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SUMMARY:Tour de Salvation
DESCRIPTION:Your registration fee benefits The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope program. This program provides individualized services to families with children who desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability that repeats generation after generation. It seeks to address the root causes of poverty in addition to The Army’s history of compassionate serving. By helping families overcome challenges like unemployment\, unstable housing\, and lack of education\, we can lead families down a path toward increased stability and\, ultimately\, self-sufficiency. \nJoin us for a family friendly\, multi “bike”\, ride in our beautiful Hot Springs!\nYou will have the option to ride your road bike only\, MTB only\, or BOTH!! Yes\, we will have routes that include both road AND mountain. We will have a shuttle for your bikes at the exchange location. \nAfter you have worked up a good appetite come celebrate your finish at our After Party. (Farmers Market) Your “tour” registration includes food and drink\, t-shirt\, and other awesome swag. (Family Ride includes Finisher Medal\, food and drink only) We have put in a lot of time into planning\, and months of meetings to bring you a fun unique experience in our beautiful city on your bike! \nCome enjoy music\, food\, and drinks provided by The Salvation Army Canteen\, and good family fun! Not riding? No worries! You can buy a ticket to the after party and join in on the festivities by being a virtual rider. \nSAG and Aid Stations will be available on each route. \n***Riders must wear bib numbers (supplied with registration) to obtain food and access to certain areas of the route. Medical support will be available; however\, medical personnel will not be dispensing comfort medications such as: aspirin\, ibuprofen\, Tylenol. Participants are asked to bring their own comfort medications as needed. \nHelmets are required for ALL riders regardless of the route you ride or your age. \nPlease download and save the route you plan to ride!!! All the routes will be well marked but it always helps to have the route on your bike computer! All routes are below. \nFull Tour de Salvation\nIf you plan to ride the Full Tour route\, you have the option to bring two different bikes. Many riders will ride the road route with a road bike (or gravel bike) and then switch to their mountain bike (MTB). Or you can complete the entire ride on your MTB!  If you plan to switch bikes\, remember to bring the shoes you need for each bike! You will need to “check in” your mountain bike and MTB shoes by 6:45 am on the day of the event. Your MTB will be shuttled to the switch point. Once you switch bikes at the trail\, you will leave your road bike at the switch point and it will be shuttled back to the start point. After completing the mountain bike trail ride at the Pullman Trailhead\, you will simply ride your MTB on the road for 2.5 miles back through downtown (bathhouse row) to the Farmer’s Market. Strava route: Road Portion https://www.strava.com/routes/3132071064894932544 MTB Portion https://www.strava.com/routes/3132071154709554368 \n  \n  \nRoad Only Routes \nHilly Road Tour Route- Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125951649470336056 \nEast Road Tour Route- Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125953515350025272 \nMTB ONLY Routes \n24-mile MTB Tour Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3121949753781927130 \n17-mile MTB Tour Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125963887079819482 \nFamily Route \nFamily Fun Route- Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125956192373982426 \n  \nIf you are not riding the Full Tour\, you will complete your routes on one bike.\nTypically riders will complete a road route on a road bike.\nLikewise\, riders will complete a MTB route on a mountain bike. \n  \nThis is a charity event benefiting the Salvation Army Pathway of Hope.  In the event there is inclement (lightening/unsafe) weather or an unforeseen reason the ride is canceled\, (as well as participant cancellation) there will be no refunds of entry fee or carry over for next year.  We appreciate you showing your support for this benefit! \nCheck out Visit Hot Springs at www.hotsprings.org  for information on how to make a weekend of it!! Like where to stay\, things to do\, and places to see!! \n  \n \nOrder you TDS jersey today!\nWear it to TDS 2026 and be entered to WIN FREE entry into TDS 2027! Two styles available FONDO (club fit) NOVA PRO (race fit). Price reflected in styles (3 pocket with zipper)\nhttps://jakroo.com/custom-product?id=SyeK0E7bJj&item=By-y2DZvF2&team=r1J3v-Ptn \nhttps://jakroo.com/custom-product?id=SJzUmQZki&item=BJlk2w-wY2&team=r1J3v-Ptn
