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Gudrun - Northwoods MTB Festival
2023-11-10 08:00 - 2023-11-12 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Cedar Glades Park, 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, 71913, United States
The STOKE METER has been busted here in Hot Springs!! We can not wait for this year’s festival and we’re excited to see all of your smiling faces in November helping us celebrate our trails, the MTB community, and the 5th year of the Gudrun – Northwoods MTB Festival!!
IMPORTANT NOTES:
NO CANCELLATIONS AFTER 10/12/2023!!
PRE-SOLD MERCHANDISE CAN NOT BE REFUNDED!!
Early bird Registration will close on June 19th at NOON.
Late Registration begins on October 1st at NOON.
There will be limited camping offered at Cedar Glades Park Trailhead this year. We will be opening it up to 25 spots for $25 each. You can reserve through the BikeReg Registration Page.
For other camping and lodging options, check out www.hotsprings.org.
Hotel Hot Springs is once again our host hotel offering a special rate for the event. You can visit
The Hotel Hot Springs and Spa (windsurfercrs.com)
The first 200 entries will be entered into a drawing for the EPIC Gudrun Vacation Package Giveaway (Entries, not registrants. If you register for 4 events prior to us hitting the 200 mark, your name will be thrown in the hat 4 times)
EPIC Bike Hot Springs Vacation Package Giveaway Items:
– Two nights stay at The Hotel Hot Springs
– Two Passes to the Thermal Water Pools at Quapaw Baths and Spa LLC (ages 14 & up)
– Two Day Passes to Garvan Woodland Gardens
– Two Passes to Mid-America Science Museum
– Gift Card from Superior Bathhouse Brewery
– Gift Card from Parkside Cycle
– Gift Card from Spa City Cycling
– Gift package from Hot Springs Bicycle Touring Co.
– Red Light Roastery Coffee House Swag
– TACO (Trail Advocacy Coalition of the Ouachitas) Swag
– Northwoods Trails Swag
ALL EVENTS ARE ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY!! Registration for Gudrun specific events closes at 7PM on November 10th (exceptions for Jump Jam and Dual Slalom…registration for these two events will close 30 minutes prior to the event) Registration for Attila the Hun XC Race will close at 4PM on November 11th.

This year’s schedule: **Note: times are subject to change**
Friday, November 10th:
12:00 – 7:00 Spa City Running & Riding Exponin Hall B of the Hot Springs Convention Center
4:45 Güdrun Slow Roll Fun Ride: meet behind the Convention Center off Church Street
5:00 Tires on Pavement Ride Start
7:00 Opening Night Party at 420 Eats off Malvern Ave.

Saturday, November 11th:
9:00 Güdrun Full Enduro
10:00 Güdrun Mini Enduro
11:00 Güdrun Waffles & Coffee Time Trial
1:00 Spa City Cycling Strider Race
2:20 Güdrun Jump Jam
**Awards Ceremony for the Enduros, Waffles & Coffee TT, Strider Race, and Jump Jam immediately following the conclusion of the Jump Jam**
5:00 Güdrun Dual Slalom
**Bonfire and Dual Slalom awards immediately following the conclusion of the Dual Slalom competition**

Sunday, November 12th:
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 Sunday, November 12th**

Important to know:
The Güdrun – Northwoods MTB Festival weekend falls on the same weekend of the Spa City Running Festival. There will be road closures on Saturday morning, November 11th. We will be posting/sharing alternative routes to the race/festival venue along with road closure information.

High In The Ozarks
2023-11-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Byrd’s Adventure Center, 7307 Cass Oark Road, Ozark, 72949, United States
What It Is…

This is an extreme gravel event that will test your mind, body, and soul. You will ride 76 miles and cover 8,000 feet of vertical gain over remote, demanding and unforgettable terrain. Unforgettable partly because of relentless climbing but more so because it might be the most beautiful place you’ll ever pedal your bike.

What It’s Not…

This is not a race and it is not a pampered ride. And it’s definitely not flat. We have a safety-first mentality and have coordinated with local EMS providers in case of emergency, but we will have limited ability to provide on-course services beyond food, water, and medical. Your bike and in particular your brake pads, MUST be in excellent condition. We will have very limited ability to provide sag support so ride within yourself, stay hydrated, and plan to finish the day under your own power.

Please note the event is FREE however we are collecting a REFUNDABLE $20 fee from all registrants. We will refund the fee when you check in for packet pickup. We will not provide refunds to non-participants. It is your responsibility to cancel or transfer your registration (for free) prior to Oct. 17th.
Why? When you register we commit to cover your 1 day license, insurance, food, medical support, shirt and other ride related expenses. We’re happy to do that for participating riders. If you don’t cancel or transfer your entry, we’re asking you to be responsible for the fixed costs we incur on your behalf. We appreciate your understanding.

Wango Tango 2023
2023-11-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Siloam Springs City Lake Trails, North Trail Head, Silaom Springs, 72761
IT’S BACK! The annual “WANGO TANGO” endurance race, a loud and rowdy 4-hour ENDURANCE mountain bike race/party on the City Lake trail system in Siloam Springs Arkansas is scheduled for Saturday November 18, 2023!
In a partnership with the Siloam Springs Parks & Recreation, the Borderline Ozark Off Road Cyclists are excited to bring mountain bike racing to western Benton County!
Along the same vein as the popular ‘Beast of Burden’ event, the Wango Tango features 4-hours of solo and team relay racing on beginner and intermediate trails!
To add to the challenge, a 3 p.m. start means the sun will set 2 hours into the race and competitors will be racing in the dark to finish.
This will be an electronically timed race.
Categories include Solo Male, Solo Male Junior, Solo Female, Solo Female Junior, 4 Man Relay, 4 Woman Relay, 4 Person Co-Ed (any combination of male and female), 2 Person Male, 2 Person Female, 2 Person Co-Ed (1 male and 1 female), and 4 Person Junior co-ed (Can be any combination of male or female Junior racers aged 13-18), E-Bike solo male, and E-bike solo female. Only class 1 E-bikes will be allowed to compete.
Come smash it out solo or with your best compadres as the Wango Tango caters to all skill levels. The race is spectator friendly and friendly heckling is encouraged.
Pre-registration for ONLY $40/racer (Juniors are just $30) at https://app.regwiz.io/register/wango/1003 . There WILL NOT BE on-site registration on the event day this year.
There will be no parking at the race pit area. There will be signs designating approved parking areas. You will be required to drop off equipment at the pit area and then park your vehicle in designated parking areas. Support teams will be able to set up in the pit area until there is no room left, so first come first serve.
There will be food from the grill, snacks, and water during the event for all participants. Trophies will be awarded 3 deep in every category.
All competitors must be 13 or older by December 31st, 2023.
Helmets are required to race, and all competitors must have at least one light source to compete (Helmet AND bar lights are recommended).
The Wango Tango is unsanctioned, and all participants must sign a waiver. Under 18 must have a parent or guardians’ signature to compete.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Borderline chapter of the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists and volunteer trail advocacy in Western Benton and Washington Counties.
City Lake is located just north of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. From downtown head north on Mt. Olive Street and turn right onto Dawn Hill Road. Follow signs for parking. Only volunteers will be allowed to park at the trailhead/pit area. All participants must park in designated parking areas, ride to the trailhead/pit area, or drop off their equipment before parking. Bike racks will be provided in the pit.
Look for additional details as we get closer to race day and we’ll see you at the Borderline!
