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Event Overview: Join us this spring at Devil's Den State Park, an Arkansas icon nestled in the Lee Creek Valley, for the Styx & Stones Trail Races. Both the Full and Half Marathon race distances will explore the beautiful new Monument Trail system, Butterfield Hiking Trail, Devil's Den's unique rock formations and rock gardens, and […]
Choice of 8 hour or 5 days races. A professional, AR World Series, expedition adventure race course set in the stunning Ozark Mountains A fully supported event – no support crews required. Bikes and equipment boxes will be moved by our logistics team to race transitions managed by race volunteers A spacious and well-equipped race […]
Choice of 8 hour or 5 days races. A professional, AR World Series, expedition adventure race course set in the stunning Ozark Mountains A fully supported event – no support crews required. Bikes and equipment boxes will be moved by our logistics team to race transitions managed by race volunteers A spacious and well-equipped race […]
Devil’s Den State Park has been a haven for mountain bikers for nearly 30 years, and this April is no exception. This weekend (April 7-9, 2017) the park will celebrate its 29th Annual Mountain Bike Festival. Cyclists are always welcome to ride on one of the first mountain bike trails built in the state. However, the […]
Devil’s Den State Park has been a haven for mountain bikers for nearly 30 years, and this April is no exception. This weekend (April 7-9, 2017) the park will celebrate its 29th Annual Mountain Bike Festival. Cyclists are always welcome to ride on one of the first mountain bike trails built in the state. However, the […]
A beautifully evil bikepacking route in the south. Averaging over 100 feet of elevation gain/loss per mile, riders are either buckling up for a rowdy descent or gritting teeth for a torturous climb. The loop consists of 80% gravel and 20% pavement with surface types ranging from hardpacked gravel to unmaintained OHV trails. Creek crossings, […]
Have a bunny-hopping Easter, at the Northwoods! Hunt for prize eggs in the Northwoods on Saturday, April 8, and Sunday, April 9 for our Social Media Scavenger Hunt. The Northwoods Easter Bunny has hidden 50 easter eggs throughout the Northwoods trail system, some with prizes inside like Gu, Clif Bloks, SiS energy supplement, Skratch drink mix, AND […]
A beautifully evil bikepacking route in the south. Averaging over 100 feet of elevation gain/loss per mile, riders are either buckling up for a rowdy descent or gritting teeth for a torturous climb. The loop consists of 80% gravel and 20% pavement with surface types ranging from hardpacked gravel to unmaintained OHV trails. Creek crossings, […]
Have a bunny-hopping Easter, at the Northwoods! Hunt for prize eggs in the Northwoods on Saturday, April 8, and Sunday, April 9 for our Social Media Scavenger Hunt. The Northwoods Easter Bunny has hidden 50 easter eggs throughout the Northwoods trail system, some with prizes inside like Gu, Clif Bloks, SiS energy supplement, Skratch drink mix, AND […]
The Iron Mountain XC is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the lengendary trail system of Iron Mountain which is located on DeGray Lake just outside of Caddo Valley, Arkansas. This is a USA Cycling-sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels. An annual licenses is […]
The Iron Mountain XC is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the lengendary trail system of Iron Mountain which is located on DeGray Lake just outside of Caddo Valley, Arkansas. This is a USA Cycling-sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels. An annual licenses is […]
We have a distance for everyone! Join us for the 1/2 marathon, 10k, or 5k!. All races start and finish at the Cave City Park at 9 am. Mac’s Race Timing Service will there to provide chip timing. About the course: The first 3/4 mile is pavement before it turns to a roller coaster of […]
On Friday, March 31, a devastating tornado ripped through Arkansas and caused extensive damage to homes and businesses. One of those businesses was the heart of the Central Arkansas running community - Rock City Running. In just over 24 hours since the tornado destroyed the store, hundreds of people have asked what they can do to […]
We have a distance for everyone! Join us for the 1/2 marathon, 10k, or 5k!. All races start and finish at the Cave City Park at 9 am. Mac’s Race Timing Service will there to provide chip timing. About the course: The first 3/4 mile is pavement before it turns to a roller coaster of […]
On Friday, March 31, a devastating tornado ripped through Arkansas and caused extensive damage to homes and businesses. One of those businesses was the heart of the Central Arkansas running community - Rock City Running. In just over 24 hours since the tornado destroyed the store, hundreds of people have asked what they can do to […]
This workday covers many different needs and accommodates all abilities. There is trash that has accumulated along Glenwood and the lower portion of the park that needs to be picked up. There is brush along the trails that need to be transported to a designated pickup spot. And, trail grooming to dial in our trails […]
About this event Dates: Saturday, April 8th and 15th Meeting Time & Location: Meet at 9 AM at the Bayyari Parking Area Work wraps up around 3 PM Project: We will work to establish sustainable access to the various walls and climbs throughout the Fitzgerald South area. This new area will have over 50 new climbs. […]
About this event Dates: Saturday, April 8th and 15th Meeting Time & Location: Meet at 9 AM at the Bayyari Parking Area Work wraps up around 3 PM Project: We will work to establish sustainable access to the various walls and climbs throughout the Fitzgerald South area. This new area will have over 50 new climbs. […]
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