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SUMMARY:RYDB Fest - Community Overnighter
DESCRIPTION:The Ride Your Damn Bike Festival invites you to ride your damn bike\, any damn way you want.  We’ve got a weekend full of fun and diverse options for you to choose from.  For my part\, Bikes or Death will be leading a beginner friendly\, lightly supported\, no drop\, community overnighter. \nWe’ll be riding the Bikepacking Roots’ Devils Den Loop (short & long) which is part of their Fayetteville Bikepacking Route Network with an overnight community camp + optional evening activities at Devil’s Den State Park. \nDevil’s Den State Park is a scenic gem nestled in the steep terrain of the western Boston Mountains. This is the most demanding of the three “overnight” route options in the Fayetteville bikepacking route network – the terrain becomes more rugged southwest of town in the high Ozark’s. The route is a mix of maintained gravel roads and pavement\, with three 600- to 1\,000-foot climbs with expansive vistas and numerous resupply options along the way. We’ve reserved the group camp site at Devil’s Den which can accommodate 75 people.  Once at camp riders will have a couple (optional) activities to choose from.  Either a hike up to Yellow Rock (rated the #5 hiking trail in all of Arkansas) or a Singletrack ride with a stop at Yellow Rock to meet up with the Hikers.  We’ll provide some snacks and beverages for all to enjoy while we watch the sunset and revel in our decisions to get outside\, ride our damn bikes\, and make new friends.  Riders will be responsible for their own dinner and breakfast\, but the State Park does have a cafe that is open from 9am – 7pm. \nThis is a beginner friendly focused ride\, but everyone is welcome to come ride with us at a chill pace.  We will have ride leaders and sweepers\, mechanics on the ride to help with any mechanicals\, and a sag vehicle that can assist with carrying gear and/or you and your bike to camp if needed.  We also have a Carry My Damn Shit option for riders who don’t want to be lugged down by the additional weight.  Moral of the story\, you wanna ride your damn bike\, but you’re not sure if this route is obtainable for you\, we invite you to push your limits with the assurance that we got your back and one way or another we’re gonna get you and your shit to camp! \n\nRoutes \n\nDay 1 \n\nDevil’s Den Loop (short)\n\n43 miles\n2\,900’ elevation gain\n\n\nDevil’s Den Loop (long)\n\n53 miles\n3\,700’ elevation gain\n\n\n\nDay 2 \n\nDevil’s Den: Return to Fayetteville\n\n30 miles\n2\,100’ elevation gain\n\n\n\nOvernighter Itinerary \n\nDay 1 – Sept. 20th \n\n8am: Coffee & cheer on the racers as they embark on the Fayetteville Ultra Circuit\n9am: Community Overnighter Grand Depart\nRide 53 miles (long) or 43 miles (short)\nWe have a group campsite reserved for all participants\nOnce at camp we have a couple of optional activities for you to participate in\n\nYellow Rock Hike – 4 mile round trip hike up to Yellow Rock\nYellow Rock Singletrack Ride – a 13 mile singletrack ride with a stop at Yellow Rock to join the hikers\n\nAt Yellow Rock we’ll provide some snacks and beverages for you to enjoy while we watch the sunset.  Bring Lights for the hike/ride back to camp\n\n\n\n\nParticipants are responsible for their own dinner.  There is a diner at the state park that is open from 9am – 7pm\n10pm: Quiet Time\n\nDay 2 – Sept 21st \n\n8am wake up call\n\nBreak down camp\nParticipants are responsible for their own breakfast.  The State Park Cafe opens at 9am.\n\n\n10am: Roll out – ride 30 miles back to Fayetteville\n\nAbout the Route \n\nThe Devil’s Den Loop departs downtown Fayetteville and meanders southwest out of town on recreation paths\, past Kessler Mountain Park\, and then follows ~6 miles of paved roads before turning toward Prairie Grove on gravel. At mile 20\, riders hit a 600-foot gravel climb\, the first of the route’s three longer climbs\, and ascend to a ridgeline with long views into the Boston Mount to the south and toward where Devil’s Den State Park is nestled. \n\nThe shorter and longer routes split at mile 28\, with the shorter route taking a more direct route to Devil’s Den State Park that is ~10 miles less than the longer option with 800 feet less climbing. The shorter route descends to Cove Creek (a generally reliable water source) and then begins the second of the three long climbs. This one is paved to start\, passes the former Strickler town site\, turns to gravel\, and rolls before the final pitch. The high point of the climb is at mile 36\, and from there\, it’s mostly paved and mostly downhill for ~7 miles to Devil’s Den State Park. The shorter route doesn’t pass any camping options until immediately before the state park boundary.