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FITZDURO | Arkansas Enduro Series (AES)
2023-09-23 - 2023-09-24 | The Jones Center, 922 E Emma Ave, Springdale, AR, 72754, United States
ITZDURO – SPRINGDALE, AR
Presented by Arvest Bank | Hosted by Ozark Outdoor Foundation
For details about AES and the other races in the series can be found at Arkansas Enduro Series
This round of the Fall AES will be at the Fitzgerald Trails in Springdale, Arkansas!
The race is rated 1 out 5 | Skill-3 | Fitness-3 | Gnar-4
This is a one-day event with up to 6 stages on Sunday.
A one-day event means there will be racing only on Sunday; early pre-riding ‘Sunday Stages’ on Friday and Official Check-In and Practice Day will be Saturday. All racers, regardless of age or category will race the same course and stages. There will B line options for more difficult areas – or walk anything you do not feel comfortable riding. Stages must be completed in order, and only one time, unless otherwise noted.
We will also offer a “Just Ride” category where participants can ride the enduro courses on Saturday, and Sunday after the race is over. Just Ride participants cannot be on the course during the race times unless you are riding with a junior participant. This is an untimed category and is not required if you are registered to do the timed Enduro race. Event Swag & Post Race Meal included in Just Ride – no raffle ticket. You can register via BikeReg.

Entry Details
-Event Swag
-Custom number plate
-A professionally marked course with arrows and tape – maps emailed to racers the week of the race
-Neutral support provided by sponsor Phat Tire Bike Shop
-Enduro Timing System from SPORTident for you to have an experience just like the World Series races with accuracy to the 1000th of second, instant results upon finishing and scoreboard.
-Aid station and snacks mid-race provided by Rusty Cramer at American National Insurance
-Post-race meal included with entry on Sunday for all registered Racers and Just Ride participants
-Cold adult beverages in marked areas – 21+ only
-A professional awards ceremony with awards to all categories
-Payouts for Pro categories
-Refreshments and food available for purchase
-Raffle for all registered racers provided by top notch sponsors
-On site sponsors

Schedule & Course Map
Full schedule, along with the course map, will be emailed to all registered racers and posted in the Facebook Event following online registration closing on Thursday (9/21) at 9PM CT. Be sure to monitor your emails race week to review the schedule.
Failure to check in and pick up your timing chip by the scheduled mandatory race meeting can result in a racer not being able to race. Failure to head to the first stage by the end of the final wave can result in a racer not being able to race.
Friday | Early pre-ride on Sunday Stages. No check-in available on this day so please ride with caution.
Saturday | Official Check-In & Pre-Ride day.
Sunday | Race Day will include final check-in, timing chip pickup, mandatory racers meeting, race start times, timing chip TURN OFF, post race meal, awards, etc.

Logistics
Race Venue Address | 922 E Emma Ave. Springdale, AR 72764
Camping – There will be ‘dry camping’ available to out of state participants at a different location than the venue, that is closer to the Fitzgerald trails located on private land.
Dogs – Even good dogs must be on leashes.
Pack It In, Pack Out – If you haul it in you haul it out. Leave no trace. Respect.

Prepare
Food – Post Race Meal provided to racers on Race Day only. Meal ticket obtained at Registration & Timing tent after turning in your timing chip. Family and friends welcome to grab a plate for purchase. While an onsite food truck may offer breakfast and other meals for purchase please bring your breakfast food, snacks, special dietary foods, hydration and anything specific for your pre and post-race needs.
Water – We will provide water at the aid station during race times but you need to be prepared for pre ride days and race days. Bring more than you think you’ll need. Plan to have at least 50-60 ounces on you at all times while riding.
Snacks – Have carbs and protein on hand between meals
Safety – This is not the time to skimp on protective equipment. We highly suggest a full-face helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads. Riding within your limits is essential.
Trash – If you pack it in, you pack it out.
Nice to have – Spare tubes, inflation device, tire plugs, chain link, derailleur pulleys and other parts. Sponsor Revolution Mobile Bike Repair will be onsite for mechanical support but it is always best to give your bike a once over before a race to address any issues as well as to bring any items you may need to make repairs. **NOTE – Revolution Mobile Bike Repair will provide assistance for issues that occur onsite during pre-ride and the race – not for issues that occurred prior, or to build bikes, or add/replace components that were not on your bike prior to arriving at event.

