The Hell of the North has been sitting in on Flanders wheel and is ready to make a move. The final cobbled classic Paris-Roubaix is this Sunday. Boonen calls it “the slow death.” Oh man, it does not get much better. Aren’t you glad that you can watch it from the comfort of your couch and not the saddle? The drama continues…

Group rides are posted. Ozark Roadies are back in action and be sure to check out the OORC trail work day. Who is racing at Eucha on Sunday? Have a great weekend!

Paris-Roubaix 2014
Cosmo’s take from last year to wet your palette. 

Pais Vasco Stage 3
The skinny kids will not be denied glory on this week of cobbled classics.

Some hilarious comments on this post. Don’t miss out on the action. Click here. What is your favorite comment so far? I really like, “Everyone tells you that you look skinny, but you still feel fat because your W/Kg isn’t high enough” by Michael H.

EVENTS

April 11th! Click here for details. 

GROUP RIDES

SATURDAY

Fayetteville
OCA Road Ride. Wheels Hot @ 8:00 from the parking lot adjacent to MopedU. It’s time for the Flughafen (Airport) Loop. 3 hours of saddle love, about 58 miles. Pace spirited. One pit stop and one or two regroups.

Ozark Roadies Ride. Beginning at 9 am from the Owl Creek School in Fayetteville. The sort of figure 8 route has no rated climbs. The ride will be staged in two groups – Ozark Velo is a drop ride led by Dean LaGrone averaging 15-18 mph, and will be closely followed by the Ozark Roadies led by Dick Nelson as a no-drop group at a slightly more social pace. You may float freely between the groups, but if with Velo, you need to know the route since you could be dropped (or you could just wait on the Roadies to catch up). You are responsible for whatever happens. Click here for details.

Bentonville
BMC Road Ride. Leaves @ 9am 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.