Bike Arkansas

IN THIS ISSUE

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BRAKING NEWS

Blunk, Blevins win big in Fayetteville; Benton plans a park; Fastest Doom time set; Walmart launches a mountain bike brand and USA Cycling sets up shop in Bentonville.

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BIKE CHECK

Four-time national champion mountain bike racer Cayden Parker shows off his Trek Supercaliber.

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ADVENTURE IN NEWTON COUNTY

Johnny Purvis’ constant supporter comes up big for his team on a particularly epic training ride in Jasper.

By Bryce Ward

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OFF THE BEATEN PATH

Arkansas’s 69,000 miles of gravel roads await adventuring cyclists.

By Brannon Pack

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EVERYONE BELONGS

Marley Blonsky wants cycling to be a welcoming world for all bodies.

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Lindsay Southwick

EVERY ISSUE

32 EVENTS

38 SHOPS

ON THE COVER

Cayden Parker jumps into his first season in the elite under-23 ranks.

Photo by Kai Caddy

BROOKE WALLACE Publisher brookewallace@arktimes.com

KAI CADDY Editor kaicaddy@gmail.com

MANDY KEENER Creative Director mandy@arktimes.com

MIKE SPAIN Art Director

LESA THOMAS Senior Account Executive

LUIS GARCIAROSSI SOMMER THROGMORTON Account Executives

WELDON WILSON Production Manager/Controller

ROLAND R. GLADDEN Advertising Traffic Manager

SARAH HOLDERFIELD Graphic Design/Social Media

ROBERT CURFMAN IT Director

CHARLOTTE KEY Accounting

JACKSON GLADDEN Circulation Director

ALAN LEVERITT President alan@arktimes.com

LINDSAY SOUTHWICK is a freelance writer who loves anything that gets her outside, and is even known to occasionally summit tall peaks. She lives in Bentonville with her husband and four children who graciously supply her with legions of content to write about.

BRYCE WARD is a copywriter and competitive road cyclist based

An unforgettable getaway experience in a one-of-a-kind nature immersion resort in the trees

BRANNON PACK is the director of cycling tourism for Experience

Fayetteville. When he’s not bikepacking across the state, he works with rights holders of cycling events and members of the community to elevate cycling experiences in Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas.

Adjacent to Northwoods and Cedar Glades mountain bike trails. Spend a day on the trails, then come back and enjoy an in-room massage or soak in the hot tub. E-bike rentals available

in Fayetteville.

BLUNK, BLEVINS SCORE BIG WINS IN FAYETTEVILLE

U.S. national champion Savilia Blunk narrowly took victory in a storm-shortened elite women’s race at the U.S. Pro Cup in Fayetteville in midApril, edging out Gwendolyn Gibson and Kate Courtney in a three-up sprint at the finish.

With storms brewing just east of Fayetteville, organizers decided to end the UCI HC race two laps short. Because the decision was made during a lap, riders only learned of the decision by their support crews screaming at them through the feed/tech zones.

back and I thought I had it, so I posted up, but they both threw their bikes. I won’t do that again. Like that was way too close. But I think I was just lucky this time.”

Blunk’s victory on April 15 was her first win on home soil since winning the national championship last year.

Courtney took dominant victories on April 12 cross country race and April 14 short track race. The former world champion powered away to a solo finish in the cross country, 1:57 ahead of Blunk. Jenn Jackson finished third.

The Californian led nearly wire-towire April 14. Her gap was just four seconds at the line as Blunk and Gibson were charging hard. Blunk outsprinted Gibson for second place.

After the storm passed on Saturday, April 15, the elite men were faced with cooler and windy conditions. Christopher Blevins fought off Carter Woods to take the victory. Riley Amos came in third.

the group. The other three were able to ride away to the finish, where Blevins made the decisive charge just before the course’s final feature, Fayetteville stonehenge. Holmgren finished eighth.

Blevins also notched the victory in the April 12 cross country race, besting Amos in a sprint at the finish. Woods finished third, 12 seconds off the two leaders.

“This is a really fast course,” Blevins said. “These trails are definitely world caliber and

Blunk, Gibson and Courtney had pulled away from the field early.

“We all kind of adapted quickly when we figured out it was the last lap,” Blunk said. “I kind of was hanging on and then made a counter attack with, like, maybe 500 meters to go and just kind of hung on for dear life.”

Blunk’s last look back on the finish straight made her think the win would come a bit easier than it did.

“I was leading into the sprint and I’ve sprinted this finish a few times,” the Durango, Colorado, resident said. “I kind of took a look

“We got another good dose of Arkansas weather this year,” Blevins said.”The wind was blowing in every direction. But, we had great conditions, kind of similar to last year at this time.

“It was a battle front with a group of four of us and came down to a sprint, again, which I’ve had three or four runs like that throughout the years here and was able to pull it off again.”

Blevins, Woods, Amos and Gunnar Holmgren gapped the field a couple laps into the race. Holmgren was doing all the work in the group while the others were content to sit on.

With two laps to go, Blevins moved to the front. It was disaster for Holmgren later on the lap when he flatted, dropping out of

BENTON UNVEILS PLANS FOR BIKE PARK

The Benton Parks and Recreation department has finalized a concept plan for a mountain bike park in the city.

“This park will provide a unique experience for beginner and advanced riders,” Parks Director Stephanie Jones said. “We have been working with some of the best leaders in the industry and are proud to showcase the work.”

The city has worked with the Arkansas Parks & Recreation Foundation, Progressive Trail Design and McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. on the project.

There will be roughly 1.3 miles of multiuse natural surface

worthy of a high level race like we have here. It’s a lot of fun. It’s very, I’d say American, you know, high speed, really demanding. It’s a good time.”

In the April 14 short track action, Amos took the victory, holding off Woods. Adair Prieto finished third. Blevins chose to sit out the short track race because of a head cold.

“It was a great weekend, as always, the crew putting the races on did a great job,” Blevins said. “And I think we’re starting to get used to this place and always enjoy coming out and having these races.”

trail and 1.2 miles of bike park trail within the design that will eventually connect to Benton’s existing park system, including Ralph Bunche Park, the future Southwest Trail, and paved greenway trails.

“Arkansas has some of the best trails in the nation and we are excited to expand upon that growth here in Benton,” Jones said.

The park will also be home to Benton Public Schools’ National Interscholastic Cycling Association team. Construction is scheduled to begin later this year.

