Springhill Classic
2026-08-01 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Springhill, 1700 Lock and Dam Road, Barling, AR, 72923, United States
This year’s Springhill Classic is hosted by the ARNICA team “River Valley Marshals”! Thank you for supporting this event to help us “GET MORE KIDS ON BIKES” in the Fort Smith and surrounding river valley communities.
Opening remarks and safety briefing will be at 7:30am near the Start/Finish line.
We have merch! Online only, for a small cost, River Valley Marshal socks are available until sold out; Online only, event T-Shirts are available for purchase to participants who register prior to July 8th. Pending approval, available at the event for a designated donation, other MTB style T-shirts will be available and printed on site in various sizes!
Lunch will be provided to participants at no charge. Any extra food will be made available (please consider a donation) once all participants have had a chance to eat.
The 10 and Under course will be 2 laps on a 1.4 mile inside course loop close to the Pit Zone so you can cheer them on.

The 11-14 year old racers may recognize the old ARNICA racecourse with a little added to make it 4.4 miles long.

For the rest of the racers, the full course of 6.44 miles will be used. Some returning veterans to the SH Classic will recall the course being 9+ miles, however as you will soon find out, there is a new bridge being constructed over the Arkansas River which cut off about 2 miles of the trail system.

Tour de Salvation
2026-09-06 07:00 - 15:00 | Hot Springs Farmer’s & Artisans Market, 121 Orange St,, Hot Springs, AR, 71901, United States
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 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 cancellation) 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!!

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99 Miles of Bad Road
2026-09-12 | Hardy City RV Park Campground, 3 North Spring Street, Hardy, 72542, United States
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.
All finishers will receive a cool memento! Top 3 in each category will receive a unique custom award.
Oh, 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.
Check the website and Facebook regularly for updates!
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-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
-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!
-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.
-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.
– 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!

The River Classic
2026-09-12 08:00 - 15:00 | ACE Glass Manufacturing, 3101 Dugan St,, Little Rock, 72206, United States
RIVER CLASSIC SEPT. 12, 2026
In 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.
Throughout, we’ve remained focused on two things:

Producing a USA Cycling sanctioned, well-supported event for cyclists of all levels, and
Supporting Young Life’s mission to serve teenagers from underserved communities south of Interstate 630.

Big Dam Bridge Training Program
The 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.

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 on-site mechanics and SAG, well-stocked rest stops and route markers from RouteArrows to make navigation easier.
A ride with three distance options for every level of cyclists:

23.5 miles for beginners or those that just want to cruise
40.6 miles for those looking for a weekend challenge
63.6-mile route for experienced cyclists

Registration
Registration for the 2026 ride is now open!

Lunch will be provided after the ride by Corky’s!

Event Details
Packet 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.
The 2026 River Classic will depart from the Ace Glass Corporate Headquarters (3101 Dugan Street, near the LR Airport) Saturday morning at 8am.
We will provide post-ride food and drinks, and all participants will receive a free photo from RBS Pics Photography!
All 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.
All participants will receive an event t-shirt.
We hope to see you on Saturday, September 12!

What Past Riders Say About the River Classic
“Ride was great. Food was great. Fellowship was great. Well done Young Life!”
“Great social event. Great course!”
“I don’t ride in this area much, so it’s fun to enjoy new scenery.”
“Love supporting the cause!”
“After party was great. The T-shirts are great!”
“I really enjoy riding with a big group and meeting new people.”
“Love the start and finish location and the courses.”
“The route was very nice.”

NWA Bike-a-Palooza
2026-09-18 - 2026-09-19 | Sugar Creek Center, 22 Sugar Creek Center, Bella Vista, 72714, United States
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!

NW Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships
2026-09-19 08:00 - 15:00 | Devil’s Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR, 72774, United States
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.

Big Dam Bridge 100
2026-09-26 07:00 - 15:00 | Riverfront Drive, 398 Riverfront Dr, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
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.
The 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.

2026 Arkansas Graveler
2026-10-06 - 2026-10-10 | Downtown Jonesboro, 320 S Main St, Jonesboro, 72401, United States
Welcome to the Arkansas Graveler

The 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.
This 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.
For further details on what each category includes and the structure of our daily rides, please visit our website arkansasgraveler.com
The Arkansas Graveler
Use discount code EARLYBIRD26 for 20% off until June 1st!

