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WOAR – WOMEN’S MTB DAY

Iron Mountain MTB Trailhead - Corps Road Iron Mountain Trial Corp Rd, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

Join us to celebrate Women's MTB Day! Let's ride together and then regroup for a potluck picnic and socialize! (WOAR events are always free) Participants need a helmet and a mountain bike in good working order. 3 ride options: Beginner, Beginner Plus, and Intermediate. Most trails are Iron Mtn are green/blue, so route options will […]

WOAR – WOMEN’S MTB DAY

Iron Mountain MTB Trailhead - Corps Road Iron Mountain Trial Corp Rd, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

Join us to celebrate Women's MTB Day! Let's ride together and then regroup for a potluck picnic and socialize! (WOAR events are always free) Participants need a helmet and a mountain bike in good working order. 3 ride options: Beginner, Beginner Plus, and Intermediate. Most trails are Iron Mtn are green/blue, so route options will […]

Lakewoods Trails – Monticello Phase 1 Opening

Harold D. West Park 299 Harris Road, Monticello, AR, United States

The time has come. Weather permitting we will be opening Phase 1 loops on May 6, 2023. We will have lots of 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 4 miles bike optimized multiuse trail. […]

Lakewoods Trails – Monticello Phase 1 Opening

Harold D. West Park 299 Harris Road, Monticello, AR, United States

The time has come. Weather permitting we will be opening Phase 1 loops on May 6, 2023. We will have lots of 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 4 miles bike optimized multiuse trail. […]

Lake Nixon Spring Fest – Trail Opening

Lake Nixon 18500 Cooper Orbit Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

Come join us for Spring Fest -- featuring the official opening of our first mountain bike and multi-use trail, music, food trucks, and lots of other ways to have fun (fishing, boating, and more)!

Lake Nixon Spring Fest – Trail Opening

Lake Nixon 18500 Cooper Orbit Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

Come join us for Spring Fest -- featuring the official opening of our first mountain bike and multi-use trail, music, food trucks, and lots of other ways to have fun (fishing, boating, and more)!

ARVEST Dirty Fondo

BIg Barn - Lonoke 103 Bransford Rd, Lonoke, AR, United States

It's TIME to Gravel! Recycle Bikes for Kids is excited to announce the Arvest Bank Dirty Fondo will be on Sunday, May 7th, 9:00am at the Big Barn located at 103 Bransford Road, Lonoke. Recycle Bikes for Kids is also super excited to announce TIME Bicycles will be presenting one of their ADHX Gravel Bikes to the […]

ARVEST Dirty Fondo

BIg Barn - Lonoke 103 Bransford Rd, Lonoke, AR, United States

It's TIME to Gravel! Recycle Bikes for Kids is excited to announce the Arvest Bank Dirty Fondo will be on Sunday, May 7th, 9:00am at the Big Barn located at 103 Bransford Road, Lonoke. Recycle Bikes for Kids is also super excited to announce TIME Bicycles will be presenting one of their ADHX Gravel Bikes to the […]

Big Bear Bicycle Battle

The Meadows Office Park 355 Ledgelawn Dr,, Conway, AR, United States

https://www.facebook.com/bigbearbicyclebattle July 20th course https://www.strava.com/routes/2984638237071208084 Payout for A, B, and Women races 1st $50.00 2nd $35.00 3rd $ 20.00 Over all race series Your score for a single Crit is computed from the total number of racers your beat plus 1 point. The more people who participate means there are more points to be earned. Payout […]

Event Series Big Bear Bicycle Battle

Big Bear Bicycle Battle

The Meadows Office Park 355 Ledgelawn Dr,, Conway, AR, United States

https://www.facebook.com/bigbearbicyclebattle July 20th course https://www.strava.com/routes/2984638237071208084 Payout for A, B, and Women races 1st $50.00 2nd $35.00 3rd $ 20.00 Over all race series Your score for a single Crit is computed from the total number of racers your beat plus 1 point. The more people who participate means there are more points to be earned. Payout […]

Event Series Avoca Training Race Series

Avoca Training Race Series

Avoca N Old Wire Rd, Avoca, AR, United States

The Avoca Race Series is back for 2023! The 2023 series has been rebranded and will be a four-race series (road only) with a similar race format as done in previous years. Registration is live now on Bikereg.com. Please help the process by registering online for $20 per race. Onsite registration will be $30. Race […]

Avoca Training Race Series

Avoca N Old Wire Rd, Avoca, AR, United States

The Avoca Race Series is back for 2023! The 2023 series has been rebranded and will be a four-race series (road only) with a similar race format as done in previous years. Registration is live now on Bikereg.com. Please help the process by registering online for $20 per race. Onsite registration will be $30. Race […]

3nd Annual MMB BENTONVILE BIKE WEEK

Bentonville 100 N Main St, Bentonville, AR, United States

Riders from all over the country will meet in Bentonville, Arkansas for the third annual Minority Mountain Bikers - Bike Week. Bentonville, the "Mountain Biking Capital of the World" is a must-ride spot for mountain bikers, after millions have been spent by the Walton Family Foundation (Wal-Mart family) and others to improve the trails and […]

3nd Annual MMB BENTONVILE BIKE WEEK

Bentonville 100 N Main St, Bentonville, AR, United States

Riders from all over the country will meet in Bentonville, Arkansas for the third annual Minority Mountain Bikers - Bike Week. Bentonville, the "Mountain Biking Capital of the World" is a must-ride spot for mountain bikers, after millions have been spent by the Walton Family Foundation (Wal-Mart family) and others to improve the trails and […]

Snowball Adventure Race

The Old Snowball House 128 River Rd,, Snowball, AR, United States

Come join us for the adventure of a lifetime!  The Snowball Adventure Race is the first of its kind to be hosted in Searcy County, Arkansas.  This adventure will start with a 6-mile run to the Margaret White area on the Buffalo National River, with only a few hills, all gravel, and great scenery.  You will […]

Snowball Adventure Race

The Old Snowball House 128 River Rd,, Snowball, AR, United States

Come join us for the adventure of a lifetime!  The Snowball Adventure Race is the first of its kind to be hosted in Searcy County, Arkansas.  This adventure will start with a 6-mile run to the Margaret White area on the Buffalo National River, with only a few hills, all gravel, and great scenery.  You will […]

The Ugly Gnome AMBCS Cross-Country MTB Race and Time Trial

Presented by Central Arkansas Off-Road Group and Bell and Company: (the proceeds from this non-profit event benefit NICA/Conway Bearcats and COG) Get ready for the new and improved 2021 Gnome: New and redesigned trails. An awesome kid’s 1-mile course. Stryder races for young and old. Have an old BMX bike? Take off the pedals and […]

Femmes Gravel 100

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 2 2500 NW Grove Lane, Bentonville

- Do you identify as FTWN-B? - Are you active 3+ days a week? - Do you ride 3x a week? This can include virtual rides, i.e., Zwift. - Can you comfortably ride 30 miles? - Do you have a gravel bike in good working order or plan to get one? - Can you commit to […]

Femmes Gravel 100

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 2 2500 NW Grove Lane, Bentonville

- Do you identify as FTWN-B? - Are you active 3+ days a week? - Do you ride 3x a week? This can include virtual rides, i.e., Zwift. - Can you comfortably ride 30 miles? - Do you have a gravel bike in good working order or plan to get one? - Can you commit to […]

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