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SAVILIA BLUNK for the win.

CHRISTOPHER BLEVINS takes first.

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KERKOVE SLAYS DOOM, SETS COURSE RECORD

Jeff Kerkove of Buena Vista, Colorado, claimed victory at this year’s Doom, a 390-mile endurance bikepacking race through some of the toughest terrain the Ozarks have to offer. In the process, he set the course’s fastest time at 42 hours, 23 minutes.

“I was fortunate to roll back to Oark at 1:30 a.m. with the win and course record — but holy hell the Doom route does everything it can to shatter your mind and body into a thousand little pieces,” Kerkove said. “The climbing is violent and unrelenting. You’re either going up or going down. There’s not an inch of flat terrain on the full route. You will hike-a-bike up some of the climbs because they are so steep. I think I pushed my bike up nearly a dozen climbs because my legs were either so fried or I couldn’t keep rear wheel traction.”

Maggie Livelsberger of Erie, Pennsylvania, won the women’s category at three days, four hours and three minutes. She is the first woman to have completed the course on a single speed.

Lindsay Shepard said once wasn’t enough — she completed a yo-yo of the course, which is to do the course in one direction and turn around and finish it going the other direction. She completed the nearly 800 miles in seven days, 13 hours, 29 minutes.

WALMART LAUNCHES PRIVATE LABEL MOUNTAIN BIKE BRAND

Bentonville’s world-class mountain bike trails have inspired Walmart’s first private label mountain bike brand, Ozark Trail.

Walmart is targeting the bikes at entry-level mountain bikers with prices ranging from $198-$398, but with better frames and components than what are typically found on a department store bike.

The variable-size frames will be aluminum with wheel size options of 24, 27.5 and 29 inches. The bikes will feature one-by groupsets from Shimano and Microshift with mechanical disc brakes and internal cable routing. The lone fork option is a Suntour SR fork with 100-millimeter travel.

“We have developed a bike for the weekend warrior that is ready to hit the trails,” said Maddy Johnson, associate merchant for adult bikes at Walmart U.S. “Many of the bikes in this sport come with a high price point. We wanted to offer our customers a more affordable option while maintaining the quality and versatility that the sport requires, and I think we’ve done that with the Ozark Trail bike.”

In 2019, Walmart launched the premier bike brand Viathon, which offers road, gravel and mountain bikes much more typical of a bike-shop quality bike. Prices for complete Viathon bikes range $2,198-$6,998 and are only available through Walmart.com.

USA CYCLING HOLDS GRAND OPENING EVENT

USA Cycling hosted the community to celebrate its new satellite office and officially launch Bentonville as the new home of the U.S. Mountain Bike National Team in April.

“[The] opening exceeded all expectations,” Brendan Quirk, CEO of USA Cycling said. “At USA Cycling we are excited to be part of the growth of Bentonville into the epicenter of American mountain biking. The warmth and welcome we feel from the community is every bit as impressive as the world-class trail network. Bentonville will play an increasingly critical role for the athletes of Team USA as we work towards our medal goals at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.”

The Bentonville satellite office will further accelerate the growth of elite American mountain bike athletes and will provide workspace for the mountain bike coaching and support staff.

Community members joined together for a time trial, hosted by Bike School Bentonville, where riders raced to the top of the Ledger Bentonville building, the world’s first bikeable building. Ledger Bentonville features six stories of bikeable ramps that take riders from the ground floor to the roof. Anyone can bike or walk the approximately 0.75-mile ramp from the first floor to the roof during business hours.

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CAYDEN PARKER

HOMETOWN: Hot Springs

OCCUPATION: Rider for U23 Bear National Team, four-time national champion

THE BIKE: This is my 2023 race bike, a Trek Supercaliber 9.9, size mediumlarge. It comes in this fancy crimson color, I really like it.

THE DRIVETRAIN: It’s the fully wireless SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS electronic drivetrain.

THE WHEELS: It’s got Bontrager XXX wheels, complete with custom Team USA name sticker on the front valve stem.

THE GRIPS: They’re custom ESI Bear National Team pink grips for a little flair.

THE DROPPER POST: It’s a Fox Transfer SL dropper. It’s super super light. There’s pretty much no reason not to run a dropper post any more. It weighs hardly any more than a regular seatpost anyway and you get way more confidence with it. So I run that thing at every single race I go to.

THE POWER METER: I’ve got the SRAM Quarq power meter. That way I can track all my data, all my rides. Even if I’m just going out to the coffee shop. I know exactly what I’m doing and can get data from that. Geeking about the data is more my coach’s job. So I let him do that. But it’s there whenever he needs it. And he’s happy about that, for sure.

Parker, 18, is in his first season as an elite under-23 racer. He finished second at the U.S. Pro Cup cross country race in Vail Lake, California, in early April and followed that up with a fourth and 10th place finish at the US Pro Cup cross country races in Fayetteville later in the month. He sat down with us during a recent training block back home in Hot Springs while prepping for the UCI World Cup races this summer in Europe.

JASPER’S OWN: Johnny Purvis races for the Indiana-based First Internet Bank squad.

A Newton County Epic

An unforgettable day out for Johnny Purvis and his team.

By Bryce Ward

It’s a cool, cloudy Sunday early in March, the final day of a four-day training camp for a domestic elite cycling team based out of Indiana. Over the past three days, the eight-man crew explored the hilly roads along and around Fayetteville. An easy spin on day one, 84 miles on day two (briefly interrupted by a torpedoing dog with devastating effect), and 70 miles on day three.

Today, the group packs their cramped team van and prepares to head east toward Newton County, home to one of the most demanding terrains in all of Arkansas and well beyond it.

The quiet roads, mountainous grades, eye-watering descents and awe-inspiring views of this isolated region have made it a popular destination among

cyclists. But a few decades ago, there was only one person riding there, a young kid from Parthenon by the name of Johnny Purvis.

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Aboard a junior-sized mountain bike that his older brother gifted him, Johnny, around 11 years old, explores the steep dirt roads leading to and from his home.

No nutrition. No bike computer. No cell phone. Just a kid, his bicycle, and a recurring reminder from his father, Gary, to return home before nightfall behind the tree-covered mountains.

