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SUMMARY:2026 Arkansas Graveler
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Arkansas Graveler\n\n\nThe Arkansas Graveler route winds through some of the most scenic\, iconic rural roads of Arkansas. Daily ride distances average around 70 miles\, with the option for a “fast & flat” century that highlights the Delta Heritage Trail State Park on the final day. \nThis is a gravel TOUR\, not a race. You’ll want to make the most of every farm stand\, rest stop\, and all the many grassroots flavors Arkansas has to offer. \nFor further details on what each category includes and the structure of our daily rides\, please visit our website arkansasgraveler.com \nThe Arkansas Graveler\nUse discount code EARLYBIRD26 for 20% off until June 1st! \n\nFull Graveler\, $1\,100 \nYour entry fee covers: \n\nBaggage transfer each day\n6 Breakfasts (Tuesday\, October 6 – Sunday\, October 11)\n5 Catered dinners\nPre-event shakeout ride & opening party on Main Street Jonesboro (Monday\, October 5)\nDaily post-ride craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages\nMechanical support on the route and each day at the finish line venue\nEMT support on the route and at each venue\nSAG vehicle support on route\nTwo fully stocked Aid Stations along each day’s route\nNightly entertainment and outdoor recreational experiences (could be fishing\, archery\, karaoke\, live music)\nA complimentary tent camping spot at our Graveler-designated campgrounds\nDaily access to free showers and toilets at the venues\nRider swag bag with Graveler merch\n-T-Shirt included in 2026!\nFully marked routes\n\nGraveler Non-Rider Participant:\n$350 \nParticipation in this category requires you to provide your own transportation from venue to venue each day. Children under the age of 8 may attend with their registered adult participants at no additional charge. We require children ages 8 and up to be fully registered within this category to attend. Discounts are not given for minors ages 8-18. \nYour entry includes: \n\nBaggage transfer each day\n6 Breakfasts (Tuesday\, October 6 – Sunday\, October 11)\n5 Catered dinners\nOpening party on Main Street Jonesboro (Monday\, October 5)\nDaily post-ride craft beer and non-alcoholic beverage\nNightly entertainment and outdoor recreational experiences (could be fishing\, archery\, karaoke\, live music)\nA complimentary tent camping spot at our Graveler-designated campgrounds\nDaily access to free showers and toilets at the venues\nRider swag bag with Graveler merch\n-T-Shirt included in 2026!\n\n\nThe Half-Grav: \n$400 \nWe invite Half-Gravelers to arrive the afternoon of October 8 in Helena – we’ll provide packet pickup that evening\, and kick off the evening with the King Biscuit Blues Festival!  Be sure to bring your duck call because on the following day we will roll to Stuttgart to the Duck hunting capital of the world!  Half-Gravelers then start their 2-day adventure on Friday morning\, October 9\, as we leave Helena and head out for our final two days to Stuttgart and Arkansas City. \nYour entry includes: \n\nBaggage transfer each day\n3 Breakfasts (Friday\, October 8 – Sunday\, October 10)\n2 Catered dinners\nDaily post-ride craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages\nMechanical support on the route and each day at the finish line venue\nEMT support on the route and at each venue\nSAG vehicle support on route\nTwo fully stocked Aid Stations along each day’s route\nNightly entertainment and outdoor recreational experiences (could be fishing\, archery\, karaoke\, live music)\nA complimentary tent camping spot at our Graveler-designated campgrounds\nDaily access to free showers and toilets at the venues\nRider swag bag with Graveler merch\n-T-Shirt included in 2026!\nFully marked routes\n\n\n\nHalf-Grav Non-Rider Participant:\n$175 \nParticipation in this category requires you to provide your own transportation from venue to venue each day. Children under the age of 8 may attend with their registered adult participants at no additional charge. We require children ages 8 and up to be fully registered within this category to attend. Discounts are not given for minors ages 8-18. \nYour entry includes: \n\nBaggage transfer each day\n3 Breakfasts (Tuesday\, October 6 – Sunday\, October 11)\n2 Catered dinners\nDaily post-ride craft beer and non-alcoholic beverage\nNightly entertainment and outdoor recreational experiences (could be fishing\, archery\, karaoke\, live music)\nA complimentary tent camping spot at our Graveler-designated campgrounds\nDaily access to free showers and toilets at the venues\nRider swag bag with Graveler merch\n-T-Shirt included in 2026!\n\nRefunds/Transfers/Deferrals: \nWe understand things come up and plans change! We do our best to give you a flexible refund/deferral program. However\, the Arkansas Graveler is a complex\, large-scale multi-day event. We enter into numerous pre-event contracts with cities\, venues\, caterers\, entertainment producers\, and ride support teams. Please see our refund policy below: \n\nParticipants may receive a full refund minus a 15% admin fee until August 31\, 2026\, should they back out of the event.\nRiders may also transfer their entry to another rider for no additional fee until October 4\, 2026.\nWhile we understand unforeseen circumstances arise\, due to the high expense of hosting the event and the nature of this event changing locations every year\, registered participants will not be eligible for refunds after August 31\, 2026.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/2026-arkansas-graveler/
LOCATION:Downtown Jonesboro\, 320 S Main St\, Jonesboro\, 72401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:Wheel A' Mena
DESCRIPTION:Check-in and packet pickup can be completed on-site at Janssen Park\, Mena\, AR (at the historic log cabin). \nIf you are checking-in and registering on Saturday\, October 10th from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM:  \nPlease park at 811 Port Arthur Ave\, Mena\, AR 71953 and walk/ride into the park. The park will be closed to vehicles for rider safety. For more details and a map for check-in\, please visit our website at https://www.wheelamena.com \nIf you are checking-in or registering on Friday\, October 9th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: \nJanssen Park will be open. You will find the main entrance at the corner of 7th St and Maple Avenue. Please remember that on Saturday morning\, you will need to park at the First Baptist Church. For more details and a map for check-in\, please visit our website at https://www.wheelamena.com and scroll down to the last section. \nCheck out https://visitmena.com for more information about the upcoming bike trails to our area!
