Author: Kai Caddy

Former World Champ

Kate Courtney, the 2018 UCI Elite Women’s cross country world champion, partnered with Allied Cycle Works, debuting their updated BC40 bike. Michaela Thompson also joins Allied’s roster after a strong performance in the Life Time Grand Prix.

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Catch A Ride In Conway

Russellville is evolving into a cycling hub, supported by local advocates, businesses, and government. Its scenic trails and races attract riders, while cycling provides the author with adventure, clarity, and connection. The community continues striving for trail town status.

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Bike Park With Chairlift

OZ Trails plans to build Northwest Arkansas’s first chairlift-served downhill mountain bike park in Bella Vista, featuring over 20 miles of trails, a high-speed lift, dining, rental facilities, and strong connections to existing trail networks.

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Sugar High

The Gravel Rave in Bentonville capped off the Life Time Grand Prix cycling series, celebrating elite and amateur riders alike. With expanded races, prize money, and international riders, the sport’s U.S. growth shows no signs of slowing.

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The Skirmish Gravel Festival

The Skirmish Gravel Festival will take place in Jonesboro from May 29 to June 1, featuring shakeout rides, an expo, live music, and various cycling distances, celebrating the area’s unique terrain and history.

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