The Joe Martin Stage Race (JMSR) is turning 40 and that is no small thing. So many good races have come and gone in the U.S. Usually lack of sponsor dollars, lack of community support or burned out promoters the causes for collapse. But the Joe Martin Stage Race has survived the test of time. It is such a special week for those who love to ride bikes in NWA. Did you know the Joe Martin Stage Race was once called the Fayetteville Spring Classic? I wonder if Joe Martin knew way back when he started this race that it would become one of the longest continually held races in the country. Joe Martin died in 1988 and the race was renamed in his honor. It is now directed by Bruce Dunn at All Sports Productions, Inc. JMSR has become one of the biggest races on the Professional Race Tour (PRT) and has achieved Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) status. Over 700 athletes from 50 states and many countries will be represented. The racing takes place over 4 days. So many Ozark miles will be covered! That’s right folks, one of the biggest bike races in the country is held right here, practically on your front porch. If you haven’t stood on the corner of Dickson Street to watch the professionals bomb down it at speeds nearing 50 mph then you are missing out. If you haven’t witnessed the bacon hand-ups on Churchill then you are missing out. We want to invite you to participate!
How do I do that?
You can race! You can ride! You can volunteer! You can spectate!
Left Joe Martin, center THE Eddy Merckx (just Google search him if you don’t know him), right Span Wilson.
Not a bike racer but you still want to participate? Come ride the Joe Martin Gran Fondo on April 1st. I’ve ridden it the last two years and the long route is just super. I can’t wait to tackle 114 miles of Ozark glory again this year! They also have a 45 mile and 30 mile routes. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today! Check out these killer promo codes below and receive a awesome discount on your entry!
Use the promotional codes below and you will receive a nice discount on your entry fee compliments of All Sports Productions. These codes expire on March 26th!
114 mile VIP code– OCA2017VIP114 — $30 discount
114 mile code — OCA2017JMGF114 — $20 discount
45 mile code — OCA2017JMGF45 — $15 discount
30 mile code — OCA2017JMGF30 — $10 discount
For more information/registration click here.
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