Arkansas Outside

Rule of Three
2023-05-20 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | OZ1 Flying Club, 3100 Price Coffee Rd, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
The Course
Northwest Arkansas has some of the best road riding in the United States. If you’ve ever ventured into the backroads, you’ll find gravel roads unrivaled anywhere else on earth. Have you ridden the singletrack? It’s world-famous.
We thought we’d take these three paragons of NWA and wrap them into a brutally beautiful, challenging, and uncommon course. You’ll ride out of Bentonville on rolling, mixed terrain. The road will pitch up and descend, over and over, and you’ll feel fresh as your mind plays tricks on you. Tarmac to gravel and back, then a quick dip into some primo Bella Vista singletrack. Pop out, and your front wheel points towards southern Missouri as you speed along the tree-lined rural roads…

As the pavement slowly runs its course over the passing miles, the bulk of gravel arrives. Open farm fields. Tree canopy cover. Smooth hardpack. Chossy, chunky, sharp, pebble wrestling. Sometimes sidewalls tear, choose your rubber wisely. We like to joke that the SRAM AXS Mullet build with the 10/50 cassette in the back was custom-tuned to the steep pitchy gravel climbs here. The terrain is relentless. Sometimes single lane, sometimes double track. You’ll never settle into a rhythm, and it’ll hurt…

Somewhere around mile 75 (give or take), you’ll feel like you should be done and finished. But that’s when the meat and potatoes start. You’re staring down the barrel of multiple singletrack sectors to get your bonking body to the finish. If you were to ride these rippers with fresh legs on a good day, you’d be reveling in heavenly shred. But you’re 75 miles into hell, and these trails won’t relent. You’ll need that 10/50, trust us. Keep it together, cause the descents are a riot if you’re of a right mind. No matter how cratered your body feels at this point, you’ll find a smile on your face. Lean, climb, descend, steer, and oh yeah, choose your equipment wisely (see that flint stone in the photo above?). Just as you’re about to quit, you’ll glimpse the finish. And you’ll be proud of you. And everyone else will be too. A hug, a beer, a laugh, and you conquered the day.
This is the Rule Of Three.

Walmart Joe Martin Stage Race - Amateur
2023-05-21 08:00 - 16:00 | Walker Park, 10 W 15th St, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
The Experience Fayetteville Criterium is a technical 1.2-mile course with an uphill section leading to the start/finish line that will challenge the field as the race progresses. Please refer race bible as a guide only (located in Rules section) for parking and rider support area and start times. Located in the downtown Fayetteville area, the start/finish line is at the corner of Church Ave. and Center St.

Big Bear Bicycle Battle
2023-05-24 17:30 - 20:00, 2023-05-27 13:00 - 17:00 | The Meadows Office Park, 355 Ledgelawn Dr,, Conway, AR, 72034, 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 for overall winner A, B, and Women
1st $80.00
2nd $60.00
3rd $40.00

Bentonville Bike Fest
2023-05-25 - 2023-05-28 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 2, 2500 NW Grove Lane, Bentonville, 72712
Bentonville Bike Fest presented by Mobil1 returns for its third year with several exciting changes, the first being an earlier date, May 25 through 28, 2023. The earlier date is one of several updates for the Bike Fest including a new venue, more competitions, and additional activities. These features will add to festival staples that include free demo bikes, hundreds of vendors, non-stop entertainment, and access to legendary Northwest Arkansas riding.
New Venue – Located adjacent to the popular Coler MTB preserve, the Bentonville Bike Fest presented by Mobil1 central venue will be hosted at “Old Applegate,” the former home of the historical Applegate Arts & Crafts fair. These historic fairgrounds are ideal for the Bike Fest offering easy access to some of the best riding in the region, yet only minutes by bike from downtown. A new venue and expo floor plan means new opportunities for brands to exhibit, sponsor, and demo.
New Competitions – New among our diverse collection of events celebrating the bike culture of Bentonville, will be the North American debut of the 2023 Mountain Bike Eliminator Pan American series, powered by City Mountainbike. Mountain Bike Eliminator, or XCE, is a relatively new XC mountain bike race format in which four riders compete against each other over a very short course. In each heat, the two fastest riders get to the next round, while the two slower riders are eliminated from the race.
Other festival favorites continue in 2023, including;

