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Gudrun Race

A New Kind of Ride

Rain had been in the forecast all week and there was great concern about what could happen come Saturday morning. Seventy miles of road cycling is daunting enough on its

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Contrasts

Where the rubber meets the road, that sharp edge as a wheel cuts a turn. A machine, parts moving, driven by the flesh and blood motor, all in chaotic motion

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Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

All Rise Century Ride

Court was in session Saturday as the All Rise Century Gavel came hammering down. After much deliberation the jury was deadlocked. All riders were relieved when the decision came down.

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The advanced group pace line.

A Good Heart

What comes to your mind when you hear the words good heart? Most would think of someone having a kindly generous disposition. I tend to think along the lines of

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Big Dam Bridge 100

Rollin’ Down The Highway

The Highway 71 Classic is, as its name suggests, a classic ride in Northwest Arkansas, attracting more than 200 cyclists a year. While there are a few different ride options

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Flat, Cold, Windy and Wonderful

Sandwiched by two beautiful Spring days, Sunday was cool, windy and gray. While many people would consider the weather a hindrance to cycling, fifteen teams of five cyclists met at

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Carving up the Crosswinds Classic

Racing bicycles on the road is different than most other events we cover. It’s actually more of a team sport than running, paddling or even trail running. Road cycling teams

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Setting up for a pass with just yards left in the race.

Out and Back in the Flatlands

This past Sunday morning, on a road that was THE way to get from Little Rock to Memphis before Interstate 40 was built, road cyclists from around the state met

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