After a few years, Gary begins driving his son to

THE FLOW: Purvis joined the domestic elite ranks on the U.S. cycling circuit in 2020.

faraway cities so he can ride with and race against others. The regular trips to Fayetteville and Fort Smith are long, around two hours each way. Most nights, they sleep in their car before heading back home at dawn. But none of this can deter a father’s unwavering support for his son.

Year after year, Johnny participates in as many bike races as possible, traveling as far away from home as Durango, Colorado, until his senior year of high school comes, and with it a running scholarship.

For the next eight years, Johnny directs his attention away from the bike and toward the track. He spends two years at a community college and three at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. After graduating, he ventures into the world of semi-professional

running and moves to Sweden for two years, a chapter of his life that abruptly ends with the fractured head of his tibia.

No longer able to run, Johnny returns home and rides.

Equipped with a cyclocross bike and his old junior mountain bike, Johnny begins training on the steep roads intersecting with his home in Jasper. After recovering from his injury, he begins racing again and exhausts the entirety of the Arkansas cyclocross calendar, winning his third race back.

A year later, Johnny sets his eyes on a different cycling discipline. Although he enjoys racing along trails and hopping hurdles, the discipline with the most support and the best opportunity to race with a team, is road.

IN THE HILLS OF NEWTON COUNTY: Purvis’ team rolling followed by the support crew.

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FUELING UP: The team tops off at The Junction Quick Stop in Jasper (above).

RECOGNIZABLE RIDE: Purvis finishes a Coke after winning the Ouachita Gravel Grind sitting in a familiar sag vehicle (below).

In 2015, he moves to Fayetteville, the town he and Gary used to drive to during the week for Tuesday Night Worlds, a long-running race-simulation group ride that has since accumulated an almost mythological quality. After settling in, Johnny joins the Fayetteville Wheelmen, a local club team, and quickly rides his way up the classifications, progressing to increasingly harder

races and stronger teams until, in 2020, he joins a domestic elite cycling team out of Indiana by the name of First Internet Bank.

The team unpacks their van in Kingston, a small town in Madison County just west of Newton. Waiting for them in the distance are 105 miles of tarmac and 11,500 grueling feet of elevation.

Food stuffed into their jerseys, bike computers beeping, smartphones in their back pockets (though they’re not of much use out here), the riders push off toward the east and follow their teammate down roads only familiar to him and a local man who volunteered to drive a SAG car behind them for the full duration of their six-hour odyssey.

Two hours in, during a hard effort up a coveted climb, one rider unknowingly pedals over a broken piece of road that crashes against his front wheel. Broken wheel in hand, he walks back to the SAG car, hops in, and the rest of the group continues the ride.

Three hours in, and 6,200 feet of climbing later, two of the riders, kits damp with sweat, begin to develop borderline hypothermia from the numerous bone-chilling descents. Unable to bear the harsh wind any longer, they walk to the SAG car and hop inside to the warmth.

What’s left of the cold and dwindling crew resumes the three-hour ride back to Kingston, away from the tree-covered mountains of Newton County, while the SAG car driver peers through his windshield with paternal concentration.

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Gravel

ROLLING HILLS: In the Ouachita National Forest.

Gravel Riches

Await in The Natural State

No shortage of scenic adventure off the beaten path in Arkansas.

By Brannon Pack n PHOTOGRAPHY by Kai Caddy

Like the oil booms of the early 20th century, gravel road cycling is having its own “Gusher Age” as more and more cyclists turn to rural gravel roads for recreation. Merging the inclusive culture of mountain biking with the lively group riding of road cycling, cyclists are drawn to the low traffic density, rewarding scenery and welcoming spirit of gravel — where shared experiences are celebrated and last place in a race is as much an honor as first.

And in Arkansas, we are gravel rich. According to the Federal Highway Administration, Arkansas has 173,000 miles of rural roads, the 10th most of any state. Of those rural roads, a staggering 69,000 miles remain unpaved, according to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture — and that doesn’t account for the extensive network of gravel forest roads winding through 2.9 million acres of National Forest lands in the state.

The creation of an interstate system in the 1950s left Arkansas’s rural areas largely unchanged. Today, over 85% of Arkansas’s county roads are still gravel — creating a wealth of scenic gravel road riding opportunities across a rustic landscape.

HIGHEST POINT: Mount Magazine features the state’s top elevation.

Uncover Scenic Treasures

While the lower traffic density found on our gravel backroads is welcome, it is access to Arkansas’s distinct natural regions that is driving the state’s gravel boom. The geography of Arkansas changes extensively as mountain ranges in the north and west give way to the river valleys, lakes and Delta farmlands in the east. And much like the oil boom, rural communities with direct access to gravel roads are becoming popular hubs for larger gravel experiences — and increasing cycling tourism throughout the state.

In Northwest and North-Central Arkansas, the Ozark Mountains form the greatest relief of any mountain range between the Rocky and Appalachian mountains with summits towering 2,500 feet over the valleys below. For cyclists, the Ozark National Forest spans over 1 million acres of public lands where forest canopy covers the road and gravel riding opportunities are endless. Known as one of America’s most scenic areas, gravel roads often line the many waterways that originate in the Ozarks, including the Kings, Mulberry, Little Red, White and

EVEN THE COWS HAVE TO CLIMB: Rolling pastures near Kingston.

PLENTY OF SHADE: In the Poteau Wilderness Area of the Ouachita Mountains.

Buffalo rivers.

Western Arkansas is home to the Ouachita Mountains and the Ouachita National Forest, one of the largest and oldest national forests in the South. The Ouachitas are a continuous chain of east-west mountains that form rolling ridges of gravel stretching westward from Central Arkansas to the Oklahoma border. While most cyclists will find traversing the steep north and south slopes of the Ouachita Mountains challenging, lengthy forested ridgelines create a gratifying gravel experience.

From its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains, the Arkansas River divides the Ouachita and Ozark mountains to form the Arkansas River Valley. From the valley floor, winding gravel forest roads lead up and over the state’s highest mountains, including Mount Magazine, Arkansas’s highest peak at 2,753 feet. As the state’s central destination for gravel cyclists, the River Valley boasts access to Arkansas’s most popular state parks, scenic overlooks and all-day gravel adventures for you and your crew.

Toward the east is Crowley’s Ridge and

CHUNKY: A chunky descent with more dirt than gravel near Nail.

