Welcome to Biketober, our way of celebrating all things cycling! From epic events to group rides and celebrity celebrations, the entire week is packed with adventure and camaraderie as Bentonville opens its trails to riders from all over the globe.

 

What makes it even better? Riders and locals come together to experience the thrill of the season. So get your bike dialed in, grab your friends, and prepare for the ultimate fall riding experience in the mountain bike capital of the world!

 

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If you’re looking for community rides happening during the week check out our Local Group Rides page! 

This race is for kids aged 3–6, featuring three stages and a live Pit Stop: run a lap, “stride” a lap on a Strider 14x in balance mode, then pedal the final lap after the pit crew installs the pedal.

 

For $100, Northwest Arkansas Community College offers hands-on classes in the Bicycle Technician Lab, teaching essential bike maintenance skills. Sign up now!

 

 

Registration is full, but watching riders dominate the trails and sprint to the finish is just as exciting. Be sure to visit the vendor village for the latest gear and bikes!

 

 

In the second race of the series, inspire your little ones by bringing them to watch their peers dash to the finish and check out the Strider store in downtown Bentonville Square. 

 

 

Join the crowds along Main Street as riders who’ve just stunned the world at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Andorra World Championships return to their training grounds for the Team USA Parade and Celebration. Faces you’ve seen on the podium—Haley Batten, Riley Amos, Christopher Blevins, Savilia Blunk, Brayden Johnson, Sofia Waite, Madigan Munro and Kelsey Urban—cruise through town to a meet & greet at Ledger where they’ll be signing autographs.

 

 

Join us at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve for a FREE community jam and race on the Thunder Dome dual slalom.  Not a rider? All good, we’ll have space for spectators to watch the jam and competition, and admission is free. You don’t want to miss it! 

 

About the event:  

Registration: https://www.bikereg.com/thunderdome-thriller

 

Presented by Women of Oz, this all-day event is focused on fundraising, empowering women leaders, education and awareness, and community building in the cycling and outdoor industries. Don't miss their special guest speaker and Team USA Olympic Silver medalist—Haley Batten!

 

Registration is closed, but event directors, tour operators, and tourism leaders will be here this weekend, sharing tips on starting and growing bike events. Bentonville is a perfect example of how cycling can transform a city’s tourism industry!

 

Are you excited about the Life Time Big Sugar and Little Sugar Classics but missed your chance to sign up this year? They're now seeking volunteers to help make the event happen! By volunteering for 10 or more hours, you'll secure a guaranteed entry into the 2025 event. (Please note that registration fees still apply.) Follow the link to sign up as a volunteer!

 

 

Arkansas' biggest bike demo event! This is your chance to test-ride the latest and greatest bikes from the biggest brands on Bentonville's 70+ miles of famous city trails, with an additional 400 miles of connected singletrack waiting for those who want even more adventure. Every year brings new features, thanks to our ever-innovative trail builders, so even if you’ve been before, there’s always something new to discover.

 

Outerbike is more than just riding—it’s about the full experience. Enjoy local food vendors, shuttle services to save your legs for the best downhill runs, and the camaraderie of fellow bike enthusiasts. Whether you're here for the bikes, the trails, or the vibes, Outerbike promises a weekend you won’t forget. Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours now and join the action!

 

Another opportunity to join the professionals at NWACC’s Bicycle Technician Lab:

 

In Suspension Basics, they go over how your suspension works while you are on the trail. Learn about sag, progression, compression, and rebound and how they all come together to help you make the most of your time on the bike.

 

In Suspension Maintenance, you’ll explore common service intervals, learn how to find your service documents, lay out the parts you'll need, and perform a hands-on 50-lower service.

Listed above are just the major events happening in the cycling community, check out our event calendar to see what else is going on around town, from farmer’s market to art shows.

 

If you need additional help planning your visit, give us a call or stop by! 

 

We’re happy to help you with any additional information needed during your stay in Bentonville. Our Visitor’s Center is open 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and 9 am to 3 pm on Saturdays. Stop by and see us at 406 SE 5th Street, Suite 6.