RB4K Dirty Fondo p/b Subaru of Little Rock
2024-05-05 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | BIg Barn – Lonoke, 103 Bransford Rd, Lonoke, AR, 72086, United States
Recycle Bikes for Kids is excited to announce Subaru of Little Rock is the presenting sponsor for the 2024 RB4K Dirty Fondo.
The event will be Sunday, May 5th, with a 9:00am start 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 winner of the Flyway Brewing Bike Raffle.

ADHX – SRAM FORCE 1X XPLR | Dyneema – TIME – SHOP (timebicycles.com)
All Dirty Fondo riders are eligible to win the TIME Bicycles ADHX gravel bike by registering before Saturday, May 5, 6:00pm.
The winner will be drawn at Flyway Brewing, 314 Maple Street, North Little Rock, during packet pickup at 6:30pm.
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE PRESENT AT THE DRAWING TO WIN THE BIKE.
The winner will visit the TIME Bicycles office and sit down with staff to pick the size and components on the bike.
After the drawing for the bike, there will be a second drawing for a Transfer-V2-2-2 hitch rack donated by Kuat Racks.

Again, you must be present at packet pickup to win the Kuat hitch rack.
RB4K personnel will be at Flyway Brewery from 4:30 until 6:45pm handing out swag, prizes and answering any questions you may have about the event.
Four routes are on offer this year
40 mile alternate route due to flooding https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42770867
32 mile alternate route due to flooding https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42770942
26 mile alternate route due to flooding https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42771022
14 mile route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42007630
Free entry into next year’s Dirty Fondo is awarded to the Crafton Tull sponsored Fastest Finisher for the 40 mile route. Congratulations to Jesse Nabholz for winning free entry this year with his effort from last year.
The Race to the Treasure Chest is sponsored by the Grumpy Rabbit restaurant in Lonoke. Be the first riders to the Treasure Chest Rest Stop and grab gift cards to the Grumpy Rabbit.
Kids under 16 years of age can register for half price, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is registered for the ride.
And as always, Gravel Ducks will be available at all rest stops. Grab one of the rubber ducks, but only one, and return it to the Finish Line where you can win prizes at the Prize Table.
The beer garden is sponsored by Redstone Construction. The beer garden will be stocked with craft beers from your favorite local breweries.
Lunch is served starting at 11:00am. If you want someone to join you for lunch, extra lunch tickets can be purchased for $20.
All proceeds from the RB4K Dirty Fondo go directly to Recycle Bikes for Kids to support the mission of giving free bikes to kids, providing adults the opportunity to earn a bike, and supporting bike infrastruture and education in our community.

The Ugly Gnome 2024 Arkansas Mountain bike Championship Series (AMBCS) XC Race
2024-05-05 07:00 - 16:00 | Gainwell Technologies, 355 Ledgelawn Drive, Conway, 72034, United States
Presented by Central Arkansas Off Road Group and Bell and Company: (the proceeds from this non-profit event benefit NICA/Conway Bearcats and Central Arkansas Off Road Group who are responsible for many of the local trails.
Get ready for the 2024 Gnome: Expect new course designs again for 2024 and an entirely new venue at the Conway Meadows Tech Park. New for 2024 is a 3.2 mile lap that has something for everyone, from junior racers, beginners to experienced CAT 1 Experts. Expect fast and flowy sections. some rocks, a few roots, some new features including some jumps. NOTE: everything is beginner friendly also.
We will have food trucks on site at the venue over the weekend.
Lodging: Free tent camping and RV camping. Primitive RV spots available (no power or water) Restrooms will be portable toilets. Please park in designated RV /Camping areas and pack in/out. Leave no trace. No open fires without a fire pit.
See the Race Flyer COMING SOON!
IMPORTANT NOTE: RACE PLATES. You will be required to answer details if you have an AMBCS Plate already for 2024 during registration . If you DO NOT have a race plate you are required to purchase one during registration process for 25.00. This is a one-time annual fee for the series that helps provide the electronic timing for all AMBCS events. This will minimize your wait and lines the sign-in tent on race day.
Want to help us out and get some sweet swag in the process? Become one of our amazing event volunteers. Sign up HERE COMING SOON!
USAC LICENSES NOTE: Cat 1 & 2 – an annual USAC license is required to race. One-day license are not allowed in either category. USAC is offering the following: Go to www.usacycling.org and purchase an annual license. At checkout, use one of the following codes:
“INTROMEMB24” (exp 12/31/24) $61 off (Creates a $49 membership)
Valid for 1st time Members only
Can only be used on Adult Race memberships
“TEAM24” (exp 12/31/24) $10 off
Valid for any team member and can be used on any membership type except Ride
Junior MTB racers should ask their NICA league for a code to redeem when purchasing/renewing their licenses.

