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First Timer Race Reports: U.S. Pro Cup in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Just send it! It is one of the best experiences I’ve had on a bike. I think we underestimate what our bodies can do based on what we look like or how we think we will be perceived by others. You may surprise yourself and become someone else’s motivation to get out...
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OZ Trails Runner Profile – Derek Lee
Probably my first introduction to trail running was in high school training on Markham Trails, and some out at Lake Fayetteville. Went through most of college and grad school just running roads and moved back to Fayetteville and my wife and I signed up for the Inaugural Kessler trail run. Started dabbling in it here and there, and found myself gravitating more towards trail over the years.
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The Best Trail for Your First Mountain Bike Ride in Northwest Arkansas
Catherine’s Crossing is a one-mile singletrack loop located behind Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas. It was designed for beginner mountain bikers, kids on balance bikes, and folks looking for a walk in nature. At the trailhead, there is a short pump track made of crushed gravel that riders can use to build confidence and basic bike handling skills. As well, there is plenty of greenspace, restrooms, hammock stands, and a pavilion, and it is accessible via the Razorback Greenway. It’s a great spot for families to spend an afternoon!
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Patios, Parks, and Play: The Best Places to Take Kids in Bentonville, Arkansas
In Bentonville, Arkansas, we value families who vacation in the Mountain Biking Capital of the World™. Planning a trip with little ones can be a daunting task. Where do we eat? Where can they play? What is there to do besides rides bikes? To take some of the load off your shoulders, we compiled a list of the best places to take kids in Bentonville, Arkansas!
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OZ Trails US Pro Cup presented by Experience Fayetteville April 9-11, April 16-18
OZ Trails announced as a stop on the trail to Tokyo – Mountain Bike Olympic qualifiers come to Centennial Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas on April 9-11 and April 16-18. Fayetteville will be home to Olympic mountain bike qualifying for back-to-back race weekends this spring with the inaugural OZ Trails US Pro Cup, presented by Experience Fayetteville. Over two weekends of off-road racing at Centennial Park at Millsap Mountain, professional men and women cross country mountain bikers will compete for critical points and a spot in the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Mercy Heritage Trail System’s White Circle Trail
Nestled into a little corner of OZ is a brilliant little gem. On the East side of the Rogers Mercy Hospital campus, you’ll find a little trail system that is perfect for a family ride session. This pocket park has Northwest Arkansas’ first White Circle...
OZ MTB Patrol: Who They Are and What They Do
Kelly Williams is a familiar face around OZ Trails as he’s been riding in the area since 2005 (some will remember the days when Devils Den State Park had the best trails in the region). Williams is also the leader of the OZ MTB Patrol in Northwest Arkansas. If...
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Bentonville, Arkansas Leaders Stake Claim as Mountain Biking Capital of the World
Bentonville leaders stake a claim as Mountain Biking Capital of the World. “It’s true that Bentonville has become the new Mountain Biking Capital for the World,” says Mayor Stephanie Orman. “Over the past decade, our community has built a reputation among mountain...
Little Sugar Phase 2 Now Open!
After five years of planning and construction, the Northwest Arkansas Trailblazers have opened the second phase of the Little Sugar trail system to mountain bikers, hikers, and trail runners. The 25-mile Tunnel Vision loop combined with 14-miles of trail that opened in December adds up to nearly 40 miles of soft-surface riding on the west side of Bella Vista with more to come by the end of the year!