My tires bounced along a rocky path carved through a dense forest of towering pine trees. The sunlight filtering through the canopy revealed a scene that looked as though it was plucked from a J. R. R. Tolkien novel. We were completely in the wilderness, yet only minutes from downtown Hot Springs National Park, riding a newly-constructed network of trails that brings world-class mountain biking to … [Read more...]
E-bike festival planned for Bentonville next year
November 2, 2018 By 2 Comments
(from media release) Organizers of a new electric bike festival coming to the cycling destination of Bentonville next year hope to bring together thought leaders both inside and outside the industry to address the industry’s challenges and spur new innovation, with e-bikes as a key element in jump-starting market growth. “My take is we need to innovate in cycling. There are all these things that … [Read more...]
Donate bikes and helmets to Recycle Bikes for Kids at UCA’s football games.
October 31, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The Law Offices of Alan LeVar and the University of Central Arkansas have partnered to collect children's bike helmets and bikes to donate to Recycle Bikes for Kids. Bring your used bikes and children's helmets to UCA's November 3 game (at 6 PM) against Lamar University and the November 10 game (at 3 PM) against the University of the Incarnate Word! You can also stop by the Law Offices of Alan … [Read more...]
Visit Bentonville hires IMBA’s Aimee Ross to lead Bike Bentonville | Bicycle Retailer and Industry News
October 30, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Aimee Ross, who most recently served as brand and events director for the International Mountain Bicycling Association, has joined Visit Bentonville as director of Bike Bentonville, which promotes a bicycle-friendly culture for residents and tourists. Ross comes to Visit Bentonville with more than 12 years of marketing, sales, branding and event experience in the bicycle industry, including roles … [Read more...]
Northwoods Trail System Has New Coordinator, Set For November Opening.
October 23, 2018 By Leave a Comment
(from media release) Director of Raid the Rock Adventure Race Named Coordinator for Hot Springs’ World-class Northwoods Trails System; Dedication Set for Weekend of November 16 – 18 Traci Berry, race director of Raid the Rock Adventure Race in Central Arkansas, has been named trail coordinator for the new Northwoods mountain biking trails system in Hot Springs. Berry, who is an account … [Read more...]
Buffalo National River Projects Ready for Public Review
October 8, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Two projects are ready for public input. Public engagement is critical to the process of the decision-making and we recognize the diversity of opinion and interest represented by our visitors and stakeholders. There are multiple ways to comment on both projects. On Monday, October 22nd from 5:30 to 7 pm, there will be an open house at the Tyler Bend Visitor Center to learn and comment on … [Read more...]
Toddlers to Blaze New Trails at Red Bull Pump Track World Championship
October 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment
(from media release) Two-wheeling wunderkinds among first to ride new Runway Bike Park at The Jones Center The opening ribbon will soon be cut at The Jones Center’s new Runway Bike Park in Springdale, Arkansas. The first major event at North America’s largest pump track will be the Red Bull Pump Track World Championship Final on Oct. 13, but the first wheels lining up at the start ramp will be … [Read more...]
National-Caliber Level Cyclocross Race, Oz Cross Comes to Northwest Arkansas in November
September 21, 2018 By Leave a Comment
(from media release) A national-caliber cyclocross racing comes to Northwest Arkansas in November with two days of racing just a few minutes from downtown Fayetteville. The new event, Oz Cross, is part of the USA Cycling’s American Cyclocross Calendar, a series of races held nationwide. Oz Cross is scheduled all day on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10 and 11 at Millsaps Mountain, the … [Read more...]
OZ Trails Off-Road Announces Pro Roster and Free Music for All
September 12, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The OZ Trails Off-Road by Epic Rides just keeps getting better and better. They have released their Pro-rider Roster which includes 2018 World Champion - Kate Courtney racing for Team Specialized. With the addition of free music, this is turning into quite the festival. More information on both the Pro-rider Roster and the Music below. Inaugural Oz Trails Off-Road Announces Pro Roster Top Pro … [Read more...]
OZ Trails Off-Road rate increase coming
September 6, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Join our friends at @EpicRides and ride the Inaugural Oz Trails Off Road in Bentonville, Arkansas this October 5-7! Featuring 3 distance options to choose from (25,35 or 50 miles) and packed with some of the finest Northwest Arkansas #singletrack you don’t want to miss this opportunity to ride what some are calling the “new Mountain Bike Mecca of America.” Last chance alert! Register by … [Read more...]