Full Graveler, $1,100
Your entry fee covers:

Baggage transfer each day
6 Breakfasts (Tuesday, October 6 – Sunday, October 11)
5 Catered dinners
Pre-event shakeout ride & opening party on Main Street Jonesboro (Monday, October 5)
Daily post-ride craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages
Mechanical support on the route and each day at the finish line venue
EMT support on the route and at each venue
SAG vehicle support on route
Two fully stocked Aid Stations along each day’s route
Nightly entertainment and outdoor recreational experiences (could be fishing, archery, karaoke, live music)
A complimentary tent camping spot at our Graveler-designated campgrounds
Daily access to free showers and toilets at the venues
Rider swag bag with Graveler merch
-T-Shirt included in 2026!
Fully marked routes

Graveler Non-Rider Participant:
$350
Participation 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.
Your entry includes:

Baggage transfer each day
6 Breakfasts (Tuesday, October 6 – Sunday, October 11)
5 Catered dinners
Opening party on Main Street Jonesboro (Monday, October 5)
Daily post-ride craft beer and non-alcoholic beverage
Nightly entertainment and outdoor recreational experiences (could be fishing, archery, karaoke, live music)
A complimentary tent camping spot at our Graveler-designated campgrounds
Daily access to free showers and toilets at the venues
Rider swag bag with Graveler merch
-T-Shirt included in 2026!

The Half-Grav:
$400
We 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.
Your entry includes:

Baggage transfer each day
3 Breakfasts (Friday, October 8 – Sunday, October 10)
2 Catered dinners
Daily post-ride craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages
Mechanical support on the route and each day at the finish line venue
EMT support on the route and at each venue
SAG vehicle support on route
Two fully stocked Aid Stations along each day’s route
Nightly entertainment and outdoor recreational experiences (could be fishing, archery, karaoke, live music)
A complimentary tent camping spot at our Graveler-designated campgrounds
Daily access to free showers and toilets at the venues
Rider swag bag with Graveler merch
-T-Shirt included in 2026!
Fully marked routes

Half-Grav Non-Rider Participant:
$175
Participation 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.
Your entry includes:

Baggage transfer each day
3 Breakfasts (Tuesday, October 6 – Sunday, October 11)
2 Catered dinners
Daily post-ride craft beer and non-alcoholic beverage
Nightly entertainment and outdoor recreational experiences (could be fishing, archery, karaoke, live music)
A complimentary tent camping spot at our Graveler-designated campgrounds
Daily access to free showers and toilets at the venues
Rider swag bag with Graveler merch
-T-Shirt included in 2026!

Refunds/Transfers/Deferrals:
We 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:

Participants may receive a full refund minus a 15% admin fee until August 31, 2026, should they back out of the event.
Riders may also transfer their entry to another rider for no additional fee until October 4, 2026.
While 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.

Wheel A' Mena
2026-10-10 08:00 - 15:00 | Janssen Park, Mena, AR
Check-in and packet pickup can be completed on-site at Janssen Park, Mena, AR (at the historic log cabin).
If you are checking-in and registering on Saturday, October 10th from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM:
Please 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
If you are checking-in or registering on Friday, October 9th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM:
Janssen 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.
Check out https://visitmena.com for more information about the upcoming bike trails to our area!

Joe Weber Arky 100
2026-10-11 08:00 - 15:00 | Sheridan Parks & Recreation Center, 1511 S Rose St, Sheridan, 72150, United States
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.
IMPORTANT: 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.
Sunday, 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
Bicycle 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
Ride services will include SAG vehicles, stocked rest stops and emergency services through the morning.
Post-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.
There are several motels in LR and Pine Bluff and America’s Best Value Inn in Sheridan (870-942-5995)
PACKETS (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.
More Information: Jim Britt, ABC President, 501-912-1449 cell; jobritt@sbcglobal.net

Gudrun - Northwoods MTB Festival
2026-10-23 - 2026-10-25 | Northwoods Trails, 300 Pineland Dr, Hot Springs, AR, 71901, United States
NO CANCELLATIONS AFTER 10/12/2025!!
PRE-SOLD MERCHANDISE CAN NOT BE REFUNDED!!
Early bird Registration will close on August 17th at 11:59PM.
Late Registration begins on October 12th at midnight.
Only the first 400 participants are guaranteed a swag t-shirt. We can not guarantee size.
There 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.
For other camping and lodging options, check out www.hotsprings.org.
ALL 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.

