Milan-Sanremo
The perfect lead out for Kristoff was the perfect lead out for Degenkolb. One thing is certain Luca Paolini is pure boss. So much tension in the final k’s. Gotta love the classics.
SRAM
1×11 road drivetrain? Yes please…
NWA Trail Conditions
I hope this catches on. Always great to know where the mud is! To steer clear of it of course. Click here to go to the Facebook page.
Immortalized in Art
Painting by Sean Shrum.
EVENTS
Avoca Road Race Training Series this Wednesday. I love this course! Click here or on flyer for details.
A great race for the first timer. There have been some changes to the course this year. Click here for more information.
27th Annual Ozark Mountain Bike Festival at Devil’s Den April 3rd & 4th.
April 4th. Click here for details. Run…bike…wait for it…run again. Or you can throw down against the clock in the race of truth. The individual time trial (ITT).
WEEKDAY GROUP RIDES
MONDAY
Fayetteville
Good Bikes Road Ride. Leaving @ 6:00 from Good Bikes. It is intended to be a recovery pace, no-drop, skills-building ride. Everyone is welcome. Check out Good Bikes or Arkansas Cycling on Facebook for more info.
Bentonville
Tour de Lunch Road Ride. Leaves @ 11:15 am from the Bentonville Square. Approximately 1 hour. Moderate to hard.
Lewis & Clark MTB Mondays Ride. Leaves at 6:00 pm from Compton Gardens parking lot. This mountain bike ride lasts around 90 minutes and is for fun and fitness.
TUESDAY
Fayetteville
Tuesday Night World Championships Road Ride. Leaving @ 5:30 from The Bike Route or @ 6 from the parking lot adjacent to MopedU. This is a “try and drop you” kind of ride. Route TBD. Advanced ride.
Springdale
Lewis & Clark Road Ride. Leaving at 6 pm from L&C Springdale parking lot. Planning 10-12 miles on road. Beginner friendly – no drop. Joe will lead this group, check it out! Click here for more information.
Bentonville
Phat Tire MTB Ride. Meet at Phat Tire on the Bentonville square at 6:00 pm for an advanced mountain bike ride – 60 to 90 minutes of mountain biking with the group. Rides vary in location but it’s always fun! Contact Phat Tire Bike Shop for more details – 479-715-6170 or follow them on Facebook for ride updates!
FAST Kids Mountain Bike Team Ride. Leaves 6:00pm. Meet at NE A St and Cub parking lot with bike, helmets, water bottle and gloves on. Check the FAST Kids Facebook page to follow ride updates.
Rogers
Bellview Road Ride. Leaves from Bellview Elementary.
-Leaving @ 5:40 B group (average speed 17-19). Intermediate pace, plenty of regroups.
-Leaving @ 6:00 A group (average speed 19-21). Fast pace, with a couple regroups.
WEDNESDAY
Bentonville
Tour de Lunch Road Ride. Leaves @ 11:15 am from Bentonville Square. Approximately 1 hour. Moderate to hard.
Phat Tire MTB Ride. Leaves @ 6 pm from Phat Tire on Bentonville Square.
FAST Mountain Bike Club Ride. Leaves @ 6 pm. This all abilities mountain bike ride starts in different places hitting Slaughter Pen, Blowing Springs, and Lake Atalanta. Follow FAST on Facebook for weekly ride updates! Each ride ends at a local restaurant.
Rogers
Lewis & Clark Ladies Road Ride. Leaves @ 6 pm from L&C in Rogers. This a no-drop ladies only ride last approximately 90 minutes on paved trails and roads. Click here for more information.
THURSDAY
Fayetteville
TBR Lunch Road Ride. On the bikes at 12:30 sharp from The Bike Route. 1:15-1:30 in duration. Tempo pace. Shower is available at the shop.
Athlete Forward/The Bike Route Beginner Road Ride. Leaving @ 6:00 from Owl Creek Middle School. Pace easy-moderate. No drop. Tim Ray is the ride leader. You can email him at cat4rider@gmail.com.
Highroller Cyclery Road Ride. Leaves @ 6:15 from Baum Stadium. Route TBD. About 30 miles or so. No drop. Check their Facebook page each week for details.
OORC Evening Social Ride. Celebrate the long days of summer! Starting April 2nd, on the first and third Thursday of every month through August 20th the OORC will be hosting social rides at Lake Fayetteville from 6-8pm with post-ride libations (including group specials) at the Apple Blossom Brewing Co.! Meet at the parking lot behind Apple Blossom Brewing Co. at 6pm. Ride length and pace will be determined by those in attendance. Hosted by the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists.
Bentonville
Highroller Cyclery Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride. Leaving at 6:15 from the dog park near Slaughter Pen.
Bike Bentonville All Girls Ride. Leaves at 6:05 from Bentonville Square. Click here for details. Girls Mountain Bike Ride – Meet at the square at 6:05pm. Girls Spin Classes or Yoga at the Downtown Activity Center- Follow Bike Bentonville on Facebook for weekly updates.
Rogers
Bellview Road Ride. Leaves from Bellview Elementary.
-Leaving @ 5:40 B group (average speed 17-19). Intermediate pace, plenty of regroups.
-Leaving @ 6:00 A group (average speed 19-21). Fast pace, with a couple regroups.
FRIDAY
Bentonville
Tour de Lunch Road Ride. Leaves @ 11:15 am from the Bentonville Square. Approximately 1 hour. Moderate to hard.
OCA
You’re going to need to change the name to Tuesday longs.
Ha, I agree! Spring has sprung and the events are kinda nuts. It’s a good problem.