GOING UP: There’s plenty of climbing to be had in the Ozarks.

the Arkansas Delta. Crowley’s Ridge is a narrow rolling ridgeline that cuts north-south through the Delta, where undulating gravel roads and farmland levees continue to grow in popularity with cyclists. Skirting Arkansas’s easternmost boundary, the Delta Heritage Trail is an 85-mile gravel rail-to-trail being developed along the historic Union Pacific Railroad and portions of the Mississippi River levee systems.

From cruising mountainous ridgelines to meandering through Delta farmlands, Arkansas offers gravel cyclists an unparalleled diversity of natural terrain to explore, and with a calendar filled with gravel events, cyclists are experiencing The Natural State like never before.

A Wealth of Gravel Events

Access to normally remote landscapes, varying course distances and finish line parties celebrating the efforts of everyone have driven the popularity of mass start, gravel specific events — and Arkansas is gushing with gravel races and rides across the state.

With the Ozarks as a playground, Northwest Arkansas boasts an abundance of well-known gravel races, including the Rule of Three, the Highlands Gravel Classic and the Big Sugar Gravel. New this September is the Ozark Randonneur, a timed gravel tour featuring long-distance routes wandering through the Ozark Mountains east of Fayetteville. A unique format that pits racers against the clock and not one another, participants of the Ozark Randonneur can work together to finish ahead of the event’s cut-off time — with 122-mile and 201-mile route options.

From the Ouachitas to Central Arkansas, gravel riding opportunities of all sizes shape the calendar, including in Hot Springs, where

the annual Arkansas High Country Race — a 1,000-mile journey — continues to grow in notoriety as one of the most challenging gravel bikepacking races in the country. Beginning from Hot Springs’ historic Bath House Row this fall, participants have the option to compete in a shorter 500-mile distance highlighting the natural beauty of the Ouachita Mountains. Arkansas-based gravel events run deep into the Arkansas Delta and along Crowley’s Ridge, where events like the Birdeye Gravel Festival are reimagining rural experiences. Featuring a weekend of gravel riding from a private, eight-acre farm in Birdeye, each day of this fall festival offers unique gravel experiences complemented by freshly made meals, local musicians and fire pits to gather around late into the evenings.

Complementing a continuous calendar of gravel events, traditional road cycling clubs have begun including gravel options in their weekly ride schedule — with local coffee shops and craft breweries among the favorite gathering spots for most casual group rides. Organizations like Experience Fayetteville and Arkansas Tourism are investing in gravel route development to encourage cycling tourism across the state, and gravel focused nonprofits like the Ozark Gravel Cyclists are fostering a diverse community of adventure cyclists through hosted group rides, events and route development.

A Historical Destination

Gravel roads in Arkansas are often linked to history, including the westward expansion of the United States, the forced displacement of Indian tribes from the Southeast, and the American Civil War with stories of remote outlaw hideouts and war-era buried treasures common throughout the state. Here, picturesque gravel roads descend into unincorporated communities dating back to the 1800s as traces of Civil War battlefields line the landscape and time itself seems to stand still.

Fast rolling gravel roads often skirt past the ghostly remains of one-room schoolhouses and through the historical townships that served as battlelines for conflicts that once determined the future of our country. What survived the Civil War is a testament to American craftsmanship, and these historical structures, many on the National Register of Historic Places, provide a stark contrast to the natural treasures in the state.

From postcard worthy views in the Ozark and Ouachita mountains to the warm hospitality of our rural communities across the state, Arkansas should be on every gravel cyclist’s bucket list. In Arkansas, diverse natural scenery intersects with American history and waits to be discovered on our gravel roads.

MEETING THE LOCALS: You might not see a lot of cars, but dogs and ATVs aren’t uncommon on Arkansas’s gravel roads.

REFUELING: Unique country stores and gas stations surround many gravel routes in the state.

UNEXPECTED EXPERT:

Marley Blonsky never thought sharing her experiences would lead a movement (left).

CONFIDENCE FOR ALL:

Blonksy advocates that everyone should feel comfortable cycling (right).

A BIKE FOR EVERY BODY

Marley Blonsky leads a movement for inclusion.

By Lindsay Southwick

When Marley Blonksy dusted off her bike 10 years ago and started blogging about her experiences, she didn’t know there was a whole audience eager to listen. She didn’t know that that audience would turn into a movement. As she clicked away at her computer, she didn’t know that her “little blog” would be the pathway out of her 9-to-5 corporate job. She didn’t know that what she was saying was exactly what the bike industry needed to hear. She didn’t see any of it coming. And the bike industry didn’t see her coming either.

“I never thought of myself as special, or as an expert,” Blonksy said. “I was just telling of my experiences as a person with a bigger body, and people really responded to it. They wanted to know what bike I was riding, what I was wearing. I was saying things that people weren’t used to talking about and it really resonated with them. I started to realize that I did have expertise to share in this space.”

Without intending to, the bike industry has left a considerable segment of the population out of the sport. From bikes to apparel, gear is largely catered toward those deemed “fit.” In other words, small. As society grapples with its long-standing misperception of what a “healthy” body looks like, many brands have changed their tune and their sizing. Bringing awareness to any kind of discrimination is the

first step. And it’s not an easy one. Nor is it one that is always welcome. But Blonksy had what it took for the bike industry to buy what she was selling — that all bodies belong on bikes. Coming to realize she wasn’t alone in her struggle to find gear, clothing or to feel a sense of belonging on her bike was the force behind creating All Bodies on Bikes. The group is not gender specific, nor is it meant to be body positive, as Blonksy is anxious to point out.

“We get lumped into body positivity but that’s not really what we are,” she explains. “We’re body neutral. We just

want people to feel like they can do what they want to do, with what they have right now. We’re not doing this for weight loss. To us, we don’t care why you’re riding a bike. We just want to empower you to do it safely and in a way that’s joyful for you.”

As Blonksy began doing advocacy work to bring awareness to this weight discrepancy in cycling, she became more immersed in the bike community. She found herself privy to great conversations being had about equity, inclusion and diversity — all wonderful things. But no one was talking about size inclusion. No one knew how to talk about bigger bodies in a way that was respectful and inclusive. She started doing workshops about it and found herself in rooms where people from the bike industry were. They heard what she was saying and were intrigued by her message.

“The industry has needed a little help in this area,” says Meredith Miller, road sports marketing specialist for Shimano, where Blonksy works as an ambassador. “The industry has taken steps recently to be more inclusive and Blonksy has helped ensure that people with larger bodies are part of that.”