UCI Trials C1 competition
Enduro and Kids Enduro
Kids events
Gravel event
UCI C1 BMX flatland event
Workshops by pros like Kyle Strait, Rachel Strait, Anneke Beerten, and Carson Storch

“I’m super excited to bring the Bike Fest to Bentonville for the 3rd time in a row. Moving the date to Memorial Weekend will not only guarantee cooler weather but also give the opportunity to our festival goers to travel from all over the country and spend a long weekend in Bentonville, to ride bikes, and enjoy this amazing town. We are also super excited to get the most out of our new venue which is adjacent to the amazing Coler MTB preserve so you can literally freewheel to the trails. We are here to celebrate bikes and give everyone an unforgettable time!” commented festival Founder Kenny Belaey.
New Date – Cooler temperatures and new opportunities roll in with the Bentonville Bike Fest moving to the Memorial Day weekend. With regional average high temps in the upper seventies and cool, comfortable nights, the riding in Northwest Arkansas is at its best. With more than 14 hours of daylight, you’ll get plenty of miles in. And as always, entrance for attendees is free and bike demos are complimentary.

Feel The Burn Trail Runs
2023-05-27 06:00 - 15:00 | Burns Park – Boy Scout Trailhead, 4700 Joe K. Poch Dr,, North Little Rock, AR, 72118, United States
Description
The Feel The Burn Trail Runs include 10K, 30K, and 50K distances through the dense yet scenic forests of Burns Park, located in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Race Information
Saturday (May 27, 2023)
6:00 – 7:00 AM (Packet Pickup)
7:00 AM 50K (Race Begins)
7:10 AM 30K (Race Begins)
7:20 AM 10K (Race Begins)
5:00 PM (Cutoff for all races)
Race Setup/Rules
Each loop is a 10-kilometer loop, so the distances will run as follows…
50K – 5 loops
30K – 3 loops
10K – 1 loop
We ask that everyone bring a water bottle, as this is a cup-less event.
No littering!
Practice proper trail etiquette!
Awards/Merch
Each runner will receive a Feel The Burn Trail Run shirt and race bag, a truly memorable trail experience, and an overall good time with new people and new stories to share. Following your finish, you will receive a medal for the distance that you completed. Each distance will have a top male and a top female award. This year we are making the DFL award addition…….. in other words, “Dead Freakin’ Last”.
For more information including the course map, general race info, and aid stations, please visit our website at: TexasOutlawRunning.com

Tour de BBQ benefiting Dress for Success NWA
2023-05-27 07:00 - 14:00 | Bentonville, 100 N Main St, Bentonville, AR, United States
The Tour de BBQ event combines cycling with BBQ all for the cause of helping individuals become economically independent through Dress for Success. The third annual Tour de BBQ benefiting Dress for Success NWA is coming up on 5/27/23. All proceeds benefit Dress for Success in empowering women toward economic independence.
The first 250 registered will receive a swag bag. Those registered by 4/1 will receive an event shirt.
The bundle pack pricing is only available for the first 250 registered. Tour de Tacos registration (unbundled) will be announced in early 2023.
The event will offer 62. 30 & 7 mile bike rides.
62 mile 7am
30 mile 8:30am
7 mile 9:30am
NEW this year —
1) We have decided to do our BBQ/hydration stops a little different this year, in an effort to maximize everyone being able to enjoy the BBQ.
We will have BBQ stops at the turn-around mileage markers, but at finish line we will have a block party where you will be able to enjoy multiple BBQ vendors, drinks, music, and community booths.
2) This year prizes will be given to the team & individual who raise the most money for Dress for Success. After registering, please navigate to the “Fundraise” option to begin your individual/team campaigns. Within this option, you can setup your own landing page, set fundraising goals, and encourage your friends/family to support you.
Go here to get started – https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/682ac267-ec37-43e2-8af5-5723d14fde1c
Dress for Success NWA served over 700 individuals in 2022, which is 6x more individuals served than any other year.
Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas empowers women toward economic independence through providing a network of support, professional attire and programs that help them thrive in both work and in life.
For additional information regarding routes, times, venue, etc. visit www.tourdenwa.com