Rules
-Racing Age | What your age will be on 12/31/22
-Onsite Payments – Venmo and PayPal, and cash if exact, accepted for any onsite purchases – no credit/debit card. This does not apply to any vendors – they will have their own payment options.
-Race waiver will be required and must be signed onsite at the venue. Any racer under the age of 18 must have a parent present with them at Check In to sign waiver.
-Only Racers and Just Ride, with a number plate on, will be allowed on the event stages during Pre-Ride.
-Timed Enduro Racers only, with number plate on, on stages during race on Sunday – No Just Ride participants or non-racers.
-You cannot change your category after the race starts.
-Racers must attend the Racers Meeting, not start the race before the Racer’s Meeting, and must be go out to start the race during your noted category wave time; not any later.
-All timing chips must be picked up prior to the Mandatory Racer’s Meeting or the Racer may not be able to race.
-Racers cannot wear a timing chip at any time that is different from the one that was assigned to them by the Timing Director at the Timing Tent.
-Timing chip must be worn on the Racer’s right wrist unless otherwise noted by the Race Director or Timing Director.
-The bike and equipment you start the race on must be the same bike and equipment you finish on. Official Race Director must approve exceptions. *Exceptions are repairing or replacement of tires.
-Once riders have entered the stage line there is no cutting in line.
-All stages must be completed in order, and only once, unless otherwise notes in Racer Meeting by the Race Director.
-Timing stations will be placed at the start and finish of each stage. All Racers must stay on course during the stages and transitions. Veering off course is disrespectful to everyone from the landowner, race organizers, fellow competitors and yourself.
-Any form of outside assistance or support such as; non-racers, family members, friends or unapproved pit stops is forbidden. However, Racers are allowed and encouraged to help fellow competitors on the course.
-Stage Reruns are NOT ALLOWED for mechanicals, the racer crashing, or going off course unless discussed with and approved by the Race Director or Timing Director ONLY. Only Racer impediment, safety hazards, or fellow Racer injury support warrants a re-run and must be approved by the Race Director or Timing Director ONLY prior to the re-run. Stage reruns can be seen by the Timing Director and do not disappear from the timing chips history regardless of time that has passed. Any unapproved re-runs, either intentional or unintentional will result in a disqualification. Flat tires, bent wheels, broken chains, and ANY type of mechanical issue, or rider error is part of racing and does not warrant a re-run.
-Always stop for an injured rider. In the case of a downed rider that receives assistance provided by another participant – the helping participant’s time will be adjusted by averaging the lap times from the particular stage or a re-run will be authorized by the Race Director. The downed rider may not qualify for a re-run. If you cannot contact the Race Director wait at the Timing tent until receiving direction.
-Do not change, adjust, or modify the course in any way. If you have a concern about a course feature please present the concern to the Race Director with a picture and description of concern.
-Do not disrespect the land such as littering.
-Racers deviating from any of the Rules can and/or will be time penalized and possibly be disqualified from the race.

Overalls
Participants will register for the category they will remain in for the series to qualify for Overalls. You cannot change categories after the second stop and you must notify the Timing Director at dustin@slaughtertrailguides.com if you are changing your category prior to that. Failure to let us know of a category change can impact your series overall points negatively. If you race in different categories the results will not be combined for overall results.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU REGISTER USING THE SAME NAME FOR EACH RACE or your Overall points will be affected.

Wait List
This race has a rider limit of. Once those numbers are reached you can register for the Wait List, and if/when spots become available, we will pull from the Wait List in the order of registration, and you will be charged. Please note we will pull from the Wait List automatically until the day before the race (in this case; Friday) so if you can no longer attend please email april@slaughtertrailguides.com to have yourself removed from the Wait List. It is the Racers responsibility to monitor their email to see if they have been removed from the Wait List and into the race.