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LOCATION:Hot Springs Farmer’s & Artisans Market\, 121 Orange St\,\, Hot Springs\, AR\, 71901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
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SUMMARY:99 Miles of Bad Road
DESCRIPTION:99 Miles of Bad Road is a gravel bicycle race starting and ending in Hardy\, Arkansas.  Expect every road surface type\, with roughly 80% being unpaved.  Don’t let the elevation profile of the GPX fool you – Devices have picked up 100 feet or more of elevation gain per mile. These are relentless rolling hills with an occasional punchy climb or sketchy descent.  Everything from mud\, dirt\, gravel\, concrete bridges\, clay\, crushed limestone\, creek rocks\, broken pavement\, and more.  This route earns it’s name.  This is an ‘even year’ so we will be running the loops clockwise! Make sure you download the EVEN YEAR files. \nAll finishers will receive a cool memento! Top 3 in each category will receive a unique custom award. \nOh\, and we also have a 199 Mile route option… all 199’ers will be required to provide their own live GPS tracking – either via phone\, Garmin\, Spot\, etc. \nCheck the website and Facebook regularly for updates! \n————– \n-Both distances of this race are loop routes that start and end at Loberg Park in Hardy\, Arkansas.  Camping is available at the campground next door to the park.  We have nothing to do with that\, you’ll have to reserve with them here if you wish to camp: https://www.campspot.com/park/hardy-campground-rv-park \n-Unless there are tornadoes\, large hail\, or extreme thunderstorms the day of the race\, we will not cancel.  Put your big boy/girl pants on\, and ride! \n-There will be some water stops on the 99 mile route\, and this year we will have a fully stocked aid station at the Mammoth Spring State Park around half way. We will update the Ride With GPS route maps to reflect the locations closer to race day. The 199’ers can use these as well – however a large portion of their route will be ‘DIY’. Watch the website for the 199 Route file to be uploaded – that will give you guys an idea of where to find what so you can start planning your water and food needs ahead of time. \n-You are solely responsible for your own safety. We will however require a headlight\, flashlight\, or headlamp\, a whistle/horn\, at least 2L of water capacity\, and an emergency blanket/bivy\, and either a phone\, GPS\, or Bicycle computer. \n– Despite the risk of people tampering with arrows/flagging\, we WILL mark the 99 course this year\, well enough in advance to prevent timing issues. This does mean that some markers could be moved or taken down by people\, so you must make sure you have the right GPX file on your phone\, watch\, or computer. You are responsible for studying the route maps and navigating.  That’s half the fun!
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/99-miles-of-bad-road-2/
LOCATION:Hardy City RV Park Campground\, 3 North Spring Street\, Hardy\, 72542\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:The River Classic
DESCRIPTION:RIVER CLASSIC SEPT. 12\, 2026\nIn 2015\, a small group of cyclists who wanted to support Young Life’s work in South Little Rock decided to organize a cycling fundraiser and what is now the Young Life River Classic was born. In the eleven years since\, the event has grown from fewer than 50 riders to more than 300 in 2025. \nThroughout\, we’ve remained focused on two things: \n\nProducing a USA Cycling sanctioned\, well-supported event for cyclists of all levels\, and\nSupporting Young Life’s mission to serve teenagers from underserved communities south of Interstate 630.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBig Dam Bridge Training Program\nThe River Classic is again part of the Big Dam Bridge 100 official training program. Through a partnership with the Big Dam Bridge Foundation and Arvest Bank\, participants in the Big Dam Bridge training program will ride the River Classic as a “Dress Rehearsal” for the BDB100 that is two weeks after our event. Find out more about the training program at www.thebigdambridge100.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the River Classic?