Never fear the weekend is almost here. A three day’r at that! Keep an eye on the forecast, it seems to change every day.
There is a group wanting to ride long on Memorial Day Monday. I have heard some rumblings about the 85 mile Huntsville Loop. What say you?
Some house keeping: If you want to get updates on OCA ride start time changes when there is inclement weather please go and like/follow the Ozark Cycling Adventures Facebook page. It is easier for me to post something there rather than trying to keep up with all the text messages & emails. Thanks!
Did you know Fayetteville has a National Cemetery? Yup just off the bike path. So thankful to those who have given all for country. Have a great Memorial Day weekend NWA.
Dave Matthews the Cyclist
Did you know Dave likes to ride his bike before shows? I thought that was him on Bush Push…
Stage 10 Giro d’Italia
The wheel swap heard around the world…
Stage 11 Giro d’Italia
Just another quiet day in Italy. Nope. Bert fires a warning shot. Uran loses skin. Who the hell is Zakarin?
Who wants to start this tradition?
GROUP RIDES
SATURDAY
Fayetteville
OCA Road Ride. Wheels Hot @ 8:15 from MopedU. What about a little Barking Dog Loop action? About 50 miles of Ozark lumpy goodness. 2600 gain. 3 hours of saddle love. Pace spirited with a couple regroups and one hydration stop. Please check OCA Facebook page for start time changes due to inclement weather.
Springdale
Ozark Roadies/Velo Ride. Leaves @ 8 am from Arvest Ballpark (North lot on Watkins). This 57-mile loop route includes Wheeler, Owl Creek, Battlefield Park, Lake Wedington & Savoy. Note, there is no Roadies ride leader, so for now this is only an Ozark Velo drop ride led by Mary Lack and Sue Taylor averaging 15-18 mph. The Roadies riders may join of course, but they will be expected to know the route should they disconnect with the group. Click here for details.
Bentonville
BMC Road Ride. Leaves @ 8 am from the Bentonville Square. Usually 55-65 miles. Fast with regrouping. Advanced ride.
Girls Bike Bentonville All Girls Road Ride. Time and distance varies depending on season. Follow Bike Bentonville on Facebook for weekly ride updates!
Phat Tire No Drop Road Ride. Meet at Phat Tire on the square at 8:00 pm for a no-drop, 20-30 mile road ride. Contact Phat Tire Bike Shop for more details – 479-715-6170 or follow them on Facebook for ride updates!
Rogers
Lewis & Clark Road Ride. Leaves @ 8 am (summer) 9 am(winter/spring) from L&C Rogers location. 1.5 -2 hour intermediate level road ride. Click here for more information.
SUNDAY
Fayetteville
ONYX Coffee Lab Ride. Leaves @ 12:30 from ONYX on Gregg street. Pace spirited. Usually 50 miles about 3 hours. Route TBD. Advanced ride.
I’m up for the Huntsville Loop or something in the 80+ mile range.
What about this one?
Check out this route on Strava: http://app.strava.com/routes/2302692 — Death Ride test, 2015
or maybe this one?
https://www.strava.com/routes/2400400
Dang dude! Death is a appropriate title…
those are impressive routes Gustavo. That being said, no one is wanting to spend all Memorial Day on the bike. I have at least one other willing participant (non facebook participant) that is up for The Huntsville Loop. Come in boys, suck it up. I should have plenty of teammates willing to partake in this ride.