Arkansas Outside

Monday Night Lights Criterium
2024-07-29 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Central Arkansas Carting Complex, 49 Ricky Bobby Way, Vilonia, 72173, United States
Come out and race a crit like none other on Central Arkansas’ newest high speed karting course courtesy of Shift Little Rock. The course is .7 of a mile of brand-new pavement with 14 turns, plenty of room for passing, and a long straight for those high watt sprints! Come early to pre-ride the course and dial in those handling skills before the main event. Men and women will start together within their race categories but will have separate podiums. Cash prizes for the A race podium sponsored by Spokes Little Rock(prizes increase with every ten registered racers), B race prizes sponsored by Trek Little Rock, and C race prizes sponsored by Arkansas Cycle & Fitness. Prime prizes for A,B,&C races sponsored by Trek, Angry Dave’s, AC&F, Muk-off, Tifosi Optics, Hand-up Gloves, Blue Sail Coffee, Lost 40 brewery, and Diamond Bear brewery. It’s going to be hot , but there will be free cold beer for racers courtesy of Flyway brewery! BBinfinite has supplied ceramic pulley sets for series winners so be sure to keep racing to stack those points! Each race registration enters you for a raffle for prizes from Hyperice as well! Last but not least don’t worry about sending it too hard, because Hex carbon workshop has agreed to fix any carbon bikes damaged due to any unfortunate circumstances that may arise during racing!

OZ Kids™ Fat Tire Criterium at Gravette Day
2024-08-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Kindley Park, 401 Main Street SE, Gravette, 72736, United States
The OZ Kids™ Fat Tire Crit – a bike race for kids ages 2 -10, is coming to Gravette Day! This event is always a blast. The race course will start right on Main Street in Downtown Gravette! It’s going to be EPIC!
Race categories will be grouped by age. We will have races for both balance bikes and bikes with pedals.

Each racer will get a numbered race plate with a timing chip…because they are LEGIT…and a totally rad medal. The top three times in each category will stand on a podium and collect their prize!
Registration is required for all racers. Space for the race is limited. Race fee is $5.

Ozark Enduro Lite Race 3 Slaughter Pen Bentonville AR
2024-08-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Slaughter Pen Trails, 2898 NW A St., Bentonville, 72712, United States
Curious about Enduro Mountain Bike Racing? Not sure how an Enduro race works? Let us help you get your feet wet with the Ozark Enduro LITE Series. A short summer series of 3 beginner friendly enduro races. All rider abilities are welcome but the Ozark Enduro Lite Series is aimed at introducing new folks to the awesome sport of Enduro racing.
Enduro racing is primarily downhill timed segments, ranging anywhere from just less than a minute per stage to up to 5-6 minutes that may require some pedaling. A typical Ozark Enduro Lite race will consist of 6-8 downhill segments. Your time will start when you enter the top of a segment and will end when you reach the bottom of that segment. There will be connecting routes to transition between each segment that will not be timed. Only the segments are timed. Riders often ride with groups and make new friends while enjoying the trails during the transfers. After completing all the downhill segments, your total time will be compared with the times of other riders to see how you did.
You will be required to have a fully functional mountain bike with off-road tires and a proper fitting helmet. Full face helmets are recommended but not mandatory. Other recommended items are gloves, eye protection, knee pads, elbow pads. We also strongly encourage carrying the necessary items for minor bike repair such as tire plugs, tubes, CO2, spare chain links etc.
There will be aid stations, however, it is important to carry enough water and nutrition to last throughout the race. Typical durations will be anywhere from 2-4 hours depending on the course and each rider’s ability.
None of these races would be possible without volunteers. Volunteer help will be needed at every race, and we would love to make you a part of our event and give you some cool swag. There will be multiple volunteer opportunities such as helping at an aid station, course marshaling, and race setup and tear down. Click HERE to learn more.

