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June Bug Jam

Headwaters School 139 Madison 3605, Pettigrew, AR, United States

On June 7, 2025 we are hosting a music fundraiser ( the 28th Annual June Bug Jam) complete with live music, childrens activities and games, a treasure hunt, nature walks and a series of guided mountain bike rides on the nearby Ozark National Forest Upper Buffalo Mountain Bike Trails. This year we will be offering […]

Major Taylor 111 at the Port

Little Rock Port Authority 10600 Industrial Harbor Dr., Little Rock, United States

“Major Taylor 111 at the Port” is a cycling event created through a partnership of the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Little Rock (MTCCLR) and the local non-profit Recycle Bikes for Kids (RB4K). MT111 will become one of the most sought-after cycling events in the country. Supported by the Little Rock Port Authority, local cyclists and […]

Single Speed Royal Rumble

Old Post 1799 Lock and Dam Rd, Russellville, AR, United States

Listen up, adrenaline junkies! It's time to unleash your inner beast in a raw, unadulterated single-speed bike race. Buckle up your jorts, shear your  hair into a menacing mullet, and slide on those Pit Vipers - it's time to smash some pedals with some two wheeled, unbridled fun between your legs! Race Routes: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43118388 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43118398

Old Post Challenge

Old Post 1799 Lock and Dam Rd, Russellville, AR, United States

Old Post Challenge has had many challenges these past few years, this year is no different and Dirt Viking Members, Cyclone Cycling Team and Lake Hamilton Composite Team are picking up the challenge last minute in 2025!  Expect fun, friendship, competetion and a course that has been designed for a great race! IMPORTANT NOTE:  RACE […]

Big Dam Bridge Training Ride Program 2025

Lost 40 Brewery 501 Byrd Street, Little Rock, United States

Registration for the 2025 Big Dam Bridge Training Program Is Open.  The program is free to participants who have registered for the event by midnight on June 13th. After June 14th, there is a fee of $45 for the training program (with or without registering for the BDB100 ride). The Big Dam Bridge Training Ride Program was developed to […]

The Ride Series MTB Skills Clinics: Bentonville

Memorial Park 3000 NW A St, Bentonville, United States

The Ride Series is different. Your expectations should be high as you enter the hospitality of our classroom setting. A comfortable Kijaro chair awaits your presence and the cover our 10x20 tents provides reprieve from the elements. Prepare yourself to be immersed in an environment that provides the perfect opportunity for you to be open […]

NW Arkansas Bike Camping Trip with All Bodies on Bikes & All Bikes Welcome

Centennial Park S Centennial Park Ln, Fayetteville, AR, United States

This 50.2 mile round trip adventure will be on a mix of rural paved roads, gravel roads, and US Forest Service Roads. We'll be primitive camping at a USFS campsite, which unfortunately means no running water or toilets. We will have a vehicle at camp with fresh water for drinking/cooking, and provide toilet paper. RideWithGPS […]

Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bicycle Ride

Pioneer Village at Rison 200 Yaney Drive, Rison, United States

Cleveland County's 3rd annual bicycle event covering miles of our county, starting and ending at the Pioneer Village in Rison. Routes at 21, 29, 44 and 65 mile lengths! New for 2025, a 20-mile gravel ride!

Hazel Valley Rally

Hazel Valley Ranch 16330 Olive Rd, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Rescheduled from April 5th. Please note:  You do NOT need a USA Cycling license to register for this event. June 14, 2025 we’ll gather together at Hazel Valley Ranch in Fayetteville, Arkansas and head out for some beautiful miles on NWA gravel.  Expect routes of 45 and 64 miles in the Ozark National Forest.  Afterwards we’ll convene back together at […]

Bicycles, Brews, & BBQ

Crisis Brewing Company 210 Nelson Hackett Blvd, Fayetteville, United States

 Ride Hard Saturday, June 14th to Bicycles, Brews, & BBQ: a fundraiser for @pedalitforwardnwa This incredible art was created by our very own Alex @aqueenofdogs and @naturalthreadsusa is printing a limited edition of these shirts. Pedal It Forward NWA will provide bike parking and host a judged "Bike Show" with prizes! 2 categories will be available: […]

Battle for Townsends Ridge AMBCS XC Race

Townsend Ridge Trail Head Hidden Diversity Multi-Use Trail, Rogers, AR, United States

Please join host the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists for the Annual Battle For Townsends Ridge XC Race at Hobbs State Park! This race is part of the AMBCS series. Kids Race Free (Juniors 14 & under)! The OORC has waived all Junior registration fees for the race in a continued effort to make mountain biking more […]

Natural State Criterium Series

Natural State Criterium Series

Shiloh Square 106 W Emma Ave, Springdale, AR, United States

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 […]

Espresso Run/Ride

Phat Tire Bike Shop 3775 Mall Ave, Fayetteville, United States

Get your miles and your caffeine fix! Join us for the 6th Annual Espresso Run is a fun, social event hosted by the Natural State Run Club, where we run, bike, or scooter between some of NWA’s best coffee shops—fueling up with local brews at each stop. We’ll kick things off at 7:00 AM and […]

Team Arkansas To Cure T1D – Poker Ride 2025

Murray Park, Little Rock 5900 Rebsamen Park Rd, Little Rock, United States

Day of Event Details 12:00-12:30pm - Sign in/packet pick up will be at Murray Park Pavilion 7 & 8 (5900 Rebsamen Rd. LR 72202) 12:30-1pm - Announcements and Reviewing Game Rules 1pm-3pm - Game Time!!! All participants must return to the Pavillon by 3pm *There will be no race-day registration*

The True Grit Bike Ride

Fort Chaffee 7313 Terry St,, Fort Smith, AR, United States

True Grit Bike Ride and/or 5K Run/Walk This ride is a fundraiser to provide food for at-risk children. If you sign up by June 9th, you get a free event-shirt

Tour De Horseshoe 15 Mile Bike Race and Run for the Fireworks 5K

Kamp Karefree 115 Highland Dr., Hughes, AR, United States

The Run for the Fireworks 5K and Tour De Horseshoe: 15 mile Bike Race July 5 2025 Bike Race Starts at 7:30 am 5K starts at 8:00 am Attention!!! Both the Bike Race and 5K Run Will Start and Finish at Kamp Karefree, 59 Bass Road Hughes AR 72348 The 5k Run and Bike Ride […]

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