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SUMMARY:Big Dam Bridge Training Ride Program 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 2025 Big Dam Bridge Training Program Is Open.  \nThe program is free to participants who have registered for the event by midnight on June 13th. After June 14th\, there is a fee of $45 for the training program (with or without registering for the BDB100 ride). \nThe Big Dam Bridge Training Ride Program was developed to encourage more cyclists from Arkansas to register for and ride in the annual Big Dam Bridge cycling event. This program is part of a larger goal of encouraging individuals to connect with other cyclists\, clubs\, and bike shops. We hope to foster a spirit of community and help relieve concerns related to riding in a group.  Additionally\, this effort includes several Big Dam Bridge sponsor activations as well as other local events when appropriate. \nThe training rides will begin on June 14th and continue every other Saturday through September 20th. Each ride will start at 7:30am from Lost Forty Brewing (501 Byrd St\, Little Rock\, AR 72202) and will return to the same location upon completion.  See map LINK for more details on parking. \nRiders will be divided into groups based on experience and ability. These groups will accommodate any level of cyclist; from the absolute beginner who just recently purchased a bike\, an enthusiast who wants to increase his or her mileage and average speed\, as well as a seasoned cyclist who is aiming for their best time for the 105-mile route. \nOn June 11th\, we will host a Q&A session at Lost Forty Brewing (501 Byrd St\, Little Rock\, AR 72202) from 6pm to 7pm that will provide program details including mileage and pacing for each of these groups. We will also introduce our Training Ride Team of Coaches and Leaders to the attendees. \nEach ride will feature a sponsoring Bike Club and/or Shop and will include a short training topic from one of our Coaches as well as an introduction to the sponsoring Club or Shop. Additionally\, Subaru of Little Rock will be providing a vehicle to serve as mobile nutrition\, repair\, and SAG support if needed. Post ride activities will begin at Lost 40 for those able to stay around after each ride. \nFor more detailed information\, please contact the Training Ride Program Director\, Scott Penrod – scott@allsportsproductionsinc.com \nKey Members\n\nScott Penrod – BDB Training Ride Director\nJosh Gordon – Training Ride Coordinator and Coach\nLindsay Petruk – Coach\nAdolfo Cordova – Coach\nIsabella Robles – Coach\n\nSchedule Overview\n\n11 June (6pm) – Kickoff presentation and Q&A at Lost Forty Brewing – 501 Byrd St\, Little Rock\, AR 72202.\n14 June – Ride #1 – Lost 40\n28 June – Ride #2 – Lost 40\n12 July – Ride #3 – Lost 40\n26 July – Ride #4 – Lost 40\n09 August – Ride #5 – Lost 40\n23 August – Ride #6 – Lost 40\n06 September – Ride #7 – Lost 40\n13 September – Young Life River Classic (Dress rehearsal)\n20 September – Ride #8 – Lost 40\n27 September – Big Dam Bridge Event\n\nRider Groups\n”C” Riders – This is an individual with less than 1 year of cycling experience\, just recently purchased a bike and/or rides 2 to 3 times a month. The ride leaders for this group will focus on the very basics of shifting\, braking\, pedaling technique\, and safe riding in a small group. It will prepare the participant to easily complete the 25-mile route of the BDB with a possible stretch to the 50-mile distance. \n“B” Riders – These riders have about 2-5 years of on-the-bike experience\,  regularly ride 2 to 3 times a week during the riding season (April-October)\, and supplement their fitness through other activities such as a gym membership or at-home trainer. The ride leaders for this group will focus on refining shifting and braking while introducing the basic concepts of pace line and cooperative group riding. \nThis group will be prepared to complete the 50-mile route faster than previous attempts and possibly stretch to the 75-mile route.  Nutrition strategy will also be discussed and refined throughout the 8 training rides. \n“A” Riders – These riders are already cycling enthusiasts who are looking to further improve their fitness and skills. They typically ride year-round 3-5 times a week and are likely members of a cycling club.  The focus for this group will include pacing\, fueling\, and refined cooperative group/pace-line riding.  Riders from this group will be able to complete the 75-mile route faster than previous attempts and can stretch-goal the 105-mile route with correct pacing. \nSupporters (Industry and retail)\n\nTrek Bicycles of Little Rock\nArkansas Cycling and Fitness\nSpokes Bicycle Shop\nThe Community Bicyclist Bike Shop\nShift Modern Cyclery\n\nSupporters (Club and advocacy)\n\nMello Velo\nRev Rock\nAll In Multisport (AIM)\nPinnacle Velo\nMajor Taylor Cycling Club
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/big-dam-bridge-training-ride-program-2025/
LOCATION:Lost 40 Brewery\, 501 Byrd Street\, Little Rock\, 72202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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