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Tour de BBQ Cycling Event

Tour de BBQ 1001 Melissa Dr, Bentonville, 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 Northwest Arkansas. The 4th annual Tour de […]

6th Annual Kid’s Splash & Dash

Melvin Ford Aquatic Center 2000 NE Memorial Park Square, Bentonville, United States

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 […]

6th Annual Kid’s Splash & Dash

Melvin Ford Aquatic Center 2000 NE Memorial Park Square, Bentonville, United States

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 […]

Tour de Tacos

Junk Brands 1001 Melissa Dr, Bentonville, AR, United States

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 […]

Ozark Enduro Lite Race 3 Slaughter Pen Bentonville AR

Slaughter Pen Trails 2898 NW A St., Bentonville, United States

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 […]

Ozark Enduro Lite Race 3 Slaughter Pen Bentonville AR

Slaughter Pen Trails 2898 NW A St., Bentonville, United States

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 […]

Event Series The Rise Challenge Series

The Rise Challenge Series

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United States

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 […]

Hincapie Gran Fondo

Thaden School 410 SE Staggerwing Lane, Bentonville

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 […]

Tour de Tacos

Junk Brands 1001 Melissa Dr, Bentonville, AR, United States

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, […]

$35.00 – $50.00

Master Bike Builders Show

All American Trailhead 217 NE B Street, Bentonville, United States

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.

NWA Bike-a-Palooza

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United States

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 […]

Square 2 Square Bike Ride

Sam’s Club Home Office 2101 SE Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, United States

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, […]

Life Time Big Sugar Classic

Bentonville Square 100 North Main St, Bentonville, United States

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 […]

Cycling Experience Summit – Bentonville 2024

The Record 104 SW A St, Bentonville, AR, United States

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 […]

Outerbike Bentonville 2024

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United States

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 […]

All Bodies on Bikes NW Arkansas Bike Camping Trip

Valley View School House Price Coffee Rd Entry, Bentonville, United States

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 […]

Chasin Payson MTB Challenge

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United States

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 […]

Event Series The Rise Challenge Series

The Rise Challenge Series

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United States

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 […]

2024 Ride To Defeat ALS-NWA

Downtown Bentonville 302 NE B Street, Bentonville, United States

The ALS Association's Ride to Defeat ALS is a community fundraising event that creates the hope and action needed to create a world without this devastating disease. Each ride brings […]

2024 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United States

The full competition schedule can be found here. Please review the event eligibility guide here to ensure participation qualifications are met. At the time of registration, all participants competing in the USA Cycling […]

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