Mark your calendar and gather your gear, because there’s always another ride or race to participate in The Natural State. We’ve listed and organized all of the cycling events throughout Arkansas and no matter your level of experience, you’re sure to find a ride that fits your skills and preferences.

GREEN = Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Orange = Intermediate, Advanced

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Upcoming Events

Battle for Townsend’s Ridge

June 15
$25-$40
Rogers (Mountain)

Cross-country mountain bike race at Hobbs State Park. Part of the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series. Kids race free. Click the link for more information.

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NWA Spring Classic Road Race

June 15 | $35-$60
Prairie Grove (Road)

USA Cycling-sanctioned, one-day road race with proceeds benefiting Pedal It Forward NWA. Juniors 11-14 will race a 13-mile course. All other categories will race a 24-mile course. Click the link for more information.

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Fayetteville Enduro

Aug. 30-31
$30-$125
Fayetteville (Mountain)

First race of the Arkansas Enduro Series. Up to eight stages of enduro racing at Fayetteville’s Kessler Mountain Regional Park. Pre-ride is available Saturday with racing on Sunday.

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June

The Skirmish
May 29 – June 1 | $60-$120
Jonesboro (Gravel)
The inaugural edition of a gravel race starting and finishing in downtown Jonesboro. Routes of 24-100 miles are available as well as a family-friendly slow roll. Shakeout rides will be offered Thursday and Friday as well as an expo, live music and more.
Visit skirmishjonesboro.com for more information.

Arkansas Graveler
June 3-8 | $250-$990
Mena (Gravel)
A super-supported gravel tour of some of Arkansas’s most beautiful gravel roads. This year’s event will tackle the Ouachitas with stops in Mena, Glenwood, Hot Springs, Morrilton and Heber Springs. Included for riders is: luggage transport daily, six breakfasts, three community dinners, daily post-ride beer and nonalcoholic beverages, mechanical support, medical support, SAG vehicles, aid stations, nightly entertainment and recreation opportunities, and more.
Visit arkansasgraveler.com to learn more.

Bentonville Women’s Gravel Camp
June 6-9 | $1,800-$2,200
Bentonville (Gravel)
Hosted by off-road pros Crystal Anthony and Paige Onweller. Topics covered will include nutrition, recovery, race tactics, bike setup and equipment education. On-the-bike lessons will include cornering, pacelining, fueling, descending and underbiking.
Register at bikereg.com.

Major Taylor 111 at the Port
June 7 | $45
Little Rock (Road)
Road ride created in partnership of the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Little Rock and Recycle Bikes for Kids. Distance options of 24, 52, 62 and 111 miles. Rides start and end at the Little Rock Port Authority. The long route will run through Wrightsville, Redfield, Pine Bluff, England, Keo and Scott. The ride will benefit underserved communities.
Visit bikereg.com to register.

Old Post Challenge
June 8 | TBA
Russellville (Mountain)
Cross country mountain bike race at Old Post Park. Part of the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series.
Visit ambcs.com for more information.

Hazel Valley Rally
June 14 | $60
Fayetteville (Gravel)
Long-running gravel event starting and finishing from the Hazel Valley Ranch with unmarked route options of 45 and 64 miles of Ozark National Forest roads. Camping is available at the ranch April 4-5.
Visit ruleofthree.bike for more information.

NW Arkansas Bike Camping Trip with All Bodies on Bikes and All Bikes Welcome
June 14-15 | $10
Fayetteville (Gravel)
Join All Bodies on Bike and All Bikes Welcome for an overnight camping trip. The round trip will be 50.2 miles on a mix of rural paved roads, gravel and forest service roads.
Register at bikereg.com.

Battle for Townsend’s Ridge
June 15 | TBA
Rogers (Mountain)
Cross country mountain bike race at Hobbs State Park. Part of the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series.
Visit ambcs.com for more information.