Mount Magazine Trail Run
2024-05-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Mount Magazine State Park Visitor Center, Greenfield Recreation Area, Havana, AR, 72842, United States
Magazine is home to magnificent bluffs which make for breathtaking scenery, provide spectacular views, and make it popular for hang gliders and climbers alike. Magazine also offers numerous trails for hiking atop the mountain and into the valley below. It’s now time to enjoy those trails as runners.
Come join us for the 8th Mount Magazine Fun Run. We’ll start just north of the visitor center (see map below), and hit almost every trail in the park, along with a portion of the Cove Lake Trail. The run will be approximately 18 miles, with a trip to the base of the mountain, via the Cove Lake Trail, and back to the top.
Parking is limited. PLEASE carpool where possible!

Volunteers/Runners If you have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, or loss of taste or smell, or if you have been exposure to someone with Covid-19 in the past 14 days PLEASE DO NOT COME.
Feel free to hang out after the race, this year we will have hot dogs and the fixins at the finish.
There will be a donation box, once costs are covered (including gas money for volunteers), all extra goes to the Mt Magazine Visitor Center for trail work & maintenance.

This is a fun run and there are no entry fees but please register so we know how many to prepare for. Contact PT if you have any questions. Food will be provided after the run. There will be a donation can to help cover expenses.

Wedington Rake Sess #2
2024-05-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Lake Wedington, 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 72704, United States
We will meet in the dirt lot this time and start where we left off last time. Bring hydration and a snack.

Square 2 Square Bicycle Ride Spring
2024-05-04 07:00 - 14:00 | Fayetteville Square, 70 East Ave, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Spring Ride Information
When: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Where: Fayetteville to Bentonville (via the Razorback Greenway)
Start: Walker Park in Fayetteville
Finish: Lawrence Plaza in Bentonville
Packet Pickup
Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3 | Bentonville and Fayetteville, 11am-6pm
Bentonville: Downtown Activity Center | 215 SW A St
Fayetteville: Adventure Subaru | 2269 N Henbest Dr
Remaining packets will be available at the start of the ride on Saturday morning.
Shuttles
Shuttles are available for $10.00 per rider. All shuttles (pre and post bike ride options) take people and their bikes to the start.
Pre-ride shuttle times are 6am, 7am, and 8am. Post-ride shuttle times are 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Shuttle registration is now open. Shuttles are limited in space to just 45-50 riders.
Pick up is at The Bentonville Square near the Benton County Admin Building
Drop off is at Walker Park in Fayetteville (Along Block Ave – near Splash Pad)

Big Mountain Enduro
2024-05-04 - 2024-05-05 | Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR, 72834, United States
The Big Mountain Enduro is the premier Enduro tour in North America and currently holds stops in the most picturesque vacation destinations throughout the rugged west. This highly anticipated race series offers some of the country’s biggest and most challenging mountain bike terrain, often including a combination of backcountry and lift-accessed stages throughout the series. Each race stage is designed to give participants a unique riding experience, including high-altitude trails, a mix of pedal transitions, and big descents that test athletes’ pure strength, endurance, and technical skills.
Read about last year’s event at Mount Nebo State Park.