Refund & Transfer Policy
These are rain, shine, ice or snow events except under extreme circumstances in which we will notify all participants of any cancelations.
Refunds | With a 15% fee we will honor a refund when the request is at least two weeks (14 days) prior to the race.
If the request is made with less than two weeks to the race then a refund will not be available.
Transfers | With a 15% fee we will honor a transfer to another SET race within season when the request is at least one week (7 days) prior to the race.
If the request is made with less than a week to the race then a transfer will not be available.
In the event a transfer is given the participant will receive a credit/coupon code, minus the 15% fee, to use to register for an upcoming race within the season. The participant will need to pay for any difference in entry fee(s). If the credit is not used by the end of the season it will expire and no further transfers or refunds will be available for it.
We do not accept participant to participant transfers or selling of entries.
If you purchased the Event Registration Protection when registering then you will need to contact them first via the contact information below:
Tech@athleteReg.com
(888) 956-9560.
https://www.eventregistrationprotection.com/allianzassistance/ManagePolicy/
No refunds or transfers after you have arrived for the race or after the race starts/has happened.
Merchandise purchases and service fees are non-refundable.

For any race related questions email dustin@slaughtertrailguides.com

**Check out Social Media pages on Instagram and Facebook for event updates and announcements**

Slaughter Trail Guides reserves the right to amend, add, and alter rules, schedule, policies and details to the event at any time.

Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families
2023-09-30 | Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR, 71901, United States
The Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families is a Fun Ride to benefit Ouachita Children, Youth, & Family Services (OCYFS) in beautiful Hot Springs, AR. This Second Annual event takes place on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
OCYFS provides services for those who have been abused, neglected, run away, homeless, or troubled by means of an Emergency Shelter, a Residential Shelter, a Street Outreach & Drop-In Shelter for the homeless, and a Domestic Violence Shelter.

The Sandtown Shuffle
2023-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Dirt Church, 1355 Skyview Ln, Batesville, AR, 72501, United States
The Sandtown Shuffle (Fall Edition)
Here is what happened at the Spring Edition of The Sandtown Shuffle.
“No Frills” gravel ride in the Foothills.
Come and hang with us at The Dirt Church! (Camping Welcome!)
Join us in Sandtown AR on 9/30/23
Route Description:
3 routes all will depart from the Pool’s Chapel church and travel along 5 miles of Sandtown Rd./Big T (chip seal) before transitioning to gravel. These routes have a nice mix of sandy, rocky, smooth, and raunchy gravel. There are various low-water bridges on the routes. So, depending on water levels on race day, your feet may get wet!
Very Challenging!-Be prepared!
The hills are rolling and consistent!
Saturday: 9/30-
Option 1:
17mi-Poke Bayou Cruise –
1500 ft. of elevation gain
A fun 60/40 mix of gravel/chip-seal out and back to the Poke Bayou.
Option 2:
30mi-Big T loop –
2500 ft. of elevation gain
Option 3:
55mi-The Sandtown Shuffle-Revised-
5100 ft. of elevation gain

Please note: These routes will NOT be marked. The routes will posted and sent out through email, and you must have a gps computer or other means of navigatin (cue sheets) to navigate.
More details to come!
Timing— No timing….This is a ride not a race. However there are plenty of segments on the routes, feel free to throw down!
Course Markings: VERY FEW
We will mark the intersections with confidence markers before the event, however you will need additional navigation means. BE PREPARED

