansas Delta. This unique event blends the best of gravel and road riding with the Delta’s vibrant soul — live music, local food, and cultural experiences that honor the region’s deep roots in music, history, and heritage. From mellow scenic routes to gnarly, […]
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Rock the Ridge is a family-friendly gravel event rolling through the quiet roads and ridge lines around Pea Ridge, Arkansas. We’ve designed two routes so everyone can share the day whether you’re brand-new to gravel riding or looking for a solid early-season challenge. Routes Gravel Beginnings: 13-Mile Loop: Low-traffic gravel and paved sections, welcoming to all ages […] |
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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 […] |
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The Arkansas Interscholastic Cycling League was organized in 2015 to provide a fun, safe and high quality mountain biking program for students in grades 6 to 12. With the cooperation of our partners and our sponsors, we are able to provide a competitive mountain bike racing experience. Regardless of ability level, the Arkansas League is […]
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Get ready to kick up some dust, raise a glass, and possibly a rifle—Double Barrel Gravel turns 10, and we're throwing the ultimate gravel bash at the iconic Benton County Quail Barn! Phat Tire Bike Shop and the Quail Barn invite every gravel lover to experience NWA’s finest gravel roads—packed with that perfect Northwest Arkansas charm. Choose your […] |
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The Highlands Gravel Classic is the first of two qualifiers in the USA for the UCI Gravel World Series (GWS). The GWS will include both new and existing events from around the world to qualify competitors to attend the world championships in Nice, France. Selection for the world championships will be based upon age group and […] |
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Enjoy the beauty of North Central Arkansas farmland. These routes are almost entirely gravel roads that roll past 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 is challenging […]
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The 2026 Tour de Toad Ride for Literacy is Saturday, May 3rd! Sign up for a 10, 20, or 40 mile ride!
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the Pedaler's Bash will begin and end on the north side of Allens Foods. When Parking, Please park on the west side, in the back of the large parking lot, furthest away from the businesses neighboring Allens, please be respectful and dont take parking away from the businesses in the shopping center Allens Foods is […] |
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