It’s Tuesday. It’s sorta short. It’s sorta news.

70° + Tuesday = Worlds! Last Avoca Time Trial this week. Be sure to check out the The Handlebar Road Ride on Friday. Sounds like a fun way to spend your Friday evening. Rides are posted. Have a great week NWA…now…

Tour of California Women’s Race
Pretty cool to see they added a women’s stage race this year.

Stage 1 Tour of California
Someone pressed the button that launched a Manx Missile. I am starting to feel sorry for Pete playing second fiddle. Where has the signature wheelie gone?

Stage 2 Tour of California
Photo finish. A thrilling sprint. The battle for control in the final miles is a must see.

Stage 2 Giro d’Italia
Viviani scores one for the homeboys. The sprint was well timed, a real nail biter. Matthews (AUS) is in pink.

Stage 3 Giro d’Italia
GC hopeful goes down in a bad crash. Matthews wins in pink.

EVENTS

Last time trial of the series. This Wednesday. Click on image to view flyer. 

Flat changing class at the The Handlebar this Thursday. Click on image for more information.

Come see for yourself what Sir Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome & Richie Porte ride. Some Italian goodness, this Saturday at The Bike Route. CORE Brewery is providing refreshments! 

May 16th

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!

555 TNT Road Ride. Meet at 5:55. Leaves at 6 pm from the Bentonville square. 35-45 mile ride, spirited pace with several regroups. No whining!

Rogers
Bellview Road Ride. Leaves @ 5:45 from Bellview Elementary (average speed 17-19). Intermediate pace, plenty of regroups.

WEDNESDAY

Fayetteville
Highroller Social Ride. Leaves from Highroller Fayetteville around 6:15 pm. Bring your friends or just come and meet some new ones while hanging out riding bikes with great snacks and drinks. Click here to link to their Facebook page.

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.

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.

555 TNT Road Ride. Meet at 5:55. Leaves at 6 pm from the Bentonville square. 35-45 mile ride, spirited pace with several regroups. No whining!

Rogers
Bellview Road Ride. Leaves @ 5:45 from Bellview Elementary (average speed 17-19). Intermediate pace, plenty of regroups.

FRIDAY

Bentonville
Tour de Lunch Road Ride. Leaves @ 11:15 am from the Bentonville Square. Approximately 1 hour. Moderate to hard.

The Handlebar Road Ride. Leaves @ 6 pm from The Handlebar. This month we will have a Handle Bar ride every Friday! They will land on the 8th 15th 22nd and 29th. We will ride to and then around Lake Fayetteville stopping at Apple Blossom Brewing Co. to have a drink before riding back. For anyone that would like to continue riding back without stopping, we have a member of The Handle Bar team that will ride back as well. The ride totals out to an easy 12 miles. It will be fun, consistent and a pleasure for us to host! For more information click here to link to their Facebook page.