Aid and Support:
Phone Service can be spotty on the routes. Support/support line will be available and give out to participants; however, we ask all participants to be fully self-supported, and help look out for your friends on the trails!
Registration
Registration is available online until the night before the event but will not be guaranteed a shirt if after the deadline of Sept 15 .
Day of registration available, however, t-shirt not guaranteed.
All riders must have a waiver on file
Start Information/Headquarters
Pool’s Chapel Church/Sandtown Community Center in Sandtown, AR
Check in- before 7:45 a.m.
All riders must check in before the start.
General Vital Info
All riders must wear a helmet.
All riders must check in prior to the start, and after the finish, and have a waiver on file.
Weather
Arkansas weather is unpredictable. Anything could happen! To accommodate our riders, our support team will collect gear (either at a support stop or a support vehicle) and leave it at the Dirt Church for pick up upon completion of the ride. This gear check is available as a courtesy to all riders. In the event of a weather emergency, all riders should take cover immediately. Aid stations will serve as communication points for riders and SAG drivers will aid riders if any severe weather arises.
Breakfast & Lunch:
Pancakes and Coffee will be served from 6:30-7:30 am
Lunch TBA
Accommodations:
Pools Chapel Church AKA Dirt Church
This is a redundant church that is privately owned by members of the Sandtown community. The church was built in 1953 and is one of the two original buildings left standing in our small town. There are zero operating businesses in Sandtown, so plan accordingly. Cave City, Cushman, and Mt. Pleasant will be the closest open businesses with food and beverage options.
Lodging Options:
1) Roughly 15 miles south of Sandtown, Batesville has various hotels and AirBNB’s available.
2) Camping: There is plenty of room for on site camping, so bring a tent and stay with us! Also, there are 2 bathrooms, dining hall, and kitchen available in the church that will be open all weekend.
The church will act as a safe haven in the event of a storm/weather.
A firepit will be on site to enjoy as well!
Showers-
Option 1-We will have an outside shower available (bear with us this year!)
Option 2-Batesville’s state of the art community/aquatics center offer a 1 day pass for $5 that gains access to the center, which encludes showers and even a therapy pool.
Feel Free to reach out for more info!
History
Sandtown is an unincorporated mining town that started around 1886 with 7 “dig” sites stretching 5 miles to the small town of Cushman. The Sandtown Shuffle is a grassroots gravel event that centers on the rural unincorporated community located on Sandtown Road. Sandtown is five and a half miles west-southwest of Cave City (Sharp and Independence counties) and about nine and a half miles north of Batesville (Independence County). Local historians believe the settlement’s name comes from the white sand (or silica) found on the sandbar at the confluence of Sullivan Creek and Dry Creek in Sandtown.
In the late 1800s Manganese was discovered and started to be mined in the Sandtown area and went on to boom in the 50s when the federal government initiated a policy to stockpile the Manganese.
The sandy soil in the area is known to grow the “World’s Sweetest Watermelons” in the small neighboring town of Cave City.
This road used to be the route that the “mine” sights would use to transfer their iron ore to the White River in Guion via railroad!

Cause-
Rural Innovations Group is dedicated to promoting and preserving local, small communities. The goal is to create and host outdoor, health, and wellness events in local communities that showcase their unique heritage and history and develop avenues for boosting local economies.

Lakewoods Trails Grand Opening
2023-09-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Lake Monticello, 299 Harris Rd,, Monticello, 71655, United States
Let’s try this again!!

Weather permitting we will be opening Phase 1 of Lakewoods Monticello SEPT 30th 2023. We are sorry for the delay, but on the plus side, more miles have been built!! We will have more details coming in the next few weeks, but this will be a great event to get out and enjoy the new trails!
Phase 1 consists of approximately 6 miles of non-motorized trails for hiking and biking. Come enjoy the Progressive playground skills park, snag some grub from the food trucks, music, and much more!

Help us get the word out!

Trail info at https://arkansasoutside.com/welcoming-new-trails-to-the-delta/

Pedals for Compassion - Gravel Grinder
2023-10-01 08:00 - 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.
More details to come!
Event Details
Choose 45, 70, or 100-mile options.
On-site registration will be the morning of the event.
Ride start at 8 am
Sag support will be on the routes, numbers on the back of your bib. There will be plenty of fully stocked rest stops and several water stations in between to help keep you fueled till the end.
Finish line activities will be rocking when you get done riding!!
Post event food of grilled chicken sandwiches provided by the Albemarle cooking team, plus there will be additional food and beverages available to participants.
Live music will be on stage
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.

Kessler Mountain Jam
2023-10-01 08:00 - 16:00 | 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. An annual license is required to race in the Cat 1 category. The Novice category entry fee includes the one-day license fee which is $15. All others can race on a one-day license.
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!