Tour de Salvation
2024-09-01 07:00 - 15:00 | Hot Springs Farmer’s & Artisans Market, 121 Orange St,, Hot Springs, AR, 71901, United States
**HELMET REQUIRED
***EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN AND GET BIB#’s FROM REGISTRATION TABLE MORNING OF RIDE
Thanks for your interest in Tour de Salvation!
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.
Join us for a family friendly, multi “bike”, ride in our beautiful Hot Springs!
You 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.
After 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!
Come enjoy live 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.
SAG and Aid Stations will be available on each route.
***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.
Helmets are required for ALL riders regardless of the route you ride or your age.
Please 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.
Full Tour de Salvation
If 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

Road Only Routes
Hilly Road Tour Route- Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125951649470336056
East Road Tour Route- Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125953515350025272
MTB ONLY Routes
24-mile MTB Tour Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3121949753781927130
17-mile MTB Tour Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125963887079819482
Family Route
Family Fun Route- Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125956192373982426

If you are not riding the Full Tour, you will complete your routes on one bike.
Typically riders will complete a road route on a road bike.
Likewise, riders will complete a MTB route on a mountain bike.

This 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 cancelation) there will be no refunds of entry fee or carry over for next year. We appreciate you showing your support for this benefit!
Check 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!!

Hincapie Gran Fondo
2024-09-07 - 2024-09-08 | Thaden School, 410 SE Staggerwing Lane, Bentonville, 72712
Join George for an epic weekend of riding in the “cycling Mecca” of the country! Bentonville, Arkansas is a must-visit cycling destination that not only has top-tier roads, gravel, and trails to ride, but also a vibrant and fun city to explore, dine, and unwind in after a long day on the bike. Whether you choose our Saturday or Sunday road course (we personally recommend doing both), you’ll be sure to enjoy every mile you ride on our scenic and adventurous courses. The best part will be waiting for you at the finish line in Downtown Bentonville where friends, family, and thousands of other cyclists will be waiting to cheer you on as you accomplish your riding goal. Grab a beverage and enjoy two days of free food and friendship at our Family Fun Festival!

Arkansas NICA Race 1 - Plateau Region
2024-09-07 - 2024-09-08 | Sager Creek, 2000 Villa View Dr., Siloam Springs, United States
One of the great things about a NICA League, which separates us from other youth cycling development programs, is we produce our own youth-specific events. This means we pick out race venues and work directly with landowners and managers to produce the highest quality youth development racecourses and events. The student-athletes get a stage of their own, away from adult competitions, and we strive for safety and fun above all other factors.
The Arkansas League will produce a total of 7 events in 2024. On our Time Trial weekend we will have a special Race Clinic Event on that Saturday aimed at getting more girls on bikes in addition to allowing newer riders have a practice race, attend a race clinic and do their first mass start. Followed by a Prelude Time Trial and 4 races in the fall. New for 2024 we have 2 Regions. Plains (Central, South and NE Arkansas) and Plateaus (NWA and OK generally). The competitive racing will consist of 2 regional events, and 2 All league Events. We will crown regional champions at the end of Race 3 based of total points and also have a true “winner take all” State Championship Event at Race 4. Athletes must have attended atleast 2 prior races to be eligible to win the State Championship.

Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas - September Public Meeting
2024-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Whole Hog Cafe – Cantrell Road, 2516 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, 72202, United States
Please join us for food and fellowship at the BACA September public meeting. Dave Roberts and Finley Vinson of Crafton Tull will be presenting Metroplan’s Safety Action Plan for Central Arkansas. Find out about plans to make our streets and transportation, in general, safer for local citizens and visitors.

Midnight 150
2024-09-14 00:00 - 10:00 | Walter Turnbow Park at Shiloh Square, 106 West Emma Avenue, Springdale, 72764, United States
It’s back! The 2024 Midnight 150. On Sept.14th Starting at MIDNIGHT

And….. Phat Tire Bike Shops have stepped in to help and be a part of the ride and SAG stops.

4 SAG stops Donuts at PrairieGrove, Breakfast burritos at Lincoln, and Pancakes at SiloamSprings Phat Tire Bike Shop. Beer and Burgers at Phat Tire Springdale There is also a stop at the Highfill Mart in Highfill (nothing free here folks) Bring a little cash or card for drinks in Lincoln and Highfill

Asking for a $20 donation to help cover food and beer

The ride starts and ends in downtown Springdale at the Phat Tire Shop. The bike shop will be open just before midnight for any last-minute supplies you might need.

