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Group Rides in Arkansas

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MTB Community Ride and Social

Tuesdays at 6:00 pm

Phat Tire Bike Shop, The Bike Route, Highroller Cyclery, Lewis and Clark Outfitters, The Fayetteville Wheelman, and The OORC are collaborating to host a weekly ride starting Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

Venues will rotate, but all will be located in Fayetteville with post ride food and drink. There are beginner - no drop groups, all the way up to fire breather pace. Leads, sweeps and OORC bike patrol will be on hand along with reps from each host. Check the FB link below for venue information.

Come out and help us shape this ride into a a great experience. Get those lights ready for the fall and winter as we transition into a night ride sooner than you think.

Join Us On the Trail

mountain biker riding off a wooden obstacle

Sunday Evening MTB Ride

Sunday at 5:15 pm

Join us for our weekly mountain bike ride on Sunday evening. This ride is for intermediate riders.  If we have interest from beginner riders, we will split into 2 groups.  Come out and play with us on the Slaughter Pen trails until the sun goes down.  We'll wrap up the evening at the Dive Bar on 2nd.


Ben Geren Tuesday ride

Tuesday River Valley Mountain Bike'r Ride

Tuesday at 6:00 pm

Join Phat Tire's Ambassador, Josh Carroll, for a mountain bike ride every Tuesday evening.  Rides will take place at either Ben Geren or Springhill Park.  Check the River Valley Mountain Bike'r Events page (link provided below) for event details.

Join us for some fun in the woods every Tuesday.

River Valley Mountain Bike'r Events/FB

Springdale Bike Club Phatty Tuesday Nights

First Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm

Grab a ride with us on the Greenway toward Lake Fayetteville. We will regroup at the Veteran's Park Pavilion at Lake Fayetteville's southern end. Total route is approximately 11.5 miles. This ride is for everyone! Slow pace and all are welcome to join.

Leave from the shop at 7:00 pm. Meet back at at the shop for raffles, beer and giveaways. It's a party every first Tuesday!

Hit the Road with Andrea

Every Tuesday at 6:00 pm

Join Phat Tire's Andrea Nevel on this ever changing road ride that will never get boring.  Geared towards intermediate to advanced riders with an average pace of 18 mph.  Andrea loves to switch things up.  Some days the routes will be rolling hills to test your climbing and others will be flat so you can catch some speed.  Routes are 22 - 30 miles and will change weekly.  Re-groups as necessary.

Ride leaves from the Springdale shop at 6:00 pm.  

Saturday afternoon MTB ride

Sunday Afternoon MTB ride

Sunday at 4:00 pm.

Come hang out with us on Sunday afternoons.  We will ride to either Lake Bella Vista, Blowing Springs or The Back  40. This will be an out and back or a loop, no drop ride. Most rides will be 6-10 miles. Due to terrain, these will be intermediate skill level rides, but can be varied if needed.

Meet at the Belle Vista Phat Tire Bike Shop at 4:00 pm.

Monday gravel bike ride

Monday Gravel Ride

Monday at 5:30 pm

All skill levels welcome. This is a no drop ride of approximately 20 miles at a 13 mph pace. Route TBD at time of ride start.

Meet outside the Phat Tire Bike Shop in Siloam Springs at 5:30 pm.

Thursday MTB ride at JBU

Thursday MTB Ride at JBU

Thursday at 5:30 pm

Everyone is invited to ride.  Roll out for 6 - 12 miles around the JBU mountain bike trails. This is a no drop ride.

We roll out at 5:30 pm from the Siloam Springs Phat Tire bike shop.

Saturday Road Ride

Saturday Road Ride

Saturday at 8:00 am

A no drop ride for all skill levels. Ride is approximately 15-20 miles at a 15 mph pace. Route TBD at time of ride start.

Weekly ride leaving from the Phat Tire Bike Shop in Siloam Springs at 8:00 am.

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