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🥇 U.S. National Mountain Bike Team Training for Olympic gold in Bentonvill FOR OLYMPIC GOLD IN BENTONVILLE
Photo courtesy of USA Cycling Goal is to Win Gold in 2028 and Beyond Today, USA Cycling announced that Bentonville, Arkansas, will become the official “Home of the U.S. National Mountain Bike Team,” as young athletes set their sights on Olympic gold leading into 2028....
8 Group Ride Etiquette Tips
Guest blog post by: Women of OZ NWA Riding with a group can be loads of fun. Make sure you’re prepared for group rides with these tips from our friends, Women of OZ! WHAT TO DO Announce oncoming traffic: When you spot oncoming traffic, loudly say, “rider...
Guide For Your Fall Visit to OZ
Autumn is a special time to visit the land of OZ. Autumn’s cooler temperatures and magnificent colors present a wonderful opportunity to find a destination that truly offers something for everyone. Leaves are changing, the air is cool and crisp, and there’s a buzzing...
Everyone is Racing to the Bentonville Public Library for the Fat Tire Crit and Fall Fest
Photo by: Kate Austin Photography Written by: Jess Pendergrass, Bentonville Public Library The Walmart OZ Kids™ Fat Tire Criterium and Fall Fest will take over Bentonville Public Library’s (BPL) backyard on October 22 from 2-6 p.m. Ozark Outdoor Foundation in...
Trail Etiquette for Bicyclists and Hikers
With a busy fall riding season coming up, now is a great time to brush up on trail safety and etiquette. Equipment Having correct equipment is always a good first step to set yourself up for success on the trail or even the Razorback Greenway. Make sure to...
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Fall 2022 Cycling Events in Northwest Arkansas
Photo courtesy of: Life Time Big Sugar Gravel Autumn in Northwest Arkansas is not a sight to be missed, and a slew of cycling events present the perfect reasons to visit this fall. There are events for all ages, skills levels, and various cycling disciplines. See you...
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Enduro racing: what is it, and should you try it?
Written by the Runway Bike Culture Team Racing formats have complimented the growth of the mountain bike industry since the conception of the early klunkers. Quickly evolving from elbow bumping, the king of the mountain format morphed into any form of organized...
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Wet Weather Routes and Trail Conditions Resources
Photo by Carl Zoch While the weather in Northwest Arkansas is pleasant nearly year-round, we do get the occasional bout of rain and storms. Here are some wet weather routes and trail condition resources for when you plan your route to go riding or hiking. A good rule...
Managing Heat on the Trails This Summer
Can someone turn the A/C on? It’s heating up in Arkansas for the summer, and OZ Trails would like to remind you to take care of yourself before, during, and after your rides or trail runs.