"Run for the Girls" 5K / 10K
2023-05-27 08:00 - 12:00 | The Barracks at Chaffee Crossing, 7308 Ellis, Fort Smith, AR, 72916, United States
“Run for the Girls” is a fundraiser for the
Girls Shelter of Fort Smith, Inc
Where sheltering is just the beginning

USATF Certified course – chip timed. All age groups welcome.
Medallions for First place winners in each age group and Overall winners in 5K and 10K.
T-shirts for entrants registered before May 5th, 2023.
If you missed this deadline and would like a T-shirt, extras available on race day while supplies last.
Early Registration – 4:00pm till 7:00pm on May 26th @ 7308 Ellis – Chaffee Crossing
Registration on the morning of the race May 27,2023 starting at 7:00am
Join us for a “Fun Family” time after you finish your race. Details will be posted soon!

ABOUT US
The Girls Shelter of Fort Smith – A United Way Community Partner – opened in 1970 as a temporary emergency shelter. Since then, the Shelter has developed and grown onto a long-term residential treatment facility. In April 2002, a new 7,000 square-foot facility was built on a two-acre lot at South 26th and Quincy. The shelter is licensed for eight girls, ages 12 – 17 years old. During the Summer, our girls will volunteer for one of our sponsors United Way and their agencies.
The Girls Shelter strives to develop its residents into responsible citizens and community members. The girls are:

Taught social and independent living skills.
Given a sense of self-worth and taught to be responsible for their actions and decisions.
Taught job skills and money management by working summer jobs.
Required to attend and take an active part in school.
Given individual treatment plans including structured goals and objectives.
Provided counseling.
The long-term goal of the Girls Shelter is to reunite the resident with her family.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide a safe and encouraging atmosphere in a residential setting for at risk females aged 12 – 17 years; to promote positive behaviors, character enhancement, educational advancement, and to reunite with family.
Many of our residents have had a less than desirable childhood. Common histories include physical and sexual abuse,
parents with drug issues, parents in prison and homelessness.
We teach personal responsibility, independent living skills and positive social skills. We provide case management,
individual and family counseling.
We provide a safe home environment, all food, transportation, personal items, and clothing. They receive individual and family counseling.
As one Board member put it, “we have one year to pour all the good into them we can possibly give them”.

The deltaGRIND
2023-05-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Helena, 415 Cherry St, Helena, AR, United States
Presented by studioDRIFT, this ride will take gravel riders on a one-of-a-kind tour and experience in the Arkansas Delta. Starting on Cherry Street in Downtown Helena, AR, there will be three ride options: a beginner, intermediate, and a 50-mile loop for more experienced cyclists. The ride will begin at 10 AM on May 27th and will originate at Court Square Park at the intersection of Porter and Cherry Street in Downtown Helena.
The 50-miles Route leaves Downtown Helena along the levee, then along the low road of the St. Francis National Forest. It is approximately 25 miles to Marianna winding through city streets, around the city square in downtown, and past the famous Jones BBQ. The city square will be a welcoming break in a beautiful downtown and local culture. The return will follow the high road through the St. Francis National Forest along a mix of asphalt and gravel returning to downtown Helena where a festive atmosphere awaits.
The 30-mile Route follows the same path but will not reach Marianna. Instead, it will move from the low road to the high road just south of Bear Creek Lake where aid stations will await riders at Mile 15. The return will follow the high road through the national forest, past Storm Creek Lake, and back into downtown Helena.
The Beginner Gravel Route is 18 miles leaving from Downtown Helena and moving to the high road at approximately mile 9. The climb to the high road is a nice challenge where aid stations will provide a respite. The return is 9 miles back into downtown along paved roads winding through the St. Francis National Forest and passing Storm Creek Lake and Mississippi River State Park.
The deltaGRIND is an annual ride that raises money to re-animate the Delta and rural Arkansas by inspiring renewed interest in the area by focusing on natural resources. The Arkansas Delta is rich with music and history, but the Delta is equally rich in superior trails and routes for gravel riding – and, so far, has been underutilized and untapped. So join us and experience the Delta’s uniquely authentic culture and history that makes it one of the most unique places on Earth.
Read our story from the 2022 event.
*All riders get a deltaGRIND t-shirt – along with a goody bag of cool stuff, you can keep and show your friends, who will envy you and your Delta adventure!
Register Today!
