NWA CYCLING NEWS & EVENTS
WE HAVE GOT YOUR WEEKEND COVERED!
HWY 71 Pastry Tour | Fayetteville
New Group Ride Alert! | Bentonville
Tour of California | California
Giro d’Italia | Italy
Ozark Cycling Gear | In Stock
Giro d’Italia Watch Party | Bentonville
Runway Time Trial Series | Springdale
Bike To Work Day | Springdale
Bike To Work After Party | Springdale
Square 2 Square | Fayetteville-Bentonville
Liv Ladies AllRide | Bentonville
Arkansas Enduro Series | Eureka Springs
RAPTOR Relay | Fayetteville
OCA Saturday Ride | Bentonville Group Ride
OCA Saturday Ride | Fayetteville Group Ride
Ozark Cycling Adventures is super excited to partner with Breakaway Cycling Team to help promote their HWY 71 Pastry Tour fundraiser ride. Mark your calendars for Sunday May 26th. Ride your bike, eat local pastries on one of the most classic routes in NWA. The best part, your entry fee goes to support junior cyclists with the Breakaway Cycling Team. Click on the flyer for details!
New group ride alert! Beginner MTB ride on Mondays starting at 5pm from the Bike Bentonville office. They will be teaching skills and riding for 1 hour. Click on image for details.
Tour of California Stage 3
Frenchmen Rémi Cavagna wins solo from the break. We found ourselves rooting for him after being so long off the front and all of his descending troubles. Otherwise it was a bit of boring stage.
Tour of California Stage 4
Fabio Jakobsen (NED) out kicks Peter Sagan (SVK) in a crash marred final. Tejay Van Garderen (USA) would lose the yellow jersey then get it back. The race jury stepped a decided he was held up by a crash just outside the 3km zone. Key word outside. We disagree with the decision. It was some very bad luck for sure but they shouldn’t bend the rules for bad luck. Oh well. Notable: Apparently when Van Garderen went off the road after borrowing Lachlan Morton’s (AUS) bike it was because he uses an opposing brake setup. Yikes! Also, this is QuickStep’s 29 victory. They are on a mind blowing pace this year.
Giro d’Italia Stage 4
Tom Dumoulin (NED) crashed and his Giro is over. He would pull the plug on the next stage. Primoz Roglic (SLO) would take a few more seconds from Simon Yates (GBR) and Vincenzo Nibali (ITA). Thus far Roglic is riding the perfect race but it is the Giro.
Giro d’Italia Stage 5
A rainy stage which makes for more stressful day. Pascal Ackermann (GER) would juuuuuuuuuussssssttttt out kick Fernando Gaviria (COL) for the sprint. I mean Gaviria looked like he had it in the bag.
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NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CYCLING EVENTS
This week in Bentonville. Click on the image for details.
This Friday in Springdale. Click on image for details.
This Friday in Springdale. Click on image for details.
This Thursday in Springdale. Click on the image for details.
This Saturday in Fayetteville-Bentonvlle. Click on image for details.
This weekend in Bentonville. Click on image for details.
This weekend in Eureka Springs. Click on image for details.
NWA LOCAL GROUP RIDES
FRIDAY
january
Bella Vista - BVBC Road Ride8AM @ Various Start LocationsYear Around Event (2015) cst
Event Details
Bella Vista Bike Club BVBC rides are an enjoyable way to get in shape and have fun with other like minded individuals. We ride Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings all
Event Details
Bella Vista Bike Club BVBC rides are an enjoyable way to get in shape and have fun with other like minded individuals. We ride Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings all year as a club. Our riders encourage one another, providing a stimulating and supportive environment that prepares you for longer rides. We offer different routes and distances throughout the year. All rides are “No-Drop”.
Time
Year Around Event (2015) cst
Location
Various Start Locations
Organizer
Bella Vista Bike Clubbellavistabikeclub@gmail.com
SATURDAY
january
Event Details
Beginner & intermediate road rides, duration and distance vary depending on season. Leaves @ 8 AM from the Bentonville Square. Follow Girls
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Event Details
Beginner & intermediate road rides, duration and distance vary depending on season. Leaves @ 8 AM from the Bentonville Square. Follow Girls Bike Bentonville on Facebook for weekly ride updates! Contact ktempleton@girlsbikebentonville.com
PLEASE NOTE: Road ride start time, duration and distance vary depending on the season. Please check Girls Bike Bentonville Facebook page before attending.
Time
Year Around Event (2015) CST
Location
Bentonville Square
108 E Central Ave Bentonville, AR 72712
Organizer
Bike Bentonvillektempleton@bikebentonville.com
Bentonville - OCA Road Ride9AM @ ONYX Coffee LabYear Around Event (2015) cst
Event Details
Saturday January 25 | Ride leaders are out of town. No organized ride. Click here for routes details. Wheels Hot @ 9 AM from ONYX
Event Details
Saturday January 25 | Ride leaders are out of town. No organized ride.