Getting the bike industry behind them really legitimized what All Bodies on Bikes was doing. It was the impetus for Blonksy leaving her corporate job in Seattle, moving to Arkansas, and working with All Bodies on Bikes full time.

“It’s really exciting,” Blonksy said. “Through publicity we’ve managed to garner there is a recognition in the bike industry that there is a whole segment of people that they aren’t reaching, and they want to.”

There are some obstacles that are universal for all cyclists — confidence being at the top of that list. In this way, cyclists with bigger bodies are no different. There are many reasons people can walk into cycling and feel insecure. Maybe you don’t have a $10,000 bike. Maybe you’re slow, or you lack technical skill. Lack of confidence is a major impediment, regardless of the reason behind it.

“Confidence is definitely one of the biggest hurdles we see,” Blonksy said. “People I talk to think they’re too big or out of shape to ride. Or, they think that other people will think they’re too big or out of shape to ride. Neither of those perceptions are OK.”

In addition to the common barriers many cyclists have to overcome, people with bigger bodies also face challenges that are unique to them. For instance, the weight limits of bikes. Bike weight limits can differ depending on discipline, but some tap out at as little as 200 pounds. People with bigger bodies can have a difficult time finding a bike that is appropriate for them. Or, they find themselves on a bike that isn’t right for them that poses a safety risk. On top of that, finding the right

GROWING: All Bodies on Bikes has opened 10 chapters across the country.

“I never thought of myself as special, or as an expert. I was just telling of my experiences as a person with a bigger body, and people really responded to it.”

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apparel is also challenging. This very thing is what led Blonksy to co-founder Kailey Kornhauser, who posted on social media about her experience riding across Alaska without a rain jacket because she couldn’t find one that fit correctly. Any cyclist knows that riding without the right gear can be an issue of safety, not to mention very uncomfortable.

It seems representation is the word of the moment. We’ve all come to realize we carry biases intentionally or not. Often, once you realize the inequity in one space, it opens your eyes to inequities happening in other spaces as well. You start seeing things you hadn’t noticed before. The bike industry hasn’t been exempt from these realizations. Cycling continues to diversify itself and look for representation in groups outside what has been the presumed “norm.”

Blonksy exudes positivity. She’s the kind of person you just want to be around. It’s easy to see how having open, honest, nonjudgmental conversations are happening with her. It may be safe to assume that her positivity combined with her approaching potentially sensitive conversations with empathy instead of shame have been key to the success of All Bodies on Bikes.

“It’s nobody’s fault,” Blonksy said. “We realize if you don’t live in a bigger body, if it’s not your lived experience, then the chal-

lenges of having a bigger body may not have occurred to you. I think approaching it gently has helped make change a little easier. In a lot of ways, the challenges of weight and body size are universal. Everyone knows someone who has a bigger body. And we’ve all felt left out in one way or another. Even if you don’t have a bigger body, everyone knows what it feels like to feel isolated or out of place.”

“I think what Blonksy is doing is amazing,” Miller said. “Her voice allows for groups — not just All Bodies on Bikes — but all groups to be included in this sport. The way she’s spreading her message makes you stop and think.”

And that message has the potential to reach beyond the cycling world. The whole outdoor sports community could benefit from listening to what All Bodies on Bikes is saying.

In the last six months All Bodies on Bikes has had about 3,000 people on its rides. In the year since moving to Bentonville it has opened 10 chapters across the country, with many more interested in doing so. It hosts online classes, regular rides, weekend events and even has a podcast where the focus is on

nontraditional athletes. It is all about telling the stories no one else is talking about. It looks for the exceptional in the less-obvious places.

“As a lover of this sport I’m excited to see it being expanded to more people,” Miller said. “What Marley has done shows it’s possible for doors to be opened to anyone. They just need someone to open it.”

The hope for All Bodies on Bikes is that it keeps pedaling forward. It wants to continue growing across the country and having an impact on people. It wants to normalize the conversation about bigger bodies and make bike communities inclusive at every level, in every way.

“I believe in celebrating every ride bike. Every body,” Blonksy said. “Nothing inherently makes someone better than anybody else. I want bike communities to be inclusive beyond just body shape and size. Just generally inclusive. That’s the goal.”

• Within 40 minutes of Six of Arkansas’s Top Trails, Including 2 IMBA EPIC Trails!

• Trailhead On-Site with Access to Iron Mountain Trail Systems

• Log-Sided Lake Cabins

• Full-Service Marina

• North Basin RV Park with Full Hook-ups and Lake-Front Sites

“I think what Blonksy is doing is amazing. Her voice allows for groups — not just All Bodies on Bikes — but all groups to be included in this sport.”

Luxury Cabins

North Basin RV Park

Iron Mountain Recreation Trail, Iron Mountain

EVENTS HAVE AN EVENT YOU’D LIKE TO INCLUDE IN A FUTURE BIKE ARKANSAS?

WALMART JOE MARTIN STAGE RACE

MAY 18-21

$175-$235

Fayetteville

A four-day, four-stage professional men and women’s cycling race on the USA Cycling Pro Road Tour (PRT) and the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Americas Tour calendar. More information at joemartinstagerace.com

BIKE CITY FONDO

MAY 20

$30-$50

Fayetteville

A fondo in conjunction with the Walmart Joe Martin Stage Race that features five paved-route options, two gravel-route options and even a solo rider and virtual ride option. A finisher medal, T-shirt and post-ride food are offered. Visit bikecityfondo.com for more information.

RULE OF THREE

MAY 20

$85

Bentonville

A unique race that features 30 miles of tarmac, 50 miles of gravel and 20 miles of singletrack. All races are sold out, but you can jump on a waitlist, volunteer or figure out the best way to spectate at ruleofthree. bike.

BIG BEAR BICYCLE BATTLE

MAY 17, 24

$20

Conway Weeknight criterium racing in Conway. Three races a night. Register at bikereg.com/big-bear-bicycle-battle-2023.

TOUR DE TOMATO

MAY 20

$55

Warren

The fourth annual ride is an event of the Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. Clearly marked, all pavement route options of 16, 40 and 62 miles will start at the Warren baseball complex. The routes take riders through downtown Warren before heading out to rural Bradley County roads. A T-shirt, food and goodies come with your entry fee. Register at bikesignup.com/Race/ AR/Warren/TourDeTomatoBicycleRide.

