Category: Bike Arkansas
Fighting Friction
Fayetteville-based Triboflux has launched a hydrophobic wax-emulsion chain lubricant promising 300-plus miles of smooth, efficient performance in the harshest conditions — developed by a research lab already making products for the Department of Defense.
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Connecting A Community
Searcy is transforming into a cycling destination with the Little Red Greenway, 19-plus miles of soft-surface trails, two bike parks, and a NICA-ready trail system — fueled by voter bonds, federal grants, and Northwest Arkansas inspiration.
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Time to Explore
From an ultralight 14.5-ounce tent to a solar-powered bike computer with Google Maps, these reader-favorite bikepacking essentials cover shelter, storage, navigation, hydration, and comfort for your next fall wilderness adventure by bike.
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She’s Got The Mojo
After 20 years as a stay-at-home mom, a Minnesota native took a leap and bought Bentonville’s Mojo Cycling, building a welcoming, community-focused family bike shop while beating last year’s numbers just six months in.
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Lots To Love
A cyclist reflects on nearly 18 years of riding in Little Rock, tracing the growth of the River Trail, gravel routes, community rides, and destinations that make Central Arkansas an exceptional place to explore by bike.
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USA Cycling Announces World Championships Team
USA Cycling has named its team for the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Val di Sole, Italy, August 26–30, fielding 49 athletes across cross-country and downhill disciplines following a strong World Cup season.
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Southlake Trails Officially Open in October
The Southlake Trail System west of Pinnacle Mountain State Park opens officially in October, connecting Monument Trails, Rattlesnake Ridge, and Blue Mountain Trails into more than 50 miles of continuous singletrack.
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Grit Fest Set For Oct. 2-4
All Bikes Welcome hosts Grit Fest October 2–4 at Lake Leatherwood in Eureka Springs, offering group rides, clinics, bikepacking talks, arts, food, and community in a welcoming, inclusive outdoor festival for all cyclists.
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NICA Season Kicks Off
Arkansas’s 11th NICA season begins August 22–23 in Conway with a race clinic and time trials, leading into a full fall schedule of middle and high school mountain bike racing across the state.
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Wimberley Wins Three National Titles
Sixteen-year-old Greyson Wimberley of Gravette swept all three disciplines at USA Cycling’s Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships in Roanoke, Virginia, earning national titles in marathon, short track, and cross country for the Men’s 15-16 category.
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Bike Arkansas Fall 2026
This fall cycling issue covers Arkansas’s best bikepacking season, featuring a bikepacker gear guide, Big Dam Bridge riding tips, Fayetteville’s Triboflux wax lubricant innovation, Bentonville’s Mojo Cycling under new ownership, and Searcy’s emerging greenway trail infrastructure.
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Trackstand Cyclery
Trackstand Cyclery and Tavern opened in Bentonville, combining a full-service bike shop with a tavern. Brent Van Eps brings nearly 40 years of mechanic experience, while the shop offers Canfield bikes, vintage rebuilds, sandwiches, charcuterie and drinks for post-ride hangs.
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