RIDE ON The fall weather has been fantastic and that means plenty of riding and plenty of work getting done on the trails. In this issue we highlight: 🟣 Progress at the OZ Trails Bike Park 🟣 Upcoming events 🟣 Trail updates 🟣 New OZ Trails…
Minority Mountain Bikers Bentonville Bike Week returns May 10-14, 2023 for their third consecutive year to Bentonville, Arkansas! Minority Mountain Bikers is an organization dedicated to increasing and highlighting the diversity in mountain biking. Founder Harry Hill…
Racing returns to Fayetteville, Arkansas April 12-16, 2023 for the US Pro Cup presented by Walmart! What’s unique about this event? You’ll see world-famous professionals, amateurs, youth, and up-and-coming racers on the USA Cycling Development Team….
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…
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. …
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…
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….
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…
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.
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…