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SUMMARY:Mile Zero
DESCRIPTION:Mile Zero: Delta Outdoor Festival\nA weekend celebration of adventure\, culture\, and community. The event combines cycling\, running\, paddling\, and birding experiences to showcase the Delta’s stunning landscape. \n\nMile Zero offers a wide array of activities for participants of all ages and abilities\, including: \n– Gravel and road cycling routes connecting to the Delta Heritage Trail and the Crowley’s Ridge Gravel Trail from scenic beginner paths to challenging routes for advanced riders. \n– The Low Road Marathon\, offering a unique running experience through the heart of the Delta. \n– Guided e-bike birding tours to Saint Francis National Forest and Mississippi River State Park during peak spring migration. \n– A 600 Mile gravel biking odyssey that highlights the best of the Arkansas Delta and Crowley’s Ridge (free multiday event\, register here: bikereg.com/helena600) \n– Mississippi River State Park paddling and birding excursions. \n– Community-centered activities including a bike block party\, learn-to-ride sessions\, bicycle giveaways\, and community meals for local youth and their families. \n————————————–\nFormerly known as the Delta Grind\, the event has been rebranded as Mile Zero to reflect a new chapter rooted more deeply in Helena’s identity\, landscape\, and long-term future. \nThe name Mile Zero draws inspiration from Helena’s position as a gateway to the Delta; where trails\, rivers\, history\, and culture converge. The rebrand signals an intentional transition toward local stewardship\, with the long-term vision of the event becoming a community-supported celebration led by the City of Helena\, ensuring its sustainability for years to come. \n————————————–\n“Mile Zero is more than an outdoor festival — it’s a strategic step toward positioning Helena as a hub for recreation\, culture\, and community vitality\,” said Ammen Jordan\, Director of studioDRIFT. “By connecting trails\, rivers\, and public spaces\, we are building an experience that strengthens the local economy and enhances quality of life for residents and visitors alike.” \nThe festival supports studioDRIFT’s Crowley’s Ridge Gravel Trail Project\, a long-term initiative to expand trail connectivity\, foster sustainable outdoor recreation\, and drive economic growth across the Delta. \n————————————–\nJoin us for a rally-style celebration of cycling\, culture\, and community in the heart of the Arkansas Delta. \nThis unique event blends the best of gravel and road riding with the Delta’s vibrant soul — live music\, local food\, and cultural experiences that honor the region’s deep roots in music\, history\, and heritage. From mellow scenic routes to gnarly\, gravel-grinding challenges\, there’s a course for every rider — and now\, new routes! \n\n————————————–\nThe perfect mash-up of fun and folly!\n————————————–\nSCHEDULE\nSATURDAY (4/11 @ Kelley Courtyard — 415 Cherry St)\nMARATHON – RUNNERS\n\n7 – 8am  Check In\n8am Pre-run Meeting\n8:15 Bus Departs\n9am Start\n1pm  – 5pm Food & Entertainment\n\nROAD & GRAVEL – RIDERS\n\n8 – 9:30am  Check In\n9:45am Pre-ride Meeting\n10am Start\n1pm  – 5pm Food & Entertainment\n\nHALF MARATHON\, 5K AND 1 MILE – RUNNERS/WALKERS\n\n8 – 9:30am  Check In\n10:10 am Start\n1pm  – 5pm Food & Entertainment\n\n Friday Options (4/10) \n\n3pm – casual group ride (start from 430 Cherry St.)\n3pm – casual group run (start from 430 Cherry St.)\n\nSunday Opportunities (4/12)  \n\nGuided canoe outing on the Mississippi\nGuided birding outings\n\n————————————–\nSATURDAY ROUTE OPTIONS\nCYCLING – ridewithgps\nRUNNING & WALKING ROUTES – ridewithgps\n————————————–\nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\nRUNNERS & WALKERS\n\nMarathon – explore Marianna before transitioning to sandy gravel roads through a state park and a national forest characterized by tall timber and cypress swamps\, flanked by the unique geological rise of Crowley’s Ridge\, all the way to historic Helena.\nHalf Marathon – savor downtown Helena\, passing cultural landmarks and a levee overlook before transitioning to sandy gravel roads outside of town on your way to a magical destinations in the St. Francis National Forest.