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Coler’s Annual Endurance MTB Race returns on May 6, 2023

Written by: Lucie Patton, Peel Compton Foundation Noon2Moon, Coler Mountain Bike Preserve’s second annual endurance race, returns to Bentonville on Saturday, May 6, with the 12-hour race beginning at 8 a.m. and the 6-hour race at 12 p.m. Here’s what you can expect: ...

2023 Bentonville Bike Fest presented by Mobil 1

UPDATE: For this year’s event, please reserve your free ticket for general admission HERE to be scanned at the entrance Bentonville Bike Fest presented by Mobil 1 is just two months months away! Buckle your helmets and put on your protective pads because...

OZ Cycling Tours | Northwest Arkansas

If you’re coming to Northwest Arkansas to ride bikes, having a tour guide is an invaluable way to maximize your time. Navigating the hundreds of miles of off-road trails can be daunting, but your tour guide will make sure your trip goes off without a...

OZ Trails Town Series Presented by Bike School Bentonville Returns for Fourth Season

This spring, the OZ Trails Town Series presented by Bike School Bentonville returns for its fourth season! This five-week short track mountain bike race series is family-friendly and provides racing opportunities for people of all skill levels. ...

Life Time Big Sugar Classic Coming to Bentonville and Bella Vista, Arkansas This Fall

Fill up your Camelbaks, prepare your flat kits, and clip into your pedals. The Big Sugar Classic is coming to Bentonville and Bella Vista, Arkansas this October! Welcome to Big Sugar Classic, a cycling celebration that wraps up the end of the off-road North American...

Bike School Bentonville – Bentonville, Arkansas

School is in session – Bike School, that is! OZ Trails recently welcomed Bike School Bentonville to join Visit Bentonville’s “A New American Town Podcast” sponsored by OZ Trails to get the scoop on their 2023 programming. Whether you’re...

Hand Cut Hollow – Bentonville, Arkansas

Hatchet sculpture by artist Jamie Vaide. This piece has a 15-foot log handle and weighs 1,300 pounds. The blade is steel and mounted to a concrete base. Technical hand-built trails await you at Hand Cut Hollow in Northeast Bentonville. The Traverse Loop surrounds the...

Best Places to Eat After A Trail Ride/Hike

We asked our social media followers their favorite places to eat at after a trail ride or hike in Northwest Arkansas. Have you tried all these recommendations? @brooke_bill, @jwarchol, @lancecalebmiller, @j_rients: The Meteor @christine_marette: Bentonville...

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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...