Bike Arkansas

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Ah, winter in Arkansas — it could be below freezing and snowing, or it could be 85 and sunny. One certainty: It probably won’t be consistently cold enough to keep you from heading outdoors to ride your bike for the next couple of months.

Check out a collection of winter riding essentials in our Gear Guide. We asked several cyclists across the state what their favorites are to come up with the list. And if the weather’s just too bad to venture out, we’ve got a pretty sweet indoor option from Zwift highlighted.

Also in this issue, Kenz Wilson provides some tips for riders looking to dip their toes into the world of electric bikes. A booming segment of the market, you can find everything from aggressive e-mountain bikes to e-cargo bikes (some built right here in Arkansas).

We’ve also got a comprehensive recap of the first Ride Your Damn Bike Festival, which took place in Fayetteville this fall. As grassroots as a grassroots event can get, the festival featured off-road rides for everyone from gravel-curious roadies, to beginning adventurers, to seasoned ultra-endurance racers. The weather nearly spoiled the weekend, but it turned out to be a perfect supplement to a weekend of adventure.

And that’s a perfect reminder for the months ahead. Don’t let the weather get you down. There’s too much great winter clothing and fun indoor technology these days to not get to enjoy some time on the bike this winter. Plus, since we’re in Arkansas, we can take full advantage of those random warm days. You know they’ll come.

Enjoy the ride.