Arkansas High Country Race 2023
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-15 | Hot Springs Visitor Center, 629 Central Ave, Hot Springs National Park, AR, 71901, United States
This challenging 1000+ mile Ouachita Triple Crown bikepacking race takes competitors through the Ouachita Mountains and the Arkansas River Valley. Arkansas’ Epic Back Roads Bicycle Race!
The Arkansas High Country Race has moved south to Hot Springs for 2023! In addition to the classic Arkansas High Country Route, this event will also feature the South Loop and the Ouachita Triple Crown. 50/50 paved and unpaved route. Connect all the high points of Arkansas via a roller coaster of mixed surfaces: steep, chunky, remote, and relentless – a masterpiece of Arkansas terrain.
Registration will open on April 7, 2023.

Wheel A' Mena
2023-10-07 08:00 - 15:00 | Janssen Park, Mena, AR
A Bicycle Tour of the Ouachita Mountains and the Talimena Scenic Drive

The Wheel A’ Mena Bicycle Tour will be staged out of Mena, Arkansas which is located at the foothills of Rich Mountain and distances will be offered of either a 30-mile, 50-mile, and 70-mile route. This ride provides some of the best scenic views in Arkansas with much of the ride being high atop the Ouachita Mountains on the Talimena Scenic Drive. The ride also will prove to be quite a challenge as there are multiple steep climbs. There will be multiple rest stops and feed stations available on the course, and both routes will take you through the Queen Wilhelmina State Park on top of Rich Mountain.

Tour da Delta 2023
2023-10-07 08:00 - 15:00 | Court Square Park, 409 Porter Street, Helena, AR, 72342, United States
Each registration comes with a one-day pass to the King Biscuit Blues Festival and Tour da Delta socks. Rest stops will be located along 4th Street on the way to Storm Creek Lake by DeSoto School, Storm Creek Lake, the Fire Tower along the High Road to Bear Creek Lake, at Bear Creek Lake, the County Library in Helena on Columbia Street, and the Municipal Airport on Airport Road. There will also be a rest stop for gravel riders on the Low Road of the St. Francis National Forest. Lodging accommodations for cyclists are available at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Showers are available a block away for an additional fee. See our website at www.tourdadelta.net or www.kingbiscuitfestival.com for contact and reservation information at the Episcopal Church. Each rider will have to bring their own air mattress or cot. The 55 and 35-mile road route riders along with the 12, 25, and 38-mile gravel route riders all start at 9:00 a.m. from the American Legion Hut. We will also have additional rest stops this year on the way to Moon Lake and Storm Creek Lake. There will also be 3 gravel bike rides of 38 miles, 25 miles, and 12 miles. The 38-mile route will go out to Bear Creek Lake, while the 25 and 12-mile gravel rides will go out to Storm Creek Lake before returning to downtown Helena by way of the Mississippi River Levee. Adults riding the family fun ride route have a registration fee of $20 that does not a Wrist Band in the Festival but does include socks. Registration on the day of the ride is $70.

Joe Weber Arky 100
2023-10-08 08:00 - 15:00 | Merry Green Township, 1511 S. Rose St. (Hwy 46 West), Sheridan, AR, 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!
Sunday, October 8, 2023. The 52nd annual Joe Weber Arky 100 has five ride options: 25, 50, 62, and the famed 100-mile course. Plus a 50-mile gravel course. All routes are on low-traffic roads through Grant and Dallas Counties. We have long sleeve tech 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. Twenty-fiver milers are welcome to start by 10:00 a.m. The course closes at 3:30 p.m. with riders on their own afterwards. Like our event Facebook page for updates.
Ride services will include SAG vehicles, stocked rest stops, and emergency services throughout 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. NOTE: The women’s shirts run 1 1/2 to 2 sizes small and the men’s are normal size to slightly large.
More Information: Jim Britt, ABC President, 501-912-1449 cell; jobritt@sbcglobal.net