\n\nA USA Cycling-sanctioned\, fully supported ride with great fun\, food and fellowship\nThis is a fully supported ride\, with on-site mechanics and SAG\, well-stocked rest stops and route markers from RouteArrows to make navigation easier.\nA ride with three distance options for every level of cyclists:\n\n\n\n\n23.5 miles for beginners or those that just want to cruise\n40.6 miles for those looking for a weekend challenge\n63.6-mile route for experienced cyclists\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration for the 2026 ride is now open! \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nLunch will be provided after the ride by Corky’s! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\nPacket Pick-up will have two options: 1) Friday\, September 11 at Spokes bike shop in the Pleasant Ridge shopping center on Cantrell from 12-1:30 PM and 4:30-6:00 PM\, or 2) Saturday\, September 12 at the event venue at Ace Glass from 6:30-7:45 AM. \nThe 2026 River Classic will depart from the Ace Glass Corporate Headquarters (3101 Dugan Street\, near the LR Airport) Saturday morning at 8am. \nWe will provide post-ride food and drinks\, and all participants will receive a free photo from RBS Pics Photography! \nAll courses are well-marked by RouteArrows and we have several aid stations along the route where Young Life leaders and students will be ready to provide assistance. \nAll participants will receive an event t-shirt. \nWe hope to see you on Saturday\, September 12! \n  \nWhat Past Riders Say About the River Classic\n“Ride was great. Food was great. Fellowship was great. Well done Young Life!” \n“Great social event. Great course!” \n“I don’t ride in this area much\, so it’s fun to enjoy new scenery.” \n“Love supporting the cause!” \n“After party was great. The T-shirts are great!” \n“I really enjoy riding with a big group and meeting new people.” \n“Love the start and finish location and the courses.” \n“The route was very nice.” \n 
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/the-river-classic/
LOCATION:ACE Glass Manufacturing\, 3101 Dugan St\,\, Little Rock\, 72206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:NWA Bike-a-Palooza
DESCRIPTION:Bike Clubs of Northwest Arkansas host a ride by cyclists\, for cyclists\, to raise funds for NWA charity Pedal It Forward. Join us Friday evening and Saturday morning for a bike ride\, food\, and friends!
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/nwa-bike-a-palooza/
LOCATION:Sugar Creek Center\, 22 Sugar Creek Center\, Bella Vista\, 72714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:NW Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships
DESCRIPTION:The NW Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships return to Devil’s Den State Park on September 19\, 2026\, bringing together riders from across the region for one of Arkansas’ longest-running mountain bike traditions. Featuring categories for beginners\, intermediate\, advanced\, youth\, and citizen racers\, the event offers challenging cross-country racing on the park’s rugged Ozark terrain while remaining spectator-friendly for families and fans. The championships are part of Arkansas’ strong mountain biking culture and continue a decades-long legacy of competitive racing in Northwest Arkansas.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/nw-arkansas-mountain-bike-championships/
LOCATION:Devil’s Den State Park\, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74\, West Fork\, AR\, 72774\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:Big Dam Bridge 100
DESCRIPTION:The Big Dam Bridge 100 is an annual event in central Arkansas that celebrates the “Big Dam Bridge” over the Arkansas River. The 4226-foot bridge is the longest bridge built for pedestrian and bicycle traffic in North America. It connects over 40 miles of scenic riverside trails between Little Rock and North Little Rock. It also serves as the backbone for connecting over 70\,000 acres of various city\, county\, state & federal parks. \nThe BDB 100 offers several routes ranging between 15 and 105 miles\, with beautiful mountain and river scenery\, as well as a few challenging hills on the longer routes. The event provides participants with well-marked courses\, fun aid stations with foods and liquids\, great volunteer support\, event t-shirt\, a unique finisher medal\, post-ride food and drinks along with a unique finish-line experience.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/big-dam-bridge-100-4/
LOCATION:Riverfront Drive\, 398 Riverfront Dr\, North Little Rock\, AR\, 72114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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