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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/
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 […]
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 […]
The Prairie Peddler 50 is a 50-mile road race celebrating the 50th birthday of the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie. The race will depart and end at the Museum, travel south in Hwy. 165 to DeWitt and return to Stuttgart the same way with one deviation. The final leg will travel west on Lennox […]
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 […]
Join the City of Hot Springs Parks and Trails Department in the dedication of Velocity Park at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, at 325 Valley Street. There will be refreshments, and more!
Presented by Central Arkansas Off Road Group, Visit Conway and Bell and Company: (the proceeds from this non-profit event benefit NICA/Conway Bearcats and Central Arkansas Off Road Group who are responsible for many of the local trails. Since we are racing on Mother's Day Weekend, we want to celebrate mom's! Mom's race free. […]
What is the Bike City Fondo? Do you love to ride? This event has options for everyone! Road riding, gravel grinder, paved trail system; there are courses for all riders, no matter your riding level! Bring your club, team, friends, and/or family for a day of excellent riding and relax with a beer and refreshments […]
Friends, we are ready to party on bikes!!! “Pinks Ride” is back. MAY 16th @ 7:00 PM - rolling at 7:30 PM ••come early for goodies, while they last•• Meet us at Clinton Library Lot as we’ll ride the River Trail and make our way back over to @therailyardlr for food & drinks! Please share […]
Come Early and Stay Late! Tuesday 5/13: Bentonville’s legendary TNT group ride leaving from Bentonville Rapha Clubhouse at 5:55 pm, will be a Rule of Three styled 2ish hours of fun followed by food and beers at the pub. Wednesday 5/14: TBD- Chasin Payson with Red Bull and Allied? Thursday 5/15: 3:30pm PRO Women's Shake […]
2025 DIRTSURFERZ ENDURO | The Great Passion Play Trails | Eureka Springs, AR May 16th - 18th The Dirtsurferz Enduro is a three day Premium Onewheel Trail Racing Experience! Stages will be set and the course will be open for practice all day Friday. The Downhill Enduro on Saturday is a 5+ mile seven stage event. This […]
Get ready for the most epic adventure in NWA - the Double Barrel Gravel Ride is back and bigger than ever! Phat Tire Bike Shop and the Benton County Quails are throwing the ultimate party in May, and you're invited to join the chaos on Sunday, May 18th. Buckle up for a day of heart-pumping […]
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