USDCA / D3 Bentonville Bikeboom 2023
2023-10-11 - 2023-10-15 | Handcut Hollow, 2909 NE J St,, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Welcome to the 3rd annual Bikeboom, Deaf Bike Festival; a 3 day social/gathering event filled with clinics, ride tours, volunteering, and having a good time with the D/deaf community.
Your participation contributes to the growth of the D/deaf cycling community, whether it’s a road, gravel, or mountain bike. We all share a common goal, to have fun on bikes and connect with like-minded individuals.
To register for the event, we would like to have everyone keep in mind the goal of the Bikeboom events:
To provide a place for Deaf participants to get priority in registration for the event since Deaf individuals are underserved and underprivileged. Deaf individuals get the benefits of having free bike rentals and free campgrounds.
Everyone else who is not D/deaf is welcome to mingle with us, you will not need to register. Show up and your donation is MUCH appreciated.
FAQ
What does registration include?
– Free camping at Hand-Cut Hollow
– 3-day bike rental (When available & OPTIONAL)
– Discount shuttle pass
– Goodie bag
What Airport do I fly in?
– XNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport.
What is the event schedule like?
– Oct 11-15: Campground open (this means you can come day early to set up your campground!)
– Oct 11: Bike pickup (this means you’ll have your bike ready to roll for the next 3 days rather than picking up morning of first clinic)
– Oct 12: Official Bikeboom begins – more schedule details forthcoming. Stay tuned!
What clinics are you offering?
– Coaches are confirming their commitments at the moment. We asked for final list of clinics by 2nd week of September. The links to sign up for the clinics will then be emailed to the registered participants.
What is the shuttle schedule / available routes like?
– TBA
What are the optional free bike rental dates?
– October 12-15, 2023 – Anything outside these dates will be at your expense to pay. (Free rental includes bike and helmet, other no-cost additions are included)
What kind of bikes is available for rent? Brand names/models?
– We will have all kinds of bikes available, including mountain, gravel, and e-mountain bikes. Details on brands and models will be made available soon.
Should I get rental protection insurance?
– Self-pay and rental protection are not free. Highly recommended accountability. Please consider purchasing it. ($10-$30)
How can I change my bike reservation?
– TBA
How do I pay for an extended bike rental and/or rental protection insurance?
– TBA
Where do I pick up and drop off my rental?
– TBA
How can I reserve my bike?
– The reservation link, code information, and pickup information for bike rentals such as mountain bikes, gravel bikes, road bikes, children’s bikes, and E-MTB will be shared with registered participants via email.
How many bikes can I rent?
– One rental per Bikeboom registrant for the event.
I don’t have a helmet. Can I rent one out?
– Yes, you can; along with different equipment needs, be sure to look at the reservation check out to check in the different equipment you want.
Can I rent out a bike lock?
– Phat Tire lends out bike locks with their rentals, Mojo cycling currently does not.
Mountain bike trail navigation?
– Trailforks – Preferred app download on a mobile device with GPS tracking and navigation.
– MTBproject – App download on a mobile device with GPS tracking and navigation.
Do I need to bring my own camping equipment?
– Yes, you will need to bring own your tent, sleeping bag, and cookware (if not eating out).
What are the campgrounds like?
– Hand-Cut Hollow Campground is being built as we speak. At the moment, it’s planned to have 80 campsites and 10 van sites. Should be exciting times as we’ll be the first ones to break it in!
Campground Amenities:
– Onsite showers, toilets, water, and POWER! (yes you’ll be able to recharge your phone at the campsite)
Check out the portable shower service (includes charging station): http://www.showertruck.com/services
What is the cancellation policy?
– Last day to cancel for a refund is October 5th. After this date, there will be no more refunds on cancellations, all proceeds are donated to USDCA/D3 for future Bikebooms and programs.

Life Time Little Sugar MTB presented by Mazda
2023-10-14 - 2023-10-21 | Bentonville, 100 N Main St, Bentonville, AR, United States
Now’s your chance to shred both the MTB trails and gravel roads that put NWA on the map. With Life Time Little Sugar MTB presented by Mazda on October 15 and Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda on October 21, join us for an 8-day festival in Northwest, AR.
Big Sugar Classic is a celebration of cycling, and a way to wind down your season with a bang. Join us for one event, or both, but bring your friends and family and let’s end 2023 with a sugar crash.
The week in between the two events will feature industry gatherings, group rides, clinics and more.
Overview of 2023. Schedule subject to change!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
Shake Out Rides + Athlete Panels TBD
MTB Packet Pickup

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15
MTB race day!
Start times, award ceremonies, finish fest and after parties TBD.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19
Gravel Expo Day 1

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20
Gravel Expo Day 2 + Packet Pickup

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
7:30 AM – 100 Mile Start
8:30 AM – 50 Mile Start
Award ceremonies, finish fest, after parties TBD!