This year’s schedule: **Note: times are subject to change**
Friday, November 7th:
10:00 – 4:00 Packet Pick-up and Pre-riding @ Cedar Glades Park Hilltop
4:45 Güdrun Slow Roll Fun Ride Meet-up @ 420 Eats Food Truck Court (420 Malvern Ave.)
5:00 Tires on Pavement – Ride Start
6:00 Opening Night Party @ 420 Eats

Saturday, November 8th: @ Cedar Glades Park
7:00 Packet Pick-up
8:00 Güdrun Full Enduro
9:00 Güdrun Mini Enduro
12:00 Güdrun Waffles & Coffee Time Trial
2:00 City of Hot Springs Parks & Trails Strider Race
**Awards Ceremony for the Enduros, Waffles & Coffee TT, and Strider Race immediately following the conclusion of the Strider Race on the Hilltop**
5:00 Güdrun Dual Slalom
**Bonfire and Dual Slalom awards immediately following the conclusion of the Dual Slalom competition**
***Bonfire is contingent on weather conditions (i.e. too windy, raining, burn-ban)

Sunday, November 9th: @ Cedar Glades Park
7:00 Packet Pick-up
8:00 – 3:00 Attila the Hun XC Race
**Awards immediately following the completion of all categories**
**The Northwoods Waterworks trails will be open to the public throughout the weekend**

If you have any questions, email gudrunmtbfest@northwoodstrails.org

Birdeye 500
2026-10-31 - 2026-11-07 | Birdeye Farms, 10 County Road, Birdeye, 72324, United States
Picture This
Sunset 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.
The Challenge

No-Frills // Unsupported // Adventure
Starting and ending in Birdeye, you’ll ride the entire length of the Crowley’s Ridge Gravel Trail, twice.
There is no entry fee, no SAG wagon, and no support crew.
You’ll navigate the rolling and rewarding terrain with only what you can carry.
It’s you, your bike, and 500 miles of fabulous riding.

The Rules

The rules are simple: ride the route.
This is a self-timed event.
We provide a route description and a suggested start time. That’s it.
You are responsible for your own safety, logistics, and timing.

The Reward

The ultimate prize is the satisfaction of completing this epic journey.

The Grit

The Crowley’s Ridge 500 isn’t about winning; it’s about enduring. Ready to find out what you’re made of?
Enjoy camaraderie, duke it out with anyone that wants to push the pace, or settle into your own rhythm and enjoy a solo mission.
Complete the route and add your name to the list of finishers.
Whether 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!

Please Note

Unofficial route
There will be a few stashed aid stations along the way but the ethos of the ride is a self-supported adventure.
NO rolling SAG. This is a do-it-yourself ride! If you need a bailout… call a significant other, bestie, or family member.

The Schedule

Leave Birdeye any date that you choose, just be back by dinner on Saturday 11/7

Selfie Bonus

Upload selfies to social media and get entered to win prizes.

Building Community
studioDRIFT’s mission aims to help communities in the Delta through placemaking and outdoor recreation.
Crowley’s Ridge Gravel Trail
With 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.
Signing up for this ride contributes to the mission of studioDRIFT!

Birdeye
2026-11-07 | Birdeye Farms, 10 County Road, Birdeye, 72324, United States
The Birdeye Gravel Festival is a one-of-a-kind Arkansas Delta celebration that combines gravel cycling, trail running, live music, local food, and community gathering on the scenic terrain of Crowley’s Ridge. Held each fall near Birdeye, Arkansas, the festival features routes for riders and runners of all experience levels, along with a legendary farm-style afterparty showcasing Delta culture and hospitality. Organized by studioDRIFT, the event also supports outdoor recreation and community development projects across the Arkansas Delta.

Chinkapin Hollow Gravel Grinder
2026-11-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Lake Wedington, 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 72704, United States
The start/finish location is Lake Wedington Recreation Area just outside of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Lake Wedington is a US Forest Service Park and offers great amenities and a natural setting to come hang out for the weekend and enjoy some of the best gravel in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas.
4 gravel ride distances of 24, 40, 64 and 96 miles. There will be hot food, tasty beverages and snacks once you finish.
HIGHLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
96 Mile Ride – Cash ($1,500 total)

$750 Males – $350 first, $250 second, $150 third
$750 Females – $350 first, $250 second, $150 third