NWA Spring Classic Road Race
June 15 | $35-$60
Prairie Grove (Road)
USA Cycling-sanctioned, one-day road race with proceeds benefiting Pedal It Forward NWA. Juniors 11-14 will race a 13-mile course. All other categories will race a 24-mile course, with Juniors 15-18, Novice Men and Women, Masters Women and Category 4 Women doing one lap; Masters Men, Category 4 Men and Category 1/2/3 Women doing two laps and Category 1/2/3 Men doing three laps.
Visit nwaspringclassic.com for more information.

Natural State Criterium Series
June 18 | TBA
Springdale (Road)
One of the richest weeknight criterium race series in the country in downtown Springdale.
Registration is open at bikereg.com.

OZ Kids Crit Championship Series
June 21 | $15
Fayetteville (Road)
One of five kids races in a series throughout Northwest Arkansas. Each race is scored; scores accumulate throughout the series with an overall podium celebrated at the final race in October.
To qualify for the overall series championship podium, racers must have a minimum of three finishes, one of which must be crossing the finish line at the series finale in Bentonville.
Visit ozkids.org for more information.

Team Arkansas to Cure T1D Poker Ride
June 21 | $40
Little Rock (Road)
Poker ride along the Arkansas River Trail. There will be five checkpoints along the route for riders to collect playing cards. The best poker hand wins. Prizes include a sailing excursion, a Hot Springs getaway and custom bike kits.
Register at bikereg.com.

River Valley Rumble
June 22 | TBA
Fort Smith (Mountain)
Cross-country mountain bike race at Ben Geren State Park. Part of the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series.
Visit ambcs.com for more information.

The True Grit Ride
June 28 | $35-$55
Fort Smith (Road)
An annual charity ride raising money to provide meals for at-risk children. Ride features road route options of 30, 40 and 62 miles.
More information available at truegritride.com.

July

Arkansas State Road Championships
July 11-13 | $15-$50
Conway (Road)
A weekend of road racing for State Championship jerseys. The state time trial championship will take place Friday with distances of 10, 20 and 30 kilometers based on age and experience level. The road race is Saturday, with race distances of 19, 38, 57 and 76 miles. And the state criterium championship will be Sunday with race times of 20, 25, 40 and 60 minutes.
Register at bikereg.com.

Wampoo Roadeo
July 19 | $25
Keo (Road)
Long-running charity ride raising money for infrastructure improvements along the Arkansas River Trail and Recycle Bikes for Kids. Five flat, fast-course options are available ranging from 20-75 miles.
Register at bikereg.com/wampoo-roadeo.

Ozark Enduro Lite
July 27 | $10-$50
Fayetteville (Mountain)
Beginner-friendly enduro race series. Race will consist of 4-6 timed segments. All rider abilities are welcome, but the goal of the series is to introduce enduro racing to riders.
Register at bikereg.com.

August

OZ Kids Crit Championship Series
Aug. 9 | $15
Gravette (Road)
One of five kids races in a series throughout Northwest Arkansas. Each race is scored; scores accumulate throughout the series with an overall podium celebrated at the final race in October.To qualify for the overall series championship podium, racers must have a minimum of three finishes, one of which must be crossing the finish line at the series finale in Bentonville.
Visit ozkids.org for more information.

Ozark Enduro Lite
Aug. 10 | $10-$50
Bentonville (Mountain)
Beginner-friendly enduro race series. Race will consist of 4-6 timed segments. All rider abilities are welcome, but the goal of the series is to introduce enduro racing to riders.
Register at bikereg.com.

NICA Race Clinic and Time Trial
Aug. 23-24
Mountain Home (Mountain)
The Arkansas NICA season kicks off with a race clinic Saturday and then the annual time trial Sunday to determine call-up positions for first races of the season.
Visit arkansasmtb.org for more information.

Fayetteville Enduro
Aug. 30-31 | $30-$125
Fayetteville (Mountain)
First race of the Arkansas Enduro Series. Up to eight stages of enduro racing at Fayetteville’s Kessler Mountain Regional Park. Pre-ride is available Saturday with racing on Sunday.
Visit arkansasenduroseries.com for more information.