\n \nThe longer version of the loop continues south from mile 28 climbing and then traversing a beautiful gravel road across the long summit of Skylight Mountain. A steep and winding descent brings riders down to Cove Creek at mile 37. From there\, a 600-foot climb leads to the Ozark National Forest boundary at mile 41\, and for the subsequent 6 miles\, there are numerous dispersed camping opportunities. The route descends to a paved road along Fall Creek\, and from the bottom of the downhill\, it’s 6 paved miles with one more shorter climb to Devil’s Den State Park (or riders could turn west for a mile to a beautiful swimming hole at the bridge across Lee Creek).\n \nDevil’s Den State Park offers a wide range of amenities and recreation opportunities. The mountain bike trail network through the canyons and past waterfalls has trails for all skill levels. There’s also a swimming pond\, additional trails for hiking\, and a café and small store. \n\nLeaving the state park\, the route climbs steeply up a switch-backed paved road. At nearly 1\,000 feet\, this is the longest climb on the route\, but from the expansive views at the high point\, the route is mostly a gradual descent all the way back to Fayetteville. The final 5-mile-long section of gravel parallels the towering Interstate 49 bridges. The community of West Fork at mile 59 (69 on the longer loop) has a grocery store and several restaurant options. From there\, it’s just 14 miles back to downtown Fayetteville.\n \nFAQ’s \n\nWhat kind of bike should I ride? We recommend a gravel bike with a minimum of 45mm tires; a mountain bike would also be absolutely fine.  If you’re participating in the optional singletrack ride at camp you’ll probably want to bring your MTB or be comfortable underbiking.\nWhat is the longest distance between resupplies? ~25 to 45 miles\nWhat is the percentage of paved and unpaved? Shorter version: Paved: 70% / Smooth Gravel: 30%. Longer version: Paved: 50% / Smooth Gravel: 50%\nWhat if I need help carrying or curating gear?  Please reach out to us at the email below if you need assistance acquiring gear for this trip.  If you don’t have bikepacking bags or don’t want to carry all your gear to camp we can do it for you for a small fee\, more info on the registration page. \nWhat if I can’t make it to camp? That’s okay!  We will have a sag vehicle that can get you and your gear to camp.  Even if this distance feels a little out of reach we encourage you to push your limits knowing that we will support you and get you to camp one way or another!\nWill there be a mechanic on the ride to help with any trailside repairs?  Yes!  We will be able to do light trail repairs and help get you back on the road.  If it’s not repairable we’ve always got the sag vehicle as a safety net.\nCan I get a refund?  A portion of entry fee proceeds goes to Bikepacking Roots\, a nonprofit organization with a mission that supports and advances bikepacking\, the growth of a diverse bikepacking community\, and access to and the conservation of the landscapes and public lands through which we ride.  Due to the philanthropic component refunds aren’t available\, but free transfers to a friend are totally cool.\n\nTo take a deeper dive into the route’s check out the route info from Bikepacking Roots.\n \nRecommended Packing List \nPlease use your Packing Guidelines to help you prepare for a successful and fun weekend on the bike! \nQuestions?  We love email!  Send me your comments\, questions\, suggestions\, to bikes@bikesordeath.com
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/rydb-fest-community-overnighter/
LOCATION:Devil’s Den State Park\, 11333 AR-74\, West Fork\, 72774\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:2025 Arkansas Enduro Series | Round 2 | EUREKA ENDURO
DESCRIPTION:EUREKA ENDURO | SEPTEMBER 26-28\, 2025 \nAn 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 Lake Leatherwood Gravity Park and the largest gravity park in the state. For 2025\, the Eureka Enduro is being held in conjunction with the Eureka Springs Fat Tire Festival – a three-day family-friendly mountain bike festival September 26-28\, 2025. \nRegistration opens Sunday June 1 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’s entry includes: \n\nUp to 8 stages and ~20 miles of rider-designed racing with dedicated pre-ride (practice) times the day prior to the race.\nSufficiently marked courses with maps emailed to participants the week of the event.\nLively mid-race aid stations with access to professional neutral mechanics and medical support.\nProfessional event timing with accuracy to the 1000th of a second and instant results.