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LOCATION:Janssen Park\, Mena\, AR
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:Joe Weber Arky 100
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIMPORTANT: THE NEW HWY 167\, 4 LANE\, DIVIDED BYPASS IS NOW OPEN. FROM PINE BLUFF OR LITTLE ROCK\, TAKE THE NEW HWY 167  FROM I-530 PASSING SHERIDAN AND THEN EAST ON HWY 46 1 MILE TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER.  BE VERY\, VERY\, CAREFUL CROSSING THE BYPASS ON THE ARKY\, GOING OUT OF SHERIDAN AND RETURNING. STOP AND LOOK\, LOOK\, LOOK! Like our 50th Arky 100 Facebook event page for updates on weather and roads. \nSunday\, October 13\, 2024. The 53rd annual Joe Weber Arky 100 has four ride options: 25\, 50\, 62\, and the famed 100 mile course. There is no 50 gravel route in2024. All routes are on low traffic roads through Grant and Dallas Counties. We have long sleeve cotton poly shirts. Sheridan is at the intersection of US 270 and 167\, 31 miles south of Little Rock. The Community Center is on Hwy 46 S\, 1 mile southwest of town. . (follow signs for the Community Center at 1511 S. Rose St. or Grant County Museum just before it.) From LR or Pine Bluff\, you can take the new 167 bypass and exit at Hwy. 46 and go east\, back toward town about 1 mile.  Route Maps can be printed in advance in the Forum at arkansasbicycleclub.org \nBicycle helmets are required.  The 50\, 62\, 100 rides begin at 8:30 a.m. The gravel riders will go out right after the main ride\, in the same direction (toward town). The twenty-fiver milers will start at 8:40 after the long riders and are welcome to start by 10:00 a.m. The course closes at 3:30 p.m. with riders on their own afterwards. Like the Joe Weber Arky 100 event Facebook page for updates.  https://www.facebook.com/events/1739081736513379 \nRide services will include SAG vehicles\, stocked rest stops and emergency services through the morning. \nPost-ride burgers\, hot dogs\, beverages at the Pavilion and showers in the Community Center are available. You do not have to be a member of Arkansas Bicycle Club to ride\, but can add a membership with the ride registration if you wish.\nThere are several motels in LR and Pine Bluff and America’s Best Value Inn in Sheridan (870-942-5995) \nPACKETS (bib numbers and shirts) will be available for pick up after an email notice at Wild Birds Unlimited\, 1818 N. Taylor\, Little Rock\, AR 72207\, 501-666-4210\, store hours M-Sat. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 pm. Or\, get them at the Arky. \nMore Information: Jim Britt\, ABC President\, 501-912-1449 cell; jobritt@sbcglobal.net
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/joe-weber-arky-100/
LOCATION:Sheridan Parks & Recreation Center\, 1511 S Rose St\, Sheridan\, 72150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:Gudrun - Northwoods MTB Festival
DESCRIPTION:NO CANCELLATIONS AFTER 10/12/2025!! \nPRE-SOLD MERCHANDISE CAN NOT BE REFUNDED!! \nEarly bird Registration will close on August 17th at 11:59PM. \nLate Registration begins on October 12th at midnight. \nOnly the first 400 participants are guaranteed a swag t-shirt. We can not guarantee size. \nThere will be limited camping offered at Cedar Glades Park Trailhead. It is primitive camping. NO HOOKUPS. We will be opening it up to 25 spots starting at $45 each with the first price incease on Aug. 18th. You can reserve through the BikeReg Registration Page.  \nFor other camping and lodging options\, check out www.hotsprings.org. \nALL EVENTS ARE ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY!! Registration for the Gudrun Enduros closes November 7th at 4:00PM. The Gudrun Waffles & Coffee Time Trial\, Jump Jam and Dual Slalom registrations will close 1 hour prior to the event. Registration for Attila the Hun XC Race will close at 5PM on November 8th. \n  \nThis year’s schedule: **Note: times are subject to change** \nFriday\, November 7th: \n10:00 – 4:00 Packet Pick-up and Pre-riding @ Cedar Glades Park Hilltop \n4:45 Güdrun Slow Roll Fun Ride Meet-up @ 420 Eats Food Truck Court (420 Malvern Ave.) \n5:00 Tires on Pavement – Ride Start \n6:00 Opening Night Party @ 420 Eats \n  \nSaturday\, November 8th: @ Cedar Glades Park \n7:00 Packet Pick-up  \n8:00 Güdrun Full Enduro \n9:00 Güdrun Mini Enduro \n12:00 Güdrun Waffles & Coffee Time Trial \n2:00 City of Hot Springs Parks & Trails Strider Race \n**Awards Ceremony for the Enduros\, Waffles & Coffee TT\, and Strider Race immediately following the conclusion of the Strider Race on the Hilltop** \n5:00 Güdrun Dual Slalom \n**Bonfire and Dual Slalom awards immediately following the conclusion of the Dual Slalom competition** \n***Bonfire is contingent on weather conditions (i.e. too windy\, raining\, burn-ban) \n  \nSunday\, November 9th: @ Cedar Glades Park \n7:00 Packet Pick-up \n8:00 – 3:00 Attila the Hun XC Race \n**Awards immediately following the completion of all categories** \n**The Northwoods Waterworks trails will be open to the public throughout the weekend** \n  \nIf you have any questions\, email gudrunmtbfest@northwoodstrails.org
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LOCATION:Northwoods Trails\, 300 Pineland Dr\, Hot Springs\, AR\, 71901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:Birdeye 500
DESCRIPTION:Picture This\nSunset is approaching\, a live band is on stage\, dinner is about to be served\, and you hear the swarm of cheering friends and family as you return from a 500 mile odyssey on Crowley’s Ridge – just in time for a seat at the dinner table. \nThe Challenge\n\nNo-Frills // Unsupported // Adventure\nStarting and ending in Birdeye\, you’ll ride the entire length of the Crowley’s Ridge Gravel Trail\, twice.\nThere is no entry fee\, no SAG wagon\, and no support crew.\nYou’ll navigate the rolling and rewarding terrain with only what you can carry.\nIt’s you\, your bike\, and 500 miles of fabulous riding.\n\nThe Rules\n\nThe rules are simple: ride the route.\nThis is a self-timed event.\nWe provide a route description and a suggested start time. That’s it.\nYou are responsible for your own safety\, logistics\, and timing.\n\nThe Reward\n\nThe ultimate prize is the satisfaction of completing this epic journey.\n\nThe Grit\n\nThe Crowley’s Ridge 500 isn’t about winning; it’s about enduring. Ready to find out what you’re made of?\nEnjoy camaraderie\, duke it out with anyone that wants to push the pace\, or settle into your own rhythm and enjoy a solo mission.\nComplete the route and add your name to the list of finishers.\nWhether this is a training opportunity for something in the ultra or bikepacking realm\, or just a way to shake things up… we’re here to stoke the fire!\n\nPlease Note\n\n\nUnofficial route\nThere will be a few stashed aid stations along the way but the ethos of the ride is a self-supported adventure.\nNO rolling SAG. This is a do-it-yourself ride! If you need a bailout… call a significant other\, bestie\, or family member.\n\nThe Schedule\n\n\nLeave Birdeye any date that you choose\, just be back by dinner on Saturday 11/7\n\n\nSelfie Bonus\n\nUpload selfies to social media and get entered to win prizes.\n\nBuilding Community\nstudioDRIFT’s mission aims to help communities in the Delta through placemaking and outdoor recreation. \nCrowley’s Ridge Gravel Trail\nWith an emphasis on connectivity\, placemaking\, and the outdoors\, studioDRIFT is also helping fellow Arkansans strengthen their community and landscape through bike and water trails\, ecological and adventure tourism\, cultural arts and music\, and sustainable food systems.  \nSigning up for this ride contributes to the mission of studioDRIFT!
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/birdeye-500-2/
LOCATION:Birdeye Farms\, 10 County Road\, Birdeye\, 72324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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