AVOCA RACE SERIES, RACE 4

MAY 24

$20-$30

Avoca

The third of a four-race road training series. The course is a 6.1-mile triangle. There will be A, B and C races for various experience levels. Register at bikereg.com/avocatraining-race-series-4

BENTONVILLE BIKE FEST

MAY 25-28

Expo Admission Is Free

Bentonville

A mountain bike expo featuring a mountain bike eliminator race, trials competition, enduro and kids enduro, gravel ride, BMX flatland race and workshops from pro cyclists. Visit bentonvillebikefest.com for more information.

CONWAY CRIT

MAY 27

$20

Conway

Criterium racing in Conway. Three categorized races. Register at bikereg.com/ big-bear-bicycle-battle-2023

TOUR DE BBQ

MAY 27

$45-$75

Bentonville

Features 7-, 30- and 60-mile bike rides with BBQ stops on the Razorback Greenway. Tour de BBQ benefits Dress for Success

NWA, a nonprofit that empowers women toward economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire,and programs to help them thrive in work and in life. Register at tourdenwa.com

FAYETTEVILLE RAMBLE

MAY 30-JUNE 2

$900

Fayetteville

Ramble Rides are catered and fully supported events. The Fayetteville Ramble will be four days of riding and three nights of camping. All meals, drinks and snacks are provided the morning of departure through arrival back to our start location. Riders are allowed an 80-liter camp bag for gear and clothing. Staff will carry bags to camps. Register at bikereg.com/fayettville-rambleride.

New construction in Bella Vista!

New Construction in Bella Vista!

Easy access to all bike trails and gorgeous scenery.

NATURAL STATE CRITERIUM SERIES

MAY 31

$10-$25

Springdale

Criterium racing in the heart of downtown Springdale. Five race options, including a race for first-time crit racers. Register at bikereg.com/natural-state-criterium-seriesspringdale

top 25% finishers of ages 19-34 and then every 5-year age groups (e.g. 35-39) with age groups separated by gender will qualify. More information at highlandsgravelclassic. com.

RIVER VALLEY RUMBLE

JUNE 25

$15-$45

Fort Smith

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Easy access to all bike trails and gorgeous scenery.

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PEDALS FOR COMPASSION

JUNE 10

$55

Magnolia

Four route options from 15-100 miles in this charity ride supporting Compassion’s Foundation, Inc. The fifth-annual ride will start and finish from the square park in Magnolia. Register at bikereg.com/pedalsfor-compassion.

RED STAR ENDURO

JUNE 11

479-283-3336

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$25-$100

Pettigrew

Third round of the Arkansas Enduro Series at the Upper Buffalo Headwaters Trails. Up to six stages on race day. Visit bikereg.com/ redstarenduro to register.

TRUE GRIT RIDE

JUNE 17

$55

Fort Smith

Road event with route options of 30, 45, 62 and 105 miles of beautiful rural and rolling Arkansas scenery. Visit truegritride.com for more info.

SINGLE SPEED ROYAL RUMBLE

JUNE 17

$30

Russellville

Part of the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship series, a cross-country race featuring a UCI-inspired course consisting of 4.4-mile laps. Register at bikereg.com/rvr

NATURAL STATE CRITERIUM SERIES

JUNE 28

$10-$25

Springdale

Criterium racing in the heart of downtown Springdale. Five race options, including a race for first-time crit racers. Register at bikereg.com/natural-state-criterium-seriesspringdale.

BATTLE FOR TOWNSEND’S RIDGE

JULY 15

$20-$40

Rogers

A cross-country mountain bike race, part of the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series. Register at bikereg.com/btr.

WAMPOO ROADEO

JULY 15 $20

Scott

Lake Fayetteville Marina

Lake Fayetteville Marina

June 10, 2023 7:00AM

www.fayetteville-ar.gov/ladiesdu

June 10, 2023 7:00AM www.fayetteville-ar.gov/ladiesdu

Organizers promise a raw, unadulterated single-speed bike race. Register at bikereg. com/single-speed-royal-rumble

A road ride with three route options. Proceeds will directly fund Recycle Bikes for Kids’ infrastructure projects, and continue honoring the legacy of local cyclist Marilyn Fulper. Register at bikereg.com/wampooroadeo.

BULLFROG VALLEY BIKE BASH

JULY 22

$50 for Individuals.

Lake Fayetteville Marina

OLD POST CHALLENGE

$90 or $135 for Relay Teams.

FAYETTEVILLE-AR.GOV/LADIESDU

$50 for Individuals.

Dover

JUNE 18

$50 FOR INDIVIDUALS

$90 or $135 for Relay Teams.

Fayetteville Marina

$90 OR $135 FOR RELAY TEAMS

June 10, 2023 7:00AM

$15-$40

Russellville

June 10, 2023 7:00AM

www.fayetteville-ar.gov/ladiesdu

www.fayetteville-ar.gov/ladiesdu

$50 for Individuals.

Cross-country mountain bike race at Old Post Park. Categories for all experience levels. Proceeds benefit the River Valley Off Road Cyclists. Register at bikereg.com/oldpost-challenge

$50 for Individuals. or $135 for Relay Teams.

$90 or $135 for Relay Teams.

HIGHLANDS GRAVEL CLASSIC

JUNE 24

$70-$80

Fayetteville

The Highlands Gravel Classic is the only USA qualifier for the Trek UCI Gravel World Series, the qualifying series for the UCI world championships in October. The

Gravel race with two route options starting from Moore Outdoors. The Bullfrog Route is 53 miles and features 5,800 feet of climbing. The Pilot Rock Ramble is an out-and-back route of about 20 miles and 2,300 feet of climbing. The event will feature an after party at Moore Outdoors with camping, food, beer, music and floating. Visit arkansashighcountry.com/bullfrogvalley-bike-bash for more information.

ARKANSAS STATE CRITERIUM CHAMPIONSHIP

JULY

$30-$45

Springdale

The state criterium championship races in

TAKE THE PATH UNPAVED IN FAYETTEVILLE.

Cyclists from all over the world come to Fayetteville, Arkansas to experience some of the best gravel cycling trails you can explore on two wheels.

Situated in the foothills of the Boston Mountains and the Ozark National Forest, Fayetteville’s landscape and terrain make it a gateway to authentic gravel adventures big and small.