September

Newton County Brutality
Sept. 12-14 | $95-$150
Jasper (Gravel)
A three-day gravel stage race in and around Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. Stages will include a 3-4 mile-time trial, a traditional 40- or 65-mile gravel race and a scavenger hunt-style race. Raffle prizes, live music, day passes for the ranch, beer and food are included.
Visit ruleofthree.bike for more info.

Northwest Arkansas MTB Championship
Sept. 13 | TBA
West Fork (Mountain)
Cross-country mountain bike race at Devil’s Den State Park. Part of the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series.
Visit ambcs.com for more information.

Kessler Mountain Jam
Sept. 14 | $20-$40
Fayetteville (Mountain)
Cross-country mountain bike race at Kessler Park. Part of the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series.
Register at bikereg.com/kessler-mtn-jam.

Master Bike Builders Show
Sept. 19-21 | Free
Bentonville (Mountain/Gravel/Road)
Custom bicycle builders display their unique and creative builds at this grassroots show. Bikes on display will include gravel, mountain bike, road, BMX, cargo and more. The show takes place at 217 NE B Street., across from Blake St. and behind Wright’s BBQ.

Big Dam Bridge 100
Sept. 27 | TBA
Little Rock. (Road)
An annual cycling tour with several routes ranging between 15 and 105 miles, with beautiful mountain and river scenery, as well as a few challenging hills on the longer routes. The event provides participants with well-marked courses, fun aid stations with foods and liquids, great volunteer support and post-ride food and drinks along with a unique finish-line experience.
Visit thebigdambridge100.com for more information.

Hillfolk Hootenanny
Sept. 27-28 | $45-$130
Chester (Gravel)
The Hillfolk Hootenanny is a two-day festival packed with rides, runs, food, music, creek swims and community. There will be a 15-mile shakeout gravel ride Saturday followed by a 25-, 40- or 60-mile ride Sunday.
Visit dirtmovement.cc for more information.

October

Conway Biketoberfest
October | ALL MONTH LONG
Conway (Mountain/Gravel/Road)
A month-long celebration promoting local cycling amenities and routes in four different riding formats: road, mountain, gravel and community.
More information can be found at conwaybiketoberfest.org.

Arkansas High Country Race
Oct. 4 | TBA
Russellville (Mountain/Gravel)
An ultra-endurance, self-supported adventure race through the Ouachita and Ozark national forests. The main route is 1,000-plus miles and nearly 80,000 feet of elevation gain. Also on offer are the 430-mile central loop and the rugged 253-mile Ozark Odyssey route that explores some super-remote terrain. Registration opens July 4.
More information at arkansashighcountry.com.

Conway Fall Classic
Oct. 11 | $35-$45
Conway (Road)
An annual bike tour, this year the ride will coincide with Conway’s Biketoberfest. There will be 23-, 40- and 62-mile routes. Proceeds benefit Conway Advocates for Bicycling and Boys & Girls Club of Faulkner County.
More information is available at cycleconway.com.

Little Sugar MTB
Oct. 12 | TBA
Bentonville (Mountain)
A marathon mountain bike race that starts at Coler MTB Preserve and finishes in downtown Bentonville with distances of 20, 50 and 100 kilometers. This year’s race will be a part of the Life Time Grand Prix. Registration opens March 3.
Visit bigsugarclassic.com for more information.

Big Sugar Gravel
Oct. 19 | TBA
Bentonville (Gravel)
Gravel race that serves as the finale of the year-long Life Time Grand Prix. Distance options of 25, 50 and 100 miles through the gravel roads of Benton County and Southwest Missouri. Registration opens March 3.
Visit bigsugarclassic.com for more information.

Chinkapin Hollow Gravel Grinder
Oct. 25 | TBA
Fayetteville (Gravel)
A gravel race with four distance options (24,40, 60 and 110 mile) that head west from Lake Wedington Park in Fayetteville.
Visit chinkapinhollowgravelgrinder.com for more details.

November

Güdrun MTB Festival
Nov. 7-9 | TBA
Hot Springs (Mountain)
The sixth edition of the annual mountain bike festival at the Northwoods features a slow roll, jump jam, dual slalom racing, enduro racing, the Atilla the Hun cross country race and more.
Visit northwoodstrails.org for more information.