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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, […]
7, 30, and 62-mile options.
The Tour de BBQ event combines cycling with BBQ all for the cause of helping individuals become economically independent through Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas. The 4th annual Tour de BBQ benefiting Dress for Success NWA is coming up on 6/1/24. All proceeds benefit Dress for Success in empowering women toward economic independence. This year […]
The Tour de BBQ event combines cycling with BBQ all for the cause of helping individuals become economically independent through Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas. The 4th annual Tour de BBQ benefiting Dress for Success NWA is coming up on 6/1/24. All proceeds benefit Dress for Success in empowering women toward economic independence. This year […]
Come SPLASH with us this June 1, 2024! (NEW DAY AND TIME) Kids aged 5-14 will participate in the Swim/Run event. Age is based on Race Day Age. It will be a fun morning full of swimming and running, snow cones, music, and medals! The 6th Annual Kid's Splash & Dash is an event held […]
Come SPLASH with us this June 1, 2024! (NEW DAY AND TIME) Kids aged 5-14 will participate in the Swim/Run event. Age is based on Race Day Age. It will be a fun morning full of swimming and running, snow cones, music, and medals! The 6th Annual Kid's Splash & Dash is an event held […]
Tour de Tacos: Fundraiser for Dress for Success NWA. 62, 30, & 7-mile bike rides + Taco Block Party at the Finish Line! 100% of proceeds benefit Dress for Success NWA For FAQs - visit www.tourdenwa.com
Curious about Enduro Mountain Bike Racing? Not sure how an Enduro race works? Let us help you get your feet wet with the Ozark Enduro LITE Series. A short summer series of 3 beginner friendly enduro races. All rider abilities are welcome but the Ozark Enduro Lite Series is aimed at introducing new folks to […]
Curious about Enduro Mountain Bike Racing? Not sure how an Enduro race works? Let us help you get your feet wet with the Ozark Enduro LITE Series. A short summer series of 3 beginner friendly enduro races. All rider abilities are welcome but the Ozark Enduro Lite Series is aimed at introducing new folks to […]
Join us on Saturday, August 17th for ''The Rise'' Challenge Series! One challenge, two races to compete for the title, "Queen and King of The Rise". Since opening in November 2022, The Rise at Coler has been one of the most used and loved features at the preserve, the journey ascends 185 steps equal to […]
Join George for an epic weekend of riding in the "cycling Mecca" of the country! Bentonville, Arkansas is a must-visit cycling destination that not only has top-tier roads, gravel, and trails to ride, but also a vibrant and fun city to explore, dine, and unwind in after a long day on the bike. Whether you […]
Tour de Tacos is a unique cycling event that combines a passion for tacos with a purposeful cause for Dress for Success. Participants have the option to pedal 7, 32, or 62-mile routes across the NWA greenway, finishing the race with various taco stops at the finish line. The first 500 participants who register will […]
The Master Bike Builders Show takes place Sept. 14-15 in Bentonville AR. Custom handmade bike builders will display their unique builds and answer any questions you may have.
Every Bike-a-Palooza entry helps get a kid a bike! Every rider is invited to celebrate starting at 11:30am with food, drink, DJ, and vendors after their ride. These rides are “No Frills” and SAG is largely a phone-a-friend situation. No Refunds, Rain or Shine - We will move forward in some fashion to support our […]
Our team looks forward to offering both in-person and do-it-yourself ride options for the 2024 Fall Square 2 Square Bike Ride. The Square 2 Square Bike Ride is a festive, family friendly experience that allows participants to take in the scenery and camaraderie of the Razorback Greenway! As an alternative to in-person, a do-it-yourself ride […]
The Life Time Big Sugar Classic features a world-class mountain bike race and world-class gravel race in the cycling capital of the U.S., Northwest Arkansas. It’s a week-long celebration that allows off-road enthusiasts to shred both the MTB trails and gravel roads that put this corner on the map. Wind down the season with a sugar […]
Announcing the first ever Cycling Experience Summit, a gathering of cycling focused Event Directors, Tour Operators and State and Local Tourism Leaders. This annual event will bring leaders from across the country together to share ideas and best practices to start and grow bicycling events and tours of all sizes and promote cycling destinations and tourism. […]
What's the best bike? You decide. Test ride all of the latest and greatest bikes and gear on the world-class trails of Bentonville, AR. For three days, the world’s premier bike and gear manufacturers set up at the Outerbike expo site. You can browse the latest innovations, pick a bike you’d like to try and […]
Join us for a bike camping overnighter! Starting near downtown Bentonville ( exact location coming soon), we’ll ride 6 miles on gravel to Bike Camp Pea Ridge. We’ll camp there overnight, returning to our starting location in the morning. Campers need to bring all of their own camping gear, however, we have some equipment available […]
Chasin Payson is a Mountain Bike challenge race. Competitors will start at 2 PM on Saturday, October 26th, and race as long as possible until 6 PM at Coler on a 3-mile course. Ride your pace and chase the leader. E-bikes are welcome and Juniors (16+) can participate. It's a Red Bull event so there […]
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