The Fayetteville area boasts one of the largest county road systems in Arkansas, including more than 500 miles of gravel roads.

Accessible from Fayetteville is an unspoiled area of the Boston Mountain range of the Ozark Mountains. For cyclists, the region is rich with remote gravel road riding opportunities where hardwood tree canopies cover the roads and rolling ridgelines tower over the rivers and farmlands that dot the countryside below.

Courses range in difficulty and distance, so there is something for every skill level.

After your ride, you’ll find an abundance of bicycle-friendly restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries rich with local flavor and area hotels prepared to welcome cyclists to Fayetteville.

Fayetteville also hosts premiere gravel cycling events. The Highlands Gravel Classic in June is the only opportunity to qualify for the 2023 UCI Gravel World Championships in the United States, and registration is open to gravel cyclists of all levels.

For more information, including gravel cycling routes and event information, visit experiencefayetteville.com or scan the QR code .

downtown Springdale. Register at bikereg. com/ark-state-crit.

TOUR DE TACOS

SEPT. 9

$45-$75

Bentonville

Features 7-, 30- and 60-mile bike rides with taco stops on the Razorback Greenway. Tour de Tacos benefits Dress for Success NWA, a nonprofit that empowers women toward economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and programs to help them thrive in work and in life. Register at tourdenwa.com

CONWAY FALL CLASSIC

SEPT. 16

$35-$45

Conway

Three route options (20, 40 and 62 miles) benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Faulkner County and Conway Advocates for Bicycling’s Bike Share and Repair program serving the disadvantaged citizens of Conway with refurbished bikes. Visit cycleconway.com for more information.

THE OZARK RANDONNEUR

SEPT. 16-17

$50

Fayetteville

The inaugural Ozark Randonneur offers two distance options: 122.5 miles and 201 miles. In order to be an official finisher, riders must make the time cutoffs. Randonneuring is long-distance unsupported endurance cycling. This style of riding is noncompetitive in nature, and self-sufficiency is paramount. Visit bikereg. com/the-ozark-randonneur for more information.

BIG DAM BRIDGE 100

SEPT. 23

$35-$110

Little Rock

Arkansas’s largest cycling tour offers several routes between 15 and 105 miles, with beautiful mountain and river scenery, as well as a few challenging hills on the longer routes. Visit thebigdambridge100. com for more information.

OUACHITA GRAN FONDO FOR FAMILIES

SEPT. 30

$45-$55

Hot Springs

The Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families is a 50-mile fun ride to benefit Ouachita Children, Youth & Family Services starting and ending in downtown Hot Springs. More information is available at ouachitagranfondoforfamilies.com.

WHEEL A’ MENA

OCT. 7

$65

Mena

A ride around scenic Mena with route options of 30, 50 and 70 miles. Visit bikereg.com/wheelamena for more information.

ARKANSAS HIGH COUNTRY

RACE

OCT. 7

$100

Hot Springs

An ultra-endurance self-supported bikepacking race that traverses the 1,000-mile-plus Arkansas High Country Route. Other race options include the south loops which will cover the portion of the route mainly

in the Ouachita National Forest, a distance of around 500 miles and the Ouachita Triple Crown, a route that links the three IMBA Epic mountain bike trails in the Hot Springs area. Visit arkansashighcountry.com for more information.

JOE AND HELEN WEBER

ARKY 100

OCT. 8

$20-$40

Sheridan

The 52nd annual Joe and Helen Weber Arky 100 features four ride options, a 25-, 50-, 62- or 100-mile course. All routes are on low traffic roads through Grant and Dallas counties. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the McGehee Boys and Girls Club, Big Dam Bridge Foundation, Recycle Bikes for Kids, Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas, Bike League, Adventure Cycling Association, Ukrainian relief and others. Visit bikereg.com/joe-weberarky-100 for more information and to register.

ARKANSAS BICYCLE CLUB

FALL TOUR

OCT. 16-20

Malvern

A five-day, 170-mile tour from J.J.’s Truck Stop outside of Malvern. Stops on the tour include DeGray Lake State Park, Alpine Ridge campground in Amity, Glenwood, another stop at DeGray before returning to Malvern. Visit arkansasbicycleclub.org/event-4994753 for more information and to register.

CHINKAPIN HOLLOW GRAVEL GRINDER

OCT. 28

$55-$75

Fayetteville

Three route options of 42, 63 and 109 miles starting and finishing at the Lake Wedington Recreation Area just outside of Fayetteville. The 63- and 109-mile routes will also dip into Oklahoma. Payouts are five deep for men and women in the 109-mile race. Food and drink will be available at the finish. Visit chinkapinhollow.com to register and for more information.

BIG SUGAR

OCT. 21

Bentonville

The final race of the Lifetime Grand Prix. Big Sugar is a 107-mile course that follows Sugar Creek and through the bluffs and hollows of Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri. A 50-mile Little Sugar route option is also available. Registration opens at 6 p.m. on March 1. Visit bigsugargravel.com for more information.

GÜDRUN MTB FESTIVAL

NOV. 10-12

Hot Springs

The fifth annual three-day Northwoods Mountain Bike Festival. Events include a downtown slow roll, full and mini enduros, a jump jam and the Atilla the Hun XC race. Visit northwoodstrails.org for more information.

the ride the ride of a lifetime of a

lifetime

Monument Trails are a collection of world-class mountain biking destinations in Arkansas State Parks. These multi-use trails are open at Devil’s Den State Park, Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Mount Nebo State Park and Pinnacle Mountain State Park, offering enduring outdoor experiences to trail riders of all skill levels. Visit MonumentTrails.com for more information.

OFF-ROAD ADVENTURE, ON THE BEATEN PATH

Right off the trails in the heart of downtown Bentonville, 21c Museum Hotel merges art and nature for a cycling getaway that is anything but ordinary. Enjoy complimentary bike valet and storage.