\n5k & Mural Mile – enjoy Helena and its beautiful River Park\n\n\nRIDERS\n\nSome of the best riding in the heart of the Nation\n\n\n\n————————————–\nIMPORTANT INFO\n\nALL ROUTES ARE UNMARKED – you MUST have a GPS app or written/printed directions\nZERO WASTE EVENT – BYO bottle/hydration pack recommended. Water jugs on course.\nSELF SUPPORT RIDE – BYO tire repair\, pump\, tools\, etc.\nAid Stations will be provided and marked on map; bring cash for convenience store treats\nRolling SAG for DNF only\n\n————————————–\n LOOKING FOR LODGING OPTIONS\, BIKEPACKING ROUTES?  CLICK HERE \n ————————————- \nEVENT PARTNERS\nThis year’s event collaborators include the Helena Chamber\, A&P\, Thrive\, and Mississippi River State Park.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/mile-zero-2/
LOCATION:Kelly Courtyard\, 415 Cherry St\, Helena-West Helena\, 72342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain),Paddling,Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:2026 USA Cycling Paracycling Road National Championships
DESCRIPTION:The full competition schedule can be found here. \nPlease review the event eligibility guide here to ensure participation qualifications are met. \nPlease note\, all riders who want to compete at the 2026 Paracycling Road National Championships must meet all eligibility\, licensing\, category\, and age requirements as indicated in the eligibility guide linked above. \nFor event updates and additional resources\, refer to the USA Cycling Paracycling Road National Championships event page\, as it will continue to be updated leading into the event. \nClassification\nClassification will be held on April 10th\, the day before competition begins. Please be flexible that entire day\, as the classification schedule is subject to change.\nWhat to bring to classification:\n– Race equipment (bike\, trike\, handcycle)\n– Be wearing the clothing that they will compete in (to allow for the physical assessment) \nQuestions can be directed to nationalevents@usacycling.org. \nLocation Information\nLearn more about our host here. You will be able to find lodging options and information on local restaurants and activities. \n_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nAny USA Cycling member could be tested at any event organized or sanctioned by USA Cycling and must adhere to all USADA\, UCI and/or their designees anti-doping control procedures in effect at the event. Watch this short video to ensure you are adhering to anti-doping rules. \n_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nUSA Cycling has a No Refund Policy for National Championships.  We suggest adding the Participant Registration Insurance when completing your registration in BikeReg.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/2026-usa-cycling-paracycling-road-national-championships/
LOCATION:Fulbright Junior High School\, 5303 SW Bright Road\, Bentonville\, 72712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:Iron Mountain XC
DESCRIPTION:The Iron Mountain XC is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the lengendary trail system of Iron Mountain which is located on DeGray Lake just outside of Caddo Valley\, Arkansas.  This is a USA Cycling-sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels.  An annual licenses is required to race in the Cat 1 & 2 category.  All others can race on a one-day license. NOTE: the Novice category entry fee includes the one-day license fee which is $15. \nChip timing\, event t-shirt\, post-race food and beverages (adult and youth)\, and awards are part of this great day of racing. \nAlso\, check out the Iron Mountain Legend trail runs on Saturday\, April 11 to make it a great weekend of soft trail competition.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/iron-mountain-xc-5/
LOCATION:DeGray Lake Spillway\, 400 Skyline Dr\, Arkadelphia\, AR\, 71923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:2026 NICA Coach Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Arkansas Interscholastic Cycling League was organized in 2015 to provide a fun\, safe and high quality mountain biking program for students in grades 6 to 12. With the cooperation of our partners and our sponsors\, we are able to provide a competitive mountain bike racing experience. Regardless of ability level\, the Arkansas League is committed to providing a positive experience for all student-athletes. \nArkansas NICA is part of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association.