This is NOT a race event. A social pace is encouraged. There will be NO SAG vehicles on the route. If you cannot finish you will need to arrange a pickup If you know of anyone who can help with SAG please have them contact me at 479.879.6172.

Please reply on the Facebook Event page us know you are attending to get a head count for food/drink. If you know someone not on Facebook that wants to attend, have them text me. The ride is also posted on the Ride Alert App

Arkansas NICA Race 1 - Plains Region
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15 | Harrison MTB Trail, 1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison, United States

Tour de Tacos
2024-09-14 07:00 - 13:00 | Junk Brands, 1001 Melissa Dr, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Tour de Tacos is a unique cycling event that combines a passion for tacos with a purposeful cause for Dress for Success. Participants have the option to pedal 7, 32, or 62-mile routes across the NWA greenway, finishing the race with various taco stops at the finish line. The first 500 participants who register will receive a swag bag filled with items from local businesses. Dress for Success empowers women by providing professional attire, support networks, and life-enriching programs, and helping them achieve economic independence. Beyond raising funds, Tour de Tacos fosters a vibrant community spirit, uniting cyclists and taco enthusiasts alike in a fun-filled fundraiser for a meaningful cause. Sign up today to participate or volunteer!

NW Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships
2024-09-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Devil’s Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR, 72774, United States
The 35th Northwest Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships at Devil’s Den State Park is coming soon. Registration is now open. There is plenty of time to register before the entry fee increases in September. For camping or cabin reservations, call 479-761-3325 or online at www.arkansasstateparks.com. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Tim at tim.scott@arkansas.gov or 479-761-3824.
More information on this historic race is in the article we did 10 years ago for the 25th Anniversary.

Master Bike Builders Show
2024-09-14 09:00 - 2024-09-15 17:00 | All American Trailhead, 217 NE B Street, Bentonville, United States
The Master Bike Builders Show takes place Sept. 14-15 in Bentonville AR. Custom handmade bike builders will display their unique builds and answer any questions you may have.

NWA Bike-a-Palooza
2024-09-20 - 2024-09-21 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1, 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Every Bike-a-Palooza entry helps get a kid a bike!
Every rider is invited to celebrate starting at 11:30am with food, drink, DJ, and vendors after their ride.
These rides are “No Frills” and SAG is largely a phone-a-friend situation.
No Refunds, Rain or Shine – We will move forward in some fashion to support our community.
Don’t wait! Online reg ends 8/18 at midnight.
Everyone wears a helmet.

Square 2 Square Bike Ride
2024-09-21 07:00 - 14:00 | Sam’s Club Home Office, 2101 SE Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, 72712, United States
Our team looks forward to offering both in-person and do-it-yourself ride options for the 2024 Fall Square 2 Square Bike Ride. The Square 2 Square Bike Ride is a festive, family friendly experience that allows participants to take in the scenery and camaraderie of the Razorback Greenway!
As an alternative to in-person, a do-it-yourself ride option will be offered over the period of a month. With the goals of providing an event for new people on bikes, promoting safe riding, showcasing the Razorback Greenway, and supporting our neighbors, S2S has choices for you!

The River Classic
2024-09-21 07:30 - 15:00 | Epic Glass Recycling, 3101 Dugan St., Little Rock, 72206, United States
Get ready for Central Arkansas’ fastest growing cycling event over the last five years – the Young Life River Classic. This event is a fundraiser for Young Life’s Southside youth ministry program that works with teenagers in underserved communities south of I-630. The 2023 ride was our largest to date, and we’re hoping to keep that momentum going in 2024.

NEW IN 2024!
The 2024 River Classic is now 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 ride will ride the River Classic as a “Dress Rehearsal” for the following week’s BDB100. Find out more about the training program here.

What is the River Classic?

A USA Cycling-sanctioned, fully supported ride with great fun, food and fellowship
This is a fully supported ride, with easy-to-follow route signs, rest stops, and traffic control.
A ride with three distance options for every level of cyclists

26 miles for beginners or those that just want to cruise
44 miles for those looking for a weekend challenge
63-mile route for experienced cyclists

Kessler Mountain Jam
2024-09-22 08:00 - 13:30 | Kessler Mountain Park, 2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Kessler Mountain Jam is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the trails of Kessler Mountain in south Fayetteville, AR. This is a USA Cycling sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels. See following link for license requirements for each level of racer – https://www.kesslermountainjam.com/Race/KesslerMountainJam/Page-3.
Chip timing, event t-shirt, post-race food and beverage (adult and youth), and awards are part of this great day of racing.
Bring a cowbell and let’s have a great day of exciting racing!