Ride the Ravine for Hydrocephalus
2026-11-14 08:00 - 15:00 | First Baptist Church – Arkadelphia, 701 Pine Street, Arkadelphia, 71923, United States
This gravel and road cycling event will begin at 8 a.m. on the morning of the famous Battle of the Ravine football game between Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University. If you plan to attend the game, come early and enjoy an awesome ride in Southern Arkansas—you won’t be disappointed. After the ride, stay for the post ride events which will include food, drinks, and entertainment. There will be rest stops on each route.
This isn’t a normal road ride and this isn’t a normal gravel ride. This is also not a race! This is a ride for those that love to ride their bicycle on quiet, low-traffic county roads.
There are 4 route options in total.
3 of the routes will have pavement and gravel.
For those pure roadies, there is 1 route that is all pavement.
“Groad” refers to a route that has both road (pavement) and gravel.
Gravel + Road = Groad
The links to each route is below.
We highly recommend downloading the route you plan to ride on your bike computer so you don’t get lost! While we will have the routes marked with signs/arrows, but it’s always best to have the route on your computer! It’s possible that you may not see a sign!

35-mile Groad route:
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6639847977
51-mile Groad route:
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6639863265
73-mile Groad route:
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6651230233
33-mile Road route:
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6651252110
***If you’ve only ever ridden road (pavement) and you’re trying to decide if your skinny 25 mm or 28 mm tires would be safe on the gravel, we do NOT recommend it! You will most likely get a flat! It’s best to ride any dirt and/or gravel roads with at least 35 mm wide TUBELESS tires. However, even a 35 mm tire is considered skinny these days! Many gravel riders prefer 40+ mm tubeless tires. For the groad routes, we personally prefer 42-45 mm wide tubeless tires and run fairly low tire pressure: 28-30 psi. So if you don’t have a bicycle that will accommodate a wider tire, ride the 33-mile road only route.

Loop De Loop
2026-11-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Blowing Springs, 70 Sugar Creek Center,, Bella Vista, 72714, United States
The Loop de Loop Challenge is a 50-mile test of wheel and will in Bella Vista, Arkansas. Hosted by Friends of Arkansas Singletrack (FAST), this isn’t a race—it’s a ride, a revelation, a reset—where riders tackle the Back 40 and Tunnel Vision trails to scour away doubt and forge relentless bonds. It’s about preparation, dedication, and crossing the finish line.
Expect about 5,500 feet of climbing through 50 miles of wooded singletrack, with every rider earning bragging rights and a heart full of memories. The grassroots community pushes you to conquer fear and finish stronger, together.
The Course
The Loop de Loop Challenge spans 50 miles of Bella Vista’s scenic singletrack, hammering through the Back 40 and Tunnel Vision loops. With over 5,500 feet of climbing, the chert and scrabbly trails demand relentless focus to reach the finish.

Pie Ride
2026-12-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Keo Airstrip, 948 Pecan Road, Keo, 72083, United States
Welcome to the Pie Ride!

Keo, Arkansas • Saturday, December 5, 2026
Nestled in Southern Lonoke County (SoLoCo), Keo is a bike-friendly town of just 207 residents that knows how to roll out the welcome mat. We’re glad you’re here to ride, celebrate, and of course—eat pie!
Start Line
The ride begins at 10:00 AM sharp from the Keo Airstrip on Pecan Road. The airstrip is located just half a mile east of town at the intersection of Pecan Road and Cemetery Road.
Packet Pickup

When: Wednesday, December 2
Where: Moody Brews 414 E. 21st Street, Pettaway Square, Little Rock, AR.
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Your packet includes your rider bag, which doubles as a drop bag on ride day.
Ride Morning

Check-In: Look for the Keo Collective at the Airstrip. They’ll get you to the start line on the runway. *Note, there will be a single toilet available at the Airstrip, please plan accordingly, extra facilities available a half mile west at the Festival.
Drop Bags: Write your name clearly on your bag and place any post-ride clothes or gear inside. Volunteers will transport it to the official Finish Line in downtown Keo at the Arkansas Pecan Festival.

Finish Line Celebration
The ride officially ends in Keo, right in the heart of the Arkansas Pecan Festival. Secure your bike in the secure bike area, grab a Moody Brews pour, and savor your well-earned slice of pecan pie. Stick around to enjoy the festival’s car show, vendors, entertainment, and holiday cheer.
Important Note: Riders registering the morning of the event are not guaranteed pie after the ride.
After the Festival
When you’ve had your fill of pie and fun, noodle back at your own pace to the Keo Airstrip to retrieve your vehicle. Don’t forget to collect your drop bag with your kit, helmet, and shoes before heading out.
Routes
Both routes will run clockwise this year.
SoLoCo 35
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52192137
SoLoCo 25
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52192236