2024 Tour de Toad Ride for Literacy
2024-05-04 | Conway Municipal Airport, 3250 Sand Gap Rd, Conway, AR, 72032, United States
Rider registration is underway for the 2024 Tour de Toad Ride for Literacy! This family friendly bicycle event is held in conjunction with Toad Suck Daze in Conway and will take place Saturday morning, May 4th. You can sign up for a 10, 20, or 40 mile ride, and there’s a family ride, too. Earn an IronToad medal by participating in both the Toad Suck 5K/10K Run and Tour de Toad! If you’d like to be a sponsor, serve on the planning committee, or volunteer at the event please contact Dana Venhaus at dvenhaus@literacyactionar.org.
Register at www.bikereg.com/tour-de-toad.

Coler's Noon2Moon MTB Race - 2024
2024-05-03 - 2024-05-04 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1, 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Noon2Moon is a 6-hour endurance race, the only Coler Fundraiser event of the year! When you register, you are supporting improvements to your favorite trails at Coler, facilities, and access to affordable classes that make Coler a unique destination for all! Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is a space for the community provided by the Peel Compton Foundation whose mission is to connect the community through nature, education, recreation, and preservation. This year we’ve eliminated the 12-HR option and added more fun events for the entire family, such as a kid’s ride camp and races hosted by Pedal Kids USA, on Friday, May 3rd. Kids Activities Equipment Requirements: Bicycle in good working order, a helmet, small backpack, water bottle, snacks.
If racing for 6 hours is not for you, you may register to race our pre-race “hot lap” option, a single lap of the race course with podiums for the top three racers and free entry to amazing raffle prizes. Coler was named by Outside Magazine as “One of the most beloved trails in the state of Arkansas.” Come race with us!
Event Schedule:
Friday, May 3rd, 2024
2:00 -7:00 PM – 6-HR Race Packet Pickup @ The Coler Campground.
3:00 – 5:00 PM Kids MTB Camp hosted by Pedal Kids USA – Sign up for 2 Paw Level: Pedaling without training wheels, on pavement, and some very easy, flat, single-track. Level 3 Paw Level: Able to climb and descend paved and single track, comfortable modulating speeds on descends.
5:00 – 6:30 PM – Kids Race Presented by Pedal Kids USA
7:00 PM – Kids Podium Celebration and S’mores by the Campfire, hosted by Coler Staff.
Saturday, May 4th, 2024 Hot Lap and 6-HR Race
10:15 AM – Hot Lap Race – one lap of the N2M course
11:30 AM – Hot Lap Podiums
11:45 AM – 6-HR Racer Meeting
Noon – 6-HR Race Begins.
6:30 PM – 6-HR Podiums
Race Rules:

All 6-hour racers will start the race at noon, the cut-off time is 5:45 PM. Any laps completed after 6:15 PM will not count. It is up to teams and individual racers to decide on the timing of their last lap.
Team racers may ride as many laps consecutively as they wish; however, each racer from a team must complete at least one lap during the 6-hour race.
If a member of a team has a mechanical issue or a crash that keeps them from completing the lap, they may call to get another rider out on the course. The rider who is out must check in with the timing director to cancel the lap (do not bring the timing chip near timing sensors).
Bike changes are allowed between laps, and no bans for a racer assisting another racer to fix a mechanical issue on the race course. Mechanical assistance from a non-racer may only be at the designated Coler mechanic pit tent area.
A racer or team must report DNFs as soon as possible to the Timing Director.
Race Results Contesting Period: 6:00-6:15 pm.
Allow 15 minutes after the race for results to be finalized. Timing services are provided by Todd Galbraith with EnduraRace

Online Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 5:00 PM CT
Parking at the preserve is limited, parking will be on a first come first serve basis. We highly encourage participants to park and ride, give yourself plenty of time! Any questions you may contact our Programs team at programs@peelcompton.org. Thank you for racing with us, and catch you at Coler!
Course Description:

Course or laps will be approximately 6-8 miles of single track with some technical terrain but mostly cross-country style trails

Arkansas Outdoor Recreation Regional Listening Sessions
2024-05-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Witt Stephens Nature Center, 602 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, 72201, United States
The session will serve two purposes –
1. Resource sharing – short presentations on resources available to communities and industry
2. Information gathering – public input and comments on what resources are being utilized and/or what they need more of.
The Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation is touring the state!
During the year 2024, we will be hosting Outdoor Recreation Regional Listening Sessions in various communities.