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LOCATION:Camp Robinson\, 6000 Camp Robinson Rd\,\, North Little Rock\, 72118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:Double Barrel Gravel Ride
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to kick up some dust\, raise a glass\, and possibly a rifle—Double Barrel Gravel turns 10\, and we’re throwing the ultimate gravel bash at the iconic Benton County Quail Barn! \nPhat Tire Bike Shop and the Quail Barn invite every gravel lover to experience NWA’s finest gravel roads—packed with that perfect Northwest Arkansas charm. Choose your adventure: \n 15-mile leisure cruise for easy vibes and big smiles \n 31-mile mid-distance thrill with just the right challenge \n 70-mile epic for those hungry to conquer it all \nThe party? All-day\, all-awesome at the Barn: \nLive music to keep the energy high \nSupervised skeet shooting \nIce-cold beer flowing freely\, plus a mouthwatering Jambalaya and Crawfish Boil feast \nThis is THE gravel celebration of the year—fun for every rider\, flavor for every soul. \nGrab your bike\, bring your friends\, and let’s toast a decade of dirt\, grit\, and good times! \nMore info to follow in the coming weeks\, for now mark your calendar and look for registration opening date! \nHere’s the schedule: \n6:30 am: Registration and Check In – get ready to rumble! \n8:00 am: 71-Mile Riders Meeting and Start – the ultimate challenge begins \n1:00 pm: 31-Mile and 15-Mile Riders’ Meeting and Start – join the fun\, no matter your skill level \n3:00 pm: The Party Starts – beer\, food\, music\, and mayhem ensue \nNote: The 71- and 31-mile courses are unmarked\, so bring your A-game and your GPS. The 15-mile course will be marked\, but don’t get too comfortable – it’s still gonna be a wild ride! Aid stations will be provided to keep you fueled and focused. \nThe Start & Finish is at the Benton County Quail Barn\, and the routes feature some of the funnest\, most challenging gravel roads in the area. We recommend 35mm or wider tires – anything less\, and you might be in for a world of hurt. The 71-mile option features a whopping 5K in climbing\, so be prepared to push yourself to the limit. \nBut it’s not all about the ride – the real fun starts at 3:00 pm\, with an epic party featuring: \n\nIce-cold beer to quench your thirst from Fossil Cove Brewery\nDelicious jambalaya and crawfish boil to satisfy your hunger\nLive music to keep you moving and grooving from Frisky Squirrels\nAn inflatable obstacle course to test your skills and challenge your friends\nA raffle with some amazing prizes to take home\n\nSo\, what are you waiting for? \nJoin the Phat Tire Phamily and get ready for the most epic adventure of the year. Proceeds benefit the Benton County Quails\, so you can feel good about getting wild and crazy. See you there! \nThings to bring: \n\nBike\, helmet and cycling clothes\nChange of clothes for post-ride festivities\nAll the friends you can muster\nNo need to bring guns or ammo as those are provided\nBikes with a 35mm or wider tires are highly recommended\nFlat kits – don’t start out without one.\n\nIf you need to grab some tires or rent a bike\, Phat Tire Bike Shop has you covered click on this link for rentals https://www.phattirebikeshop.com \n***parking fee required $15 per vehicle- provide proof of payment from bike reg to parking tenant day of event. \nThis fee goes to benefit Benton County Quail Barn. \nThe Benton County Quails are kindly offering a camping option on Saturday night\, May 17th. \nCamping can be purchased in the Merchandise section of registration. \nThe gates will open at 4:00 pm on Friday Aril 17th\, 2026 \nGPS Course Route Links:   \n71-mile route:  Double Barrel Gravel Ride 2019 FULL (71 Miles) · Ride with GPS \n31-mile route: Double Barrel 30 Mile Gravel 2019 · Ride with GPS \n15-mile route: Double Barrel 15 mile short gravel · Ride with GPS \nClick in the top right of the link on the ‘Export’ button to load to your GPS device of choice.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/double-barrel-gravel-ride-5/
LOCATION:Benton County Quail Barn\, 11670 W Highway 72\, Bentonville\, 72712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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