Cycling September & Biketober 2023

As temperatures gently cool and vibrant autumn hues sweep through the beautiful Ozark landscape, Bentonville, renowned as "the mountain biking capital of the world," beckons adventure seekers to explore its world-class trails and bike-enthused community. Whether you're an experienced cyclist or a beginner looking to embrace the thrill of mountain biking, this charming city has something to captivate every rider's heart.

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Airship at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. Photo courtesy of Holly Danielle

Browse fall cycling events below, and get ready for an unforgettable journey:

September

September 9: Tour De Tacos A bike ride including stops for tacos along the way.
September 12–14: Cycle of Influence Summit Meet and greet with biking leaders around Northwest Arkansas to progress the future of biking.
September 15–17: Women of OZ Sunset Summit A weekend to break down walls, create workshops, ride, and empower the women biking leaders of Bentonville.
September 16–17: Master Bike Builders Show An event giving bike builders the chance to exhibit their different bike creations.
September 23: Strider Cup A bike race for kids around the Bentonville Square, organized by Strider.

October

October 7: Square to Square: A community ride from the Bentonville Square to Downtown Fayetteville.
October 13–16: Bentonville Bike Boom A three-day social gathering with the goal of growing the Deaf cycling community.
October 15–21: Lifetime Big Sugar Classic A week-long mountain gravel bike race organized by Lifetime.
October 16–18: Shift 23 A conference by PeopleForBikes that brings the industry together to collaborate, lead, and realize our vision for better bicycling across America.
October 20–22: OuterBike A race modeling the newest innovations and updates in the biking world. For three days, you can test ride bikes and gear from the world’s premier bike and gear manufacturers on Bentonville’s world-class trails!