\nComplimentary post-race meal and cold beverages (21+ for adult beverages\, ID required) in a family-friendly festival setting.\nAwards ceremony by category with prizes awarded 5 deep.\n\nRACE VENUE \nEureka Springs premier outdoor recreation resource\, the 1600-acre Lake Leatherwood City Park features a 25-mile trail network surrounded by the spring-fed Lake Leatherwood – and a proper Ozark Mountain setting for round two of the Arkansas Enduro Series. A long list of available amenities at the park include cabins\, dry camping\, & RV sites and the sports field facility will double as the race venue for the weekend. \nRace Venue Address – 1303 Co Rd 204\, Eureka Springs\, AR 72632 \nEVENT SCHEDULE \nFinal event schedule with packet pickup\, official pre-ride\, and start times will be released the week of the event. Arkansas Enduro Series events are rain or shine except under extreme circumstances. When permittable\, an official pre-ride/practice will be scheduled the day prior to Race Day(s). The Race Director reserves the right to adjust the schedule due to any unforeseen circumstances. \nFriday | Early Check-In \nSaturday | Check-In & Pre-Ride \nSunday | Race Day \nLODGING – Finding the right place to stay each night is just as important as what tire pressure to run during the day. Whether you’re searching for a hotel packed with family-friendly amenities or for a quiet cabin to connect with nature\, you’ll find it in Eureka Springs. \nHOTELS & MOTELS – Eureka’s hotels & motels offer every convenience to make your Eureka Enduro weekend a hit. From the haunted 1886 Crescent Hotel to the outdoor adventure themed Wanderoo Lodge\, endless options are available at www.visiteurekasprings.com. \nVACATION RENTALS – Eureka Springs offers a variety of vacation rentals for any group size. From rentals connected to the trails to a converted historic church\, find the perfect rental for your Eureka Enduro weekend at www.visiteurekasprings.com. \nLAKE LEATHERWOOD CITY PARK – Lake Leatherwood City Park offers a wide variety of lodging options including 6 fully furnished cabins\, 3 mini-cabins\, and 4 RV sites with water\, electric\, & septic hook-ups. To reserve\, just visit www.eurekaparks.com. \nDRY CAMPING – when possible\, limited dry camping spots at the Race Venue will be available to reserve during event registration. Please refer to the event’s online registration service for additional details. \nRESTAURANTS – From fine dining in a cave to sipping award-winning craft beverages\, Eureka Springs has something for all your (taste)buds. Eureka’s local restaurants provide the perfect place to dine\, drink and be entertained after any ride. To start planning your after-the-ride dining experience\, visit www.visiteurekasprings.com. \nSAFETY – This is not the time to skimp on protective equipment. Helmets are required to be worn on course during official event times and we highly suggest a full-face helmet\, knee pads\, and elbow pads. \nTEMPERATURE – In late September\, the temperature in Eureka Springs typically ranges from 57°F to 74°F and is rarely below 45°F or above 84°F. \nWATER & SNACKS – While hydration will be available at select locations on course\, riders are encouraged to plan to carry at least 50-60 ounces of water and enough snacks to sustain themselves under strenuous exercise. \nNICE TO HAVES – Bug spray\, sunscreen\, spare tubes\, pump or CO2\, plugs\, patches and other parts. \nDOGS – Dogs are allowed but are required to be on a leash at all times. No exceptions. \nTRASH – If you pack it in\, pack it out. We are guests. Please follow all event sustainability and recycling requests. \nRACE DAY MEAL – A post-race meal will be provided to racers and volunteers on Race Days only. Redeemable meal tickets will be provided at the Registration & Timing tent. When possible\, additional food trucks and other resources will be made available onsite for fans\, family and friends. \nWAIVER – All participants will be required to sign a waiver of liability prior to competing in the Arkansas Enduro Series. \nREFUND POLICY – Arkansas Enduro Series events are rain or shine\, and refunds will not be issued except under extreme circumstances. The Event Organizer reserves the right to adjust the schedule due to any unforeseen circumstances including rescheduling the event to a future date. \nIf participants choose to add additional Registration Protector through BikeReg\, those claims are handled entirely by Allianz Global Assistance. For policy questions or to file a claim visit www.eventregistrationprotection.com or call 1-888-799-2832. \nSERIES RULES – additional series information and rules available at www.arkansasenduroseries.com/rules.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/2025-arkansas-enduro-series-round-2-eureka-enduro/