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HOBBS STATE PARKCONSERVATION AREA

LITTLE ROCK

ARKANSAS CYCLING & FITNESS

315 N. Bowman, Suites 6-9 501-221-BIKE (2453) arkansascycling.com

THE COMMUNITY BICYCLIST

7509 Cantrell Road, Suite 118 501-663-7300 thecommunitybicyclist.com

PEDEGO ELECTRIC BIKES

2017 Kavanaugh Blvd. 501-747-1633 pedegoelectricbikes.com

ROCK TOWN RIVER

OUTFITTERS (RENTAL)

Little Maumelle River Boat

Launch

501-831-0548 rocktownriveroutfitters.com

SHIFT MODERN CYCLERY

1101 W. Markham St. 501-683-8400 shiftmoderncyclery.com

SOUTHWEST BIKE SHOP

7121 Baseline Road 501-562-1866

SPOKES GIANT LITTLE ROCK

11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 607 501-508-5566 spokesgiant.com

TREK BICYCLE OF LITTLE

ROCK

10300 Rodney Parham Road 501-224-7651 trekbikes.com

NORTH LITTLE ROCK

ANGRY DAVE’S BICYCLES

3217 John F. Kennedy Blvd. 501-753-4990 angrydavesbicycles.com

RECYCLE BIKES FOR KIDS

717 E. 10th St. 501-563-8264 recyclebikesforkids.org

BENTON

MASTERLINK BIKE SHOP

108 N. East St. 501-672-4110 hollyrollerunited.com

SHERWOOD

ARKANSAS CYCLING & FITNESS

3010 E. Kiehl Ave. 501-834-5787 arkansascycling.com

J&P BIKE SHOP

7910 Hwy. 107 501-835-4814 jandpbikeshop.com

CONWAY

THE RIDE

2100 Meadowlake Road, No. 2 501-764-4500 therideonline.net

HOT SPRINGS

HOT SPRINGS BICYCLE

TOURING COMPANY

436 Broadway St. 501-276-2175 facebook.com/hotspringsbicycletouringcompany

PARKSIDE CYCLE

719 Whittington Ave. 501-623-6188 parksidecycle.com

SPA CITY CYCLING 873 Park Ave. 501-463-9364 spacitycycling.com

SEARCY

THE BIKE LANE

2116 W. Beebe-Capps Expressway 501-305-3915 thebikelane.cc

HEBER SPRINGS

SULPHUR CREEK OUTFITTERS 1520 Highway 25B 501-691-0138 screekoutfitters.com

BATESVILLE

LYON COLLEGE BIKE SHOP 301 23rd St. 870-307-7529 lyon.edu/bikes

JONESBORO

GEARHEAD CYCLE HOUSE 231 S. Main St. 870-336-2453 facebook.com/gearheadcycling

RUSSELLVILLE

JACKALOPE CYCLING

103 N. Commerce Ave. 479-890-4950 jackalopecycling.com

FORT SMITH

CHAMPION CYCLING & FITNESS

5500 Massard Road 479-484-7500 championcycling.com

PHAT TIRE BIKE SHOP

1700 Rogers Ave. 479-222-6796 phattirebikeshop.com

ROLL ON BMX AND SKATE

1907 Cavanaugh Road 479-974-1235 rollonbmx.business.site

THE WOODSMAN COMPANY

5609 Rogers Ave, Suite D 479-452-3559 thewoodsmancompany.com

SILOAM SPRINGS

DOGWOOD JUNCTION

4650 Hwy 412 East 479-524-6605 dogwoodjunction.biz

PHAT TIRE BIKE SHOP

101 S. Broadway St. 479-373-1458 phattirebikeshop.com

EUREKA SPRINGS

ADVENTURE MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS

152 W. Van Buren St. 479-253-0900

FAYETTEVILLE

PHAT TIRE BIKE SHOP

3775 N. Mall Ave. 479-966-4308 phattirebikeshop.com

THE BIKE ROUTE

3660 N. Front St., Suite 2 479-966-4050 facebook.com/thebikeroute

THE HIGHROLLER CYCLERY

322 W. Spring St. 479-442-9311 highrollercyclery.com

SPRINGDALE

LEWIS & CLARK OUTFITTERS

4915 S. Thompson St. 479-756-1344 gooutandplay.com

PHAT TIRE BIKE SHOP

101 W. Johnson Ave., Suite B. 479-717-2073 phattirebikeshop.com

ROGERS

BEAVER LAKE OUTDOOR CENTER (RENTALS)

14434 E. State Hwy. 12 479-877-4984 beaverlakeoutdoorcenter.com

MAGNOLIA CYCLES

216 E. Chestnut St. 479-278-2249 magnoliacycles.com

PHAT TIRE BIKE SHOP

321 S. Arkansas St. 479-899-6188 phattirebikeshop.com

THE HIGHROLLER CYCLERY 402 S. Metro Parkway 479-254-9800 highrollercyclery.com

BENTONVILLE

BENTONVILLE BICYCLE CO.

813 W. Central Ave. 479-268-3870 bentonvillebicyclecompany.com

BIKE SHOP JOE’S

1206 SE Moberly Lane, Suite 6 479-709-2242 bikeshopjoes.com

BUDDY PEGS FAMILY BICYCLE

HQ 3605 NW Wishing Springs Road 479-268-4030

buggypegs.com

CUSTOM CRUZERS PREMIUM

E-BIKES

10636 Hwy. 72 W., Suite 102 479-367-4694

facebook.com/customcruzersnwa

THE HUB BIKE LOUNGE

410 SW A St., Suite 2 479-364-0394

thehubbikelounge.com

THE METEOR 401 SE D St. 479-268-4747 meteorbikes.com

MOOSEJAW 111 S. Main St. 479-265-9245 moosejaw.com

MOJO CYCLING 1100 N. Walton Blvd. 479-271-7201 mojocycling.com

PHAT TIRE BIKE SHOP 125 W. Central Ave. 479-715-6170

phattirebikeshop.com

PLUG POWER BICYCLES 3905 NW Wishing Spring Road 479-273-9229

facebook.com/plugpowerbikes

STRIDER BIKES

109 N. Main St. 479-367-2335

facebook.com/StriderStoreBentonville

BELLA VISTA

PHAT TIRE BIKE SHOP 3803 NW Wishing Springs Drive 479-268-3800

phattirebikeshop.com

BICYCLE REPAIR & SERVICE ONLY

OZARK BICYCLE SERVICE W. Deane St., Fayetteville 479-715-1496

ozarkbicycleservice.business.site

REVOLUTION MOBILE BIKE

REPAIR 512-968-7600

revrepair.com

GUIDES/SHUTTLE SERVICES

OZARK BIKE GUIDES, LLC 479-644-8893

ozarkbikeguides.com

CUSTOM JERSEYS

FLO BIKEWEAR

901-896-5979