Click here for routes details.
Wheels Hot @ 9 AM from ONYX Coffee Lab. Usually 50+/- miles. 3 hours of saddle love. Pace spirited. Regroups after major climbs. No drop (within reason). Advanced ride.
Time
Year Around Event (2015) cst
Location
ONYX Coffee Lab Bentonville
Event Details
Saturday January 25 | My kid is sick and I'm not feeling great. No organized ride on my end. Click here for routes details. Wheels Hot 9AM from
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Event Details
Saturday January 25 | My kid is sick and I’m not feeling great. No organized ride on my end.
Click here for routes details.
Wheels Hot 9AM from Puritan Brew Co. Usually 50+/- miles. 3 hours of saddle love. Pace spirited. Regroups after major climbs. No drop (within reason). Advanced ride.
Time
Year Around Event (2015) cst
Location
Puritan Brew Co.
205 W Dickson St Fayetteville, AR 72701
Event Details
Saturday Click here to see what route they are doing this weekend. NOTE: Pace is generally 15-18 mph. Velo is a drop ride and riders
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Event Details
Saturday Click here to see what route they are doing this weekend.
NOTE: Pace is generally 15-18 mph. Velo is a drop ride and riders should know the route should they disconnect with the group. Click here for details. They update their Facebook page with ride details.
Riders are RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
1 – Know the route.
2 – This is a Road Bike RIDE, thus Roadies are expected to keep a 14 – 15 MPH pace
3 – Hydration – Bring adequate fluids/water (2 bottles)
4 – Repair equipment – At a minimum you should have ONE REPLACEMENT TUBE for your bike, plus a AIR CARTRIDGE to inflate your tire
5 – Respect safety rules (group ride etiquette) and wear proper safety cycling helmet
6 – Riders must be 18 or older
Anyone may legally ride this route on their own. At this point in the season, these rides are NO LONGER “NO DROP RIDES” – Anyone who adheres to the above will have a group that shares common goals for the day, and GOOD SAMARITANS that will assist. Any one who does not adhere to 6 points above is on their own.
Richard can be contacted prior to and during the ride (985) 960-3084. I recommend you have his number and additional participants cell numbers available on your mobile device during the ride should you need assistance.
Time
Year Around Event (2015) cst
Location
Various Start Locations Check Their Facebook Page
Organizer
Ozark Roadies/Velohttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Ozark-Roadies/266898939988156?fref=ts
Event Details
Start time and locations can vary. Usually starts @ 8AM from Bellview Elementary (average speed 18-20). Intermediate-Advanced pace, plenty of regroups. Please check NWA – Bellview Cycling for
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Event Details
Start time and locations can vary. Usually starts @ 8AM from Bellview Elementary (average speed 18-20). Intermediate-Advanced pace, plenty of regroups. Please check NWA – Bellview Cycling for weather related issues and to find start times and locations.
Routes: decided at the start of the rides
Address: 5400 Bellview Road, Rogers, Arkansas 72758 – take the Pleasant Grove Rd exit, head West until you get to a stop sign, the school is straight across the street.
These rides are contingent on weather (we typically don’t ride if it rains)
Rides are not “no-drop” or beginner rides
Ride description – The Bellview Road Ride has evolved into a more aggressive ride with average speeds now ranging from 18 -20 mph. Some riders are racers and the remaining riders are cycling enthusiasts. The spirited ride is more flat than other rides in NWA but still has some short power efforts. Their are regroups, within reason, but the ride would no longer be considered “no drop.” We welcome all new riders to join us and we try to account for all riders at the grouping spots.
Time
Year Around Event (2017)
Location
Bellview Elementary
5400 Bellview Road, Rogers, Arkansas 72758
Event Details
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.
Event Details
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.
Time
Year Around Event (2015) cst
Location
Lewis & Clark Rogers
2530 S Pinnacle Hills Pkwy Rogers, AR 72758
Springdale - Springdale Bike Club Road Ride9AM @ Trailside Coffee Co.Year Around Event (2016) cst
Event Details
When: -Saturday @ 9AM Where: -Shiloh Square in Springdale (Right by Trail Side Coffee). Who: -Springdale Bike Club. These are "no-drop" rides and are suitable for riders of all skill levels.
Event Details
When:
-Saturday @ 9AM
Where:
-Shiloh Square in Springdale (Right by Trail Side Coffee).
Who:
-Springdale Bike Club.
These are “no-drop” rides and are suitable for riders of all skill levels.