LOCATION:Lake Leatherwood\, 14582 US-62\, Eureka Springs\, 72632\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:Eureka Springs Fat Tire Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 Lake Leatherwood Gravity Park and the largest gravity park in the state. For 2025\, the Eureka Enduro is being held in conjunction with the Eureka Springs Fat Tire Festival – a three-day family-friendly mountain bike festival September 26-28\, 2025. \nRegistration opens Sunday June 1 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’s entry includes: \n\nUp to 8 stages and ~20 miles of rider-designed racing with dedicated pre-ride (practice) times the day prior to the race.\nSufficiently marked courses with maps emailed to participants the week of the event.\nLively mid-race aid stations with access to professional neutral mechanics and medical support.\nProfessional event timing with accuracy to the 1000th of a second and instant results.\nComplimentary post-race meal and cold beverages (21+ for adult beverages\, ID required) in a family-friendly festival setting.\nAwards ceremony by category with prizes awarded 5 deep.\n\nRACE VENUE \nEureka Springs premier outdoor recreation resource\, the 1600-acre Lake Leatherwood City Park features a 25-mile trail network surrounded by the spring-fed Lake Leatherwood – and a proper Ozark Mountain setting for round two of the Arkansas Enduro Series. A long list of available amenities at the park include cabins\, dry camping\, & RV sites and the sports field facility will double as the race venue for the weekend. \nRace Venue Address – 1303 Co Rd 204\, Eureka Springs\, AR 72632 \nEVENT SCHEDULE \nFinal event schedule with packet pickup\, official pre-ride\, and start times will be released the week of the event. Arkansas Enduro Series events are rain or shine except under extreme circumstances. When permittable\, an official pre-ride/practice will be scheduled the day prior to Race Day(s). The Race Director reserves the right to adjust the schedule due to any unforeseen circumstances. \nFriday | Early Check-In \nSaturday | Check-In & Pre-Ride \nSunday | Race Day \nLODGING – Finding the right place to stay each night is just as important as what tire pressure to run during the day. Whether you’re searching for a hotel packed with family-friendly amenities or for a quiet cabin to connect with nature\, you’ll find it in Eureka Springs. \nHOTELS & MOTELS – Eureka’s hotels & motels offer every convenience to make your Eureka Enduro weekend a hit. From the haunted 1886 Crescent Hotel to the outdoor adventure themed Wanderoo Lodge\, endless options are available at www.visiteurekasprings.com. \nVACATION RENTALS – Eureka Springs offers a variety of vacation rentals for any group size. From rentals connected to the trails to a converted historic church\, find the perfect rental for your Eureka Enduro weekend at www.visiteurekasprings.com. \nLAKE LEATHERWOOD CITY PARK – Lake Leatherwood City Park offers a wide variety of lodging options including 6 fully furnished cabins\, 3 mini-cabins\, and 4 RV sites with water\, electric\, & septic hook-ups. To reserve\, just visit www.eurekaparks.com. \nDRY CAMPING – when possible\, limited dry camping spots at the Race Venue will be available to reserve during event registration. Please refer to the event’s online registration service for additional details. \nRESTAURANTS – From fine dining in a cave to sipping award-winning craft beverages\, Eureka Springs has something for all your (taste)buds. Eureka’s local restaurants provide the perfect place to dine\, drink and be entertained after any ride. To start planning your after-the-ride dining experience\, visit www.visiteurekasprings.com. \nSAFETY – This is not the time to skimp on protective equipment. Helmets are required to be worn on course during official event times and we highly suggest a full-face helmet\, knee pads\, and elbow pads. \nTEMPERATURE – In late September\, the temperature in Eureka Springs typically ranges from 57°F to 74°F and is rarely below 45°F or above 84°F. \nWATER & SNACKS – While hydration will be available at select locations on course\, riders are encouraged to plan to carry at least 50-60 ounces of water and enough snacks to sustain themselves under strenuous exercise. \nNICE TO HAVES – Bug spray\, sunscreen\, spare tubes\, pump or CO2\, plugs\, patches and other parts. \nDOGS – Dogs are allowed but are required to be on a leash at all times. No exceptions. \nTRASH – If you pack it in\, pack it out. We are guests. Please follow all event sustainability and recycling requests. \nRACE DAY MEAL – A post-race