Grit MTB Festival 2024
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-29 | Centennial Park, S Centennial Park Ln, Fayetteville, AR, 72704, United States
What?
Grit Fest is a 3-day grassroots, community-building event designed to bring trans men and women, cis women, and non-binary folks together around the sport of mountain biking, regardless of skill or ability!
When?
September 27 – 29, 2024
Where?
Centennial Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas
What’s Included?
•Camping
•7 meals
•Workshops, group rides, yoga, gear exchange
*an amazing keynote
•FREE beer and NA bevvy’s
•Swag upon arrival & lots of opportunities to win prizes
•Snacks and bubbly water galore!
See you there?!

Arkansas Enduro Series | Round 2 | EUREKA ENDURO
2024-09-27 08:00 - 2024-09-29 17:00 | Lake Leatherwood, 14582 US-62, Eureka Springs, 72632, United States
An annual stop on the Arkansas Enduro Series, the Eureka Enduro is a rowdy weekend of racing through the “The Little Switzerland of the Ozarks” and the Victorian-style resort town of Eureka Springs. The community is home to some of the best mountain biking in Arkansas including the Lake Leatherwood Gravity Park and the largest gravity park in the state. Additionally, Eureka Springs offers a huge variety of trails with breathtaking Ozark Mountain views including the Great Passion Play and Marble Flats – where professionally developed singletrack leads to natural sandstone formations eloquently incorporated into the trails design.
Registration opens Saturday, June 15th at 8am with participation based on a first-come, first-served basis. To create a rewarding enduro race experience, organizers reserve the right to limit overall event participation. Each participant entry includes:
Two-day competition with up to 14 stages and 30-35 total miles of rider-designed racing with dedicated pre-race practice times the day before the race.
Sufficiently marked courses with maps emailed to participants the week of the event.
Lively mid-race aid stations with access to professional neutral mechanics and medical support.
Professional event timing with accuracy to the 1000th of a second and instant results.
Complimentary post-race meal and cold beverages (21+ for adult beverages, ID required) in a family-friendly festival setting.

Arkansas NICA Race 2 - Mid Season Classic
2024-09-28 - 2024-09-29 | The Meadows Office Park, 355 Ledgelawn Dr,, Conway, AR, 72034, United States

Big Dam Bridge 100
2024-09-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Riverfront Drive, 398 Riverfront Dr, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
The Big Dam Bridge 100 began with a group of enthusiastic cyclists from central Arkansas who formed the Big Dam Bridge Foundation (BDBF). The BDBF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to promote the use, support and preservation of the Big Dam Bridge for the advancement of health, fitness, cultural and recreational activities in Arkansas.
The Big Dam Bridge connects approximately 20 miles of scenic riverside trails in the cities of Little Rock and North Little Rock and assists in the connection of 70,000 acres of city, county, state and federal park land. More importantly, the Big Dam Bridge connects people by fostering a sense of community and provides a venue for community members to engage in community events. The Foundation has raised money for several projects through the Big Dam Bridge 100, including the Pitstop Pavilion, recently opened on the Little Rock side of the bridge.
Arkansas’ premier cycling event started in 2006 with the opening of the Big Dam Bridge. The Big Dam Bridge 100 used Burns Park as the Finish line area, but then moved to historic Argenta in North Little Rock to showcase more of central Arkansas. Slowly it has built into an international event, featuring timed rides, onsite photography, a 15-mile family ride, opportunities for fundraising, out-of-state clubs participating with the support of local, regional and national sponsors.
The Big Dam Bridge 100 is a place-builder. This ride promotes one of Arkansas most popular tourist attractions, has influenced the development of trails and other bridges and helps give central Arkansas a reputation as a cycling-friendly community. In addition, thousands of people visit the Little Rock / North Little Rock areas and enjoy our special brand of southern hospitality while experiencing 100+ miles of beautiful scenery and friendly people.