We will provide short presentations on resources available to communities and industry, but we also want public input and comments on what resources are being utilized and/or what you need more of in your community

Our second meeting will be at the AGFC Witt Stephens Nature Center in Little Rock, AR on May 1 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
This event is open to the public but will be geared toward members of the community and outdoor recreation industry in the surrounding area. People such as advocacy groups, mayors, county judges, city councils, and chambers of commerce. Industry members would be bike shops, boat manufacturers, river guides, duck lodges, outfitters, anyone with an outdoor rec company, or aspiring outdoor rec entrepreneurs

The Gravette Ramble
2024-04-30 17:30 - 19:30
**NOTE You must purchase tickets using the EventBrite link***
Join us in Gravette on Tuesday evening, April 30, for an evening celebrating community, outdoor recreation, and supporting local businesses!
We’ll have two separate distances starting from the Gravette Hub, where you can ride at your own pace and enjoy the cycling spirit. Afterward, gather at The Rec Parlor to indulge in delicious BBQ from Smith and Betts, while engaging in conversation with Mayor Kurt Maddox.
Each registered participant receives a free beverage at The Rec Parlor, and supports Arkansasr3 in acquiring essential signage for rural recreational roads.

5:30pm start – Long route (begins at Gravette Hub)6:30pm start – Short route (begins at Gravette Hub)7:45 – 8:00pm – Mayor Q&A begins (Rec Parlor)
Gravette Hub—> https://maps.app.goo.gl/oKiyTecGi74VaiS19?g_st=ic
Long Route—> https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42235747
Short Route—> https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42235844

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gravette-ramble-tickets-883465718747

Trail LUV Day - Mount Fitzgerald
2024-04-28 09:00 - 13:00 | Mount Fitzgerald, 2101 Dodd Ave., Springdale, 72764, United States
Fitz Trail LUV Day is this month! Come join our volunteer orgs Saturday, April 28th for a day of trail love, cookouts and adventures on Fitzgerald Mountain!

Darby Challenge
2024-04-28 07:00 - 13:30 | Downtown Fort Smith, 1001 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith, 72901, United States
The Fort Smith General Darby Challenge will begin at the General William O. Darby statue in Cisterna Park in Downtown Fort Smith; continue down “A” Street to the Greg Smith River Trail where the route will turn north and continue along the Riverfront to Fort Smith Park. The return route doubles back along the trails, following the return path to the General William O. Darby statue at Cisterna Park in Downtown Fort Smith where participants are will be able to honor General Darby upon completion of the Darby Challenge.

FOORC of Nature Poker Run 2024
2024-04-27 16:00 - 20:00 | Ben Geren Regional Park, Golf Course Loop, Fort Smith, AR, 72916, United States
April 27th come join us for the FOORC of Nature Poker Run! Sign up on Bikereg to get the early registration discount. This is going to be an awesome event with prizes, food, and fun.
Bikereg is live now!

Devils Den Trail Luv Sparky/Orville Focus
2024-04-27 08:30 - 12:00 | Devil’s Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR, 72774, United States
Meet in campground A. Raking, lopping , drain work, wear sturdy shoes and bring hydration.

Highlands Gravel Classic
2024-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Goshen Community Center, 244 Clark Street, Elkins, 72727, United States
The Highlands Gravel Classic is the only age-group qualifier in the USA for the Trek UCI Gravel World Series (GWS) as 1 of 2 qualifying events in North America.The GWS will include both new and existing events from around the world as part of the series to qualify competitors to attend the world championships in October. Selection to the world championships will be per age group and gender. The top 25% finishers of ages 19-34 and then every 5-year age groups (ex 35-39) with age groups seperated by gender will qualify. There is a U19 age category, but it is NOT a qualifier category.
Highlands Gravel Classic will have 2 courses…the Highlands – 66 miles and Farmlands – 52 miles. The 66 mile course is for Males (19-59) and Females (19-49). 52 mile course is for Males 60+ and Females 50+.
Field Participant Caps:

Farmlands course – 500 total riders
Highlands course – 600 total riders