Time
Year Around Event (2016) cst
Location
Trailside Coffee
Organizer
Springdale Bike Club
SUNDAY
january
Event Details
Fayetteville Wheelmen Sunday Ride: Location: Columbus House Brewery Time: 1:30 PM, fun route no drop. Type: Social, No Drop Multi-pace Distance: 2-3 hours saddle love What has now become one of the largest group rides in NWA with
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Event Details
Fayetteville Wheelmen Sunday Ride:
Location: Columbus House Brewery
Time: 1:30 PM, fun route no drop.
Type: Social, No Drop Multi-pace
Distance: 2-3 hours saddle love
What has now become one of the largest group rides in NWA with 60+ riders often participating in this social ride. Route determined by 2 preset ride leaders. 2-3 hour saddle love. Ride conclusion with post ride banter and refreshments at Columbus House Brewery.
Questions? Email Shawn Garls
Time
Year Around Event (2016) cst
Location
Columbus House Brewery
693 W North St, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Event Details
Leaves @ 12:30 from ONYX on Gregg street. Tempo pace. Usually 50 miles about 3 hours. Route TBD. Advanced ride.
Event Details
Leaves @ 12:30 from ONYX on Gregg street. Tempo pace. Usually 50 miles about 3 hours. Route TBD. Advanced ride.
Time
Year Around Event (2015) cst
Location
ONYX Coffee Lab
2418 N Gregg Ave Fayetteville, AR 72703
Event Details
Sunday Morning Breakfast Ride: this is for all riders, fast and slow, everyone can do this ride. Meet at Fayetteville Phat Tire Bike Shop Parking lot at
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Event Details
Sunday Morning Breakfast Ride: this is for all riders, fast and slow, everyone can do this ride. Meet at Fayetteville Phat Tire Bike Shop Parking lot at 8:00 A.M. The group can split up with medium and easy paces but is a no drop. Approximately 10 miles to Breakfast and then back, total 20 mile ride. Sometimes we eat at the Little Bread Bakery or Prelude in Fayetteville and sometimes The Steam in Springdale for breakfast and back to Phat Tire. Optional road and bike path riding, no drop. Usually end up back at Phat Tire by 10:30 or 11:00. Helmets mandatory, hydration, and a flat kit just in case.
Contact Phat Tire Bike Shop for more details – (479) 966-4308 or follow them on Facebook for ride updates!
Time
Year Around Event (2017) cst
Location
Phat Tire Bike Shop (Fayetteville)
3775 Mall Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Organizer
Phat Tire Bike Shop Fayetteville
SPECIAL EVENTS
january
Event Details
The Flyer WHAT IS THE HAZEL VALLEY GRAN PRIX CHALLENGE? Riding one of the most challenging gravel routes (HVGP Loop)
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Event Details
The Flyer
WHAT IS THE HAZEL VALLEY GRAN PRIX CHALLENGE?
Riding one of the most challenging gravel routes (HVGP Loop) in NWA. Epic climbs & long descents. 55 miles, 6000+ climbing, smack dab in the beautiful Ozark National Forest!
WHY?
Why not!
WHEN?
Saturday February 22rd, Wheels Hot @ 9AM from Hazel Valley Ranch.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
About 55 miles of challenging gravel roads. About 4-6 hours of saddle love.
Several 30+ minute climbs with a incredible view atop White Rock Mountain.
This IS a ride. NOT a race. IT IS AN ADVENTURE!
You are responsible for any mechanical issues you might encounter.
You are responsible for doing your homework on the route. OCA will provide a cue sheet.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN WELL-BEING.
You are responsible for having fun!
TOP OF THE ROCK, official ride pit stop (aid station) is on White Rock Mountain.
The ride will start & end at Hazel Valley Ranch 16330 Olive Road Fayetteville, AR 72703.
We will have awesome chili & “recovery” beverages waiting for you. Thanks to Hazel Valley Ranch!
Creative will have a super cool award for those who complete the entire route!
All riders must sign a waiver.
COST??? FREE!!! There will be a tip jar and event shirts for sale to help offset costs.
THE 2 RULES
1. You must complete the entire HVGP Loop to receive award.
2. You must prove your achievement via STRAVA or other GPS device to receive award.
THE ROUTE
Total climbing: 7618 ft
THE AWARD
The coveted HVGP flask! (This is the 2019 flask 2020 will be different.) This flask will be well earned. Thanks to Creative Promoational Marketing!
THE WEATHER POLICY
If raining, snowing or earthquaking the ride could be postponed. I will make the call Wednesday morning before event date.
THE RIDE SPONSORS
Hazel Valley Ranch, CREATIVE, CLIF BAR & OZARK CYCLING ADVENTURES
Check out the 2017 Challenge recap click here.
Click here to view the route or to download it to your GPS device.
WILL YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE?
Time
Year Around Event (2020) cst
Location
Hazel Valley Ranch
16330 Olive Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Organizer
OCAyogrunny@gmail.com
Event Details
Event Details
Time
Year Around Event (2020) cst
Location
Fayetteville Square
21 S Block Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
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