Bentonville Group Rides: Your Guide to the City's Cycling Scene

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Group Rides for Everyone

Monday

🟩 Bentonville Social Bike Ride

Every Monday night, the group meets at Archie’s Sandwichery with wheels rolling at 6:30 PM. This ride is perfect for everyone: families, e-bikes, cruisers, single speeds, you name it. Enjoy a relaxed 10-mile cruise along the greenway, complete with a fun new theme each week!

Tuesday

🟩 Tour de Coler Weekly Group Ride

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is one of Bentonville’s most iconic trail systems. Every Tuesday evening, riders gather at The Grove parking lot at 5:30 PM for a group ride through Coler. It’s free to join, and no registration is required—just show up and ride! 

Wednesday

🟦 Bike Shop Joe's Wednesday Night Social Ride 

Every Wednesday, we get together for a little gravel cruise. This is a social ride open to all, with a ride lead and sweep to keep everyone on route and rolling. You are welcome to hammer off the front or mingle at the back, but the group rolls around 12mph and will not leave anyone behind! The route distances are usually between 12 and 20 miles, and we are always open to suggestions on what we get up to! Join their Strava club or follow them on Facebook to stay up to date!

🟩 - ⬛️ FAST Wednesday Night Group Ride at The Bend

FAST, or the Friends of Arkansas Single Track, offers a group for every pace and rider, with 5 different paces to choose from. This mountain bike ride starts just after 6 pm and meets at The Bend. 

Thursday

🟦 Vittoria Bentonville's Tire'd but Inspired Thursdays

This ride is a great fit for visitors looking to combine a social atmosphere with an athletic challenge. Starting at 5:36 p.m. from the Scott Adventure Labs, the group heads out to explore 20–25 miles of scenic gravel routes right outside the city. The ride is advertised as a no‑drop gravel ride; however, participants should be comfortable riding in a group and able to maintain an average pace of 10 mph. As the route winds back toward town, the ride wraps up at the newly reopened Rapha Clubhouse—an ideal spot to relax and connect after the ride.

Friday

🟦 Weekend Warm Up presented by Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce

Weekend Warm Up is a weekly ride hosted by OZ Cycling Tours, designed to bring together chamber members and community partners. The ride offers a chance to enjoy mountain biking, gravel rides, and greenway paths in a fun, no-drop environment. 

Rides occur every Friday at 3 pm, with different types of rides each week. Participants meet at the chamber parking lot in Bentonville (406 SE 5th St). It's a great way to kick off the weekend and connect with others while getting outside and staying active. 

🟩 Trackstand Cyclery and Tavern Friday Shop Mountain Bike Ride

A great way to wrap up your week, this fun and social 10‑mile ride starts from the shop at 6 p.m. Riders head over to Coler Mountain Bike Preserve to take on Esther’s Loop at a relaxed pace. This is not a go‑fast ride—it’s designed to be casual and welcoming, with an average pace of around 7 mph. The ride finishes back at the shop and tavern, where food and drinks will be available, and the group can hang out afterward.

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More Rides and Groups to Join

In addition to the rides listed above, Bentonville is home to pop-up community rides and organized events throughout the year. Explore the list below and click through to learn more about each group!

Bentonville Moves—Hosts rides at various times throughout the year, all in support of their mission to make Bentonville, AR, the safest city for active transportation in the Heartland.

All Bikes Welcome—Under new leadership, All Bikes Welcome is continuing their mission in Northwest Arkansas, putting on group rides and community overnighters year-round.

All Bodies on Bikes Bentonville Chapter—Hosts seasonal rides and casual meet-ups focused on getting more cyclists on bicycles. With the moniker “All bodies are good bodies, and all bikes are good bikes.”

Femmes Gravel—A group meant to inspire and educate femmes to grow on and off the bike by building community through gravel cycling. Their vision is to create a sustainable network of femme cyclists who actively mentor and empower the next gravel generation. They are known to host a Femmes Gravel Century, a training program that builds riders up over several weeks to take on a 100-mile challenge. They also host public rides that anyone can join!

Women of Oz—At Women Of OZ, their mission is centered on women’s health and wellness, creating a welcoming and non-intimidating environment for all individuals. With flagship rides for all levels, the best way to keep up with their happenings is through their website. 

Rapha Clubhouse—Organized group rides roll out from Rapha Clubhouses every week. Whether you’re a local rider or just passing through, enjoy a social spin with them.

One Last Pro-Tip:

Visit Bentonville's Event Calendar—We keep our calendar up to date with the most current happenings in Bentonville. Visit the page and make sure to bookmark it before your trip! 

Let the Good Times Roll

Ready to plan your trip to Bentonville—or already in town? Stop by one of our visitor center for cycling maps, dining guides, and personalized recommendations from our friendly staff to help you make the most of your visit!