meal will be provided to racers and volunteers on Race Days only. Redeemable meal tickets will be provided at the Registration & Timing tent. When possible\, additional food trucks and other resources will be made available onsite for fans\, family and friends. \nWAIVER – All participants will be required to sign a waiver of liability prior to competing in the Arkansas Enduro Series. \nREFUND POLICY – Arkansas Enduro Series events are rain or shine\, and refunds will not be issued except under extreme circumstances. The Event Organizer reserves the right to adjust the schedule due to any unforeseen circumstances including rescheduling the event to a future date. \nIf participants choose to add additional Registration Protector through BikeReg\, those claims are handled entirely by Allianz Global Assistance. For policy questions or to file a claim visit www.eventregistrationprotection.com or call 1-888-799-2832. \nSERIES RULES – additional series information and rules available at www.arkansasenduroseries.com/rules.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/eureka-springs-fat-tire-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Eureka Springs\, 1303 CR 204\, Eureka Springs\, 72632\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:Big Dam Bridge100 presented by Arvest
DESCRIPTION:The Big Dam Bridge 100 is an annual event in central Arkansas that celebrates the “Big Dam Bridge” over the Arkansas River. The 4\,226-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. \nThe 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 tasty treats and beverages\, great volunteer support\, event t-shirt\, a unique finisher medal\, post-ride food and drinks along with a unique finish-line experience.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/big-dam-bridge100-presented-by-arvest/
LOCATION:Riverfront Park\, 120 Riverfront Park Dr.\, Little Rock\, 72114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:Dirt Movement - Hillfolk Hootenanny
DESCRIPTION:The Hillfolk Hootenanny is a weekend-long festival that celebrates our community of dirt. \nOur goal with Dirt Movement events is to create courses and experiences that are shared as much as possible by all participants. It doesn’t matter if you’re running 3 miles or riding 50 miles. We are one community with one purpose—get outside and move. \nA festival celebration of dirt and community. Our goal with Dirt Movement events is to create courses and experiences that are shared\, as much as possible\, for all participants. It doesn’t matter if you’re running 3 miles or riding 50 miles. We are one community with one purpose – get outside and move. \nWhat else do we all have in common? We love to eat (a lot)\, drink (beer or buch)\, and be merry (rock out to local music). \nFormat\nThe Hillfolk Hootenanny is a two-day festival with rides\, runs\, food\, music\, creek swims\, and community! We have built the weekend so that you have multiple opportunities to participate in rides and runs while not missing an opportunity to sit on a log and listen to some live music with a cold beverage in hand. You can choose to participate in one\, two\, or three of the cycling and running events throughout the weekend. You also have the option to skip the bike and runs and just camp out\, listen to music\, and have some great food! \nUnpaved Runs\nThis isn’t your classic race! On Saturday morning\, we host a run on various unpaved surfaces over a number of distances. There may be creek crossings and an obstacle or two in your way\, so be ready. Anything is possible! \nGravel Rides\nThere will be a 15-mile shake-out ride on Saturday afternoon to allow riders to loosen up before taking on Sunday’s epic routes. And we don’t use the word epic lightly – just look at those elevation profiles. Enjoy the climb the locals have lovingly named “Booger Hill”. She’s a beaut. \nArtist Point Climb\nThe Artist Point Climb is one of the unique bike events for the weekend. This 13-mile paved climb takes you up 1\,500 feet to an amazing view of the Ozark Mountains and Lake Fort Smith. This event is part of The Chester Challenge. Participation in the Artist Point Climb is included with registering for any of Sunday’s gravel rides. \nThe Chester Challenge\nThe Chester Challenge is the pinnacle event of the weekend. Anyone who completes a run\, the Artist Point climb\, and a route on Sunday’s gravel day will receive this prestigious award.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/dirt-movement-hillfolk-hootenanny/
LOCATION:Beard and Lady Inn\, 411 E Front Ave\, Chester\, 72934\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain),Running (Trail & Road)
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