Pedal the Ridge
2023-10-14 08:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Paragould, 153 E Emerson St, Paragould, AR, United States
Pedal the Ridge will feature a 50 Mile and 20 Mile option. This will be a gravel ride with 3 stops along the 50 Mile route and 1 stop along the 20 Mile route. In honor of the race’s return after a 4 year hiatus, both races will be offered at a celebratory price of $13 and will include a Pedal the Ridge T-Shirt!
Pedal the Ridge Race Route Link – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42267990
Gravel Ride Registration Link:
https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Paragould/2021GGetDowntown10k5kKidsFunRun

DARE 2 Tread the Trails
2023-10-14 08:00 - 2023-10-15 14:00 | Craighead Forest Park, 4910 S Culberson Rd, Jonesboro, 72404
Jonesboro Police DARE will be hosting the DARE 2 Tread event for the 6th year! We had a great turnout in 2022! We are excited about 2023!
On October 14th, we want you to come out and enjoy our trails at Craighead forest. We will start by access 1 at the boat ramp area. The parking lot is small by Pavilion 1. You can park at the first entrance and walk across the dam. Ther is also parking at access 2. This year we will have a 5k trail run (with approx. 1 mile of chat by the lake), 10k trail run (with approx. 1.2 miles of chat around the lake), and a Half marathon trail run ( this will be 2 loops of the 10k). We will start the half marathon at 8am, the 10k will start at 8:30am, and the 5k will start at 9am. We plan on doing the 5k/10k awards around 10:30 ish. We will have a 4 hour time limit on the half marathon. We are planning on doing the half marathon awards when the runners finish. Timing will be done by Stearns timing again this year. Please stay for the awards because we will have prizes that we will give away by drawing bib numbers!!!!
On October 15th we will have our fun mountain bike poker ride. It will start at access 1 this year. We are doing it a little different this year. We also have a couple local riders that will take you on whatever you want to ride! We want you to have a great time on the new trails! We moved it to Sunday in hopes that some of the runners would be able to participate it the ride. If you have never done a mountain bike poker ride, be prepared to have fun and meet some new people. You will draw a poker card before you start. There will be three more stops where you draw cards. You will draw your final card and turn it in at the finish. You may purchase more cards before the event starts! If you have multiple hands, you will hand one to the person at the stop. You will draw for that hand. You will then hand them your next hand and draw for it. You do not get to pick which card goes with what hand. (gotta keep it fair for those with only one hand) When everyone finishes, the person with the highest hand gets to pick from the prizes first. The person with the lowest hand picks next. We will give the remaining participants a ticket and draw until prizes are gone. The mountain bike ride is for fun! It is not a race.
Register by September 29th to be guaranteed a shirt.
All of the money raised goes to support our local DARE program. We purchase shirts, books, and supplies for all of our 5th grade students.

Little Rock Micro Fondo
2023-10-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Shift Modern Cyclery, 1101 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR, 72201, United States
Join us for the inaugural Little Rock Micro Fondo!
But what exactly is a Micro Fondo, you might ask? Well, it’s a ride that’s shorter than the grandeur of a traditional Fondo, yet it’s packed with all the charm. This event places a special emphasis on delightful gourmet food stops, all while celebrating the vibrant bicycle culture that brings us together.
Embarking from the Shift Bicycle Shop, the Micro Fondo will gracefully traverse through Little Rock’s historic landmarks, offering not only a picturesque journey but also a chance to savor exquisite, plant-based cuisine. Along the route, you’ll find four carefully curated food stops that promise to captivate your taste buds and awaken your culinary senses.
As the journey comes full circle, back to the Shift Bicycle Shop, you’ll be warmly welcomed with the culmination of your gastronomic adventure. The food, masterfully crafted by the renowned celebrity chef Alecia Watson, a triumphant victor of the prestigious Big Restaurant Bet competition, will be nothing short of a culinary masterpiece.
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to partake in the premier Little Rock Micro Fondo, a blend of cycling, history, and delectable plant-based cuisine orchestrated by the gifted hands of Chef Alecia Watson. Your senses are in for an unforgettable treat!