Evening Shade's Tour De Burt
2024-09-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Evening Shade, Evening Shade, 72532, United States
The Tour De Burt is a gravel cycling event that will be held at the Burt Reynolds Gymnasium in Evening Shade Arkansas. This event showcases the unique history of Burt Reynolds involvement in the small community where the 90’s TV show was loosely based. In partnership with the Evening Shade Fall Festival, this ride takes you through some of our favorite gravel roads in Sharp County and finishes with a small-town festival atmosphere. The 3 route distances range from 15 to 63 miles and will be revealed closer to event day.

Arkansas NICA Race 3 - Plains Region
2024-10-05 - 2024-10-06 | Cedar Glades Park, 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, 71913, United States

Arkansas NICA Race 3 - Plateau Region
2024-10-05 - 2024-10-06 | Springhill, 1700 Lock and Dam Road, Barling, AR, 72923, United States

Arkansas High Country Race
2024-10-05 - 2024-10-14 | Jackalope Cycling, 112 N Commerce Ave, Russellville, AR, 72801, United States
The Arkansas High Country Race has moved to Russellville for 2024 and 2025. Updates via social media and our website at https://www.arkansashighcountry.com/ will be the best places to find out more until we start sending out emails to registered participants closer to October.
Trackleaders is our official tracking service. We will email information to the racers when the tracking registration is open. About $22 if you have your own tracker. About $75 if you rent their tracker.

Pedal the Ridge
2024-10-05 07:00 - 16:00 | Centennial Station Park, 110 S. Pruett Street, Paragould, 72450, United States
Pedal the Ridge will feature a 66 Mile, 42 Mile and 23 Mile option. This will be a gravel ride with 3 stops along the 42 Mile route and 1 stop along the 23 Mile route. All bike rides registration fees are $20 and will include a Pedal the Ridge T-Shirt if registered by Sep 20th.
Pedal the Ridge Race Route Link –
42 Mile Route – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42267990
23 Mile Route – https://ridewithgps.com/trips/133403939
66 Mile Route coming soon!

Pedals for Compassion - Gravel Grinder
2024-10-05 07:30 - 15:00 | Columbia County Fairgrounds, 200 Columbia Road, Magnolia, AR, 71753, United States
What better way to kick out Domestic Violence awareness month of October than a charity gravel ride for our local domestic violence shelter Compassion’s Foundation!
Come join us in the SW Arkansas region as we move our charity event off of the pavement and to some beautiful gravel. One of our sponsors Albemarle has a multitude of brinefield roads that will offer up some diverse gravel surfaces to keep you rolling along.
Download the routes to follow from ridewithgps. There will be purple flagging but limited signage. Remember these are mostly private land owner roads, so we will try to be respectful of their land and clean up after ourselves. Expect some wild life, especially a few section are through a cow pasture!!!
45 miler option
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44587337
70ish miler option
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44577275
And finally the 100 miler option…..
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44577184
Event Details
On-site registration and packet pick up will be the morning of the event at the Columbia County Fair Grounds will start at 6:30 am.
7:30 am ride announcements
Police escort and ride start at 8 am.
Sag support will be on the routes, number on the back of your bib. There will be plenty of rest stops to help keep you fueled till the end.
Finish line activities will be rocking when you get done riding!!
Jimmy Lewis and 8 seconds will be live on stage starting around 10:30 am
Albemarle Grill will have lunch ready to start serving at 11.
Home made goodies, ice cream sandwiches will be available
Feel free to reach out with any questions!
All money raised will go towards the Compassion’s Foundation in support of our local domestic violence shelter.
Compassion’s Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports the local domestic violence shelter. Our mission is to provide effective and accessible services to individuals and families who experience domestic violence and/or sexual assault and to be a proactive and visible source of related intervention, education, and prevention services to the community. Your registration fees or donations will go towards these efforts and help us to be able to continue providing support.

Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families
2024-10-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Malvern Ave., 302 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, 71901, United States
Website: ouachitagranfondoforfamilies.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ouachita-Gran-Fondo-for-Families-101570702291725
Long course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42051799
Short course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42000411
