OZ Trails: Explained

OZ Trails: Explained

Written by Mike Abb It was 2016, and Bentonville was getting serious about mountain biking. We had just opened phase 2 of Slaughter Pen and were starting on the trails at the Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. The International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) had agreed...
Hightag Graduates from Embark

Hightag Graduates from Embark

Alex and Jonathan de la Fuente of Hightag will join 15 other outdoor recreation startups graduating this week from Embark, a national accelerator program hosted by Founded Outdoors and REI Path Ahead Ventures that provides entrepreneurs of color the resources to...
Trail Sisters NWA

Trail Sisters NWA

Guest blog and photos by: Trail Sisters NWA Trail Sisters is an organization focused on increasing women’s participation and opportunity in hiking and trail running. The founder, Gina Lucrezi, saw a lack of female representation in the outdoor space and created the...
OZ Cycling Tours: Greenway Tours in Bentonville, Ark.

OZ Cycling Tours: Greenway Tours in Bentonville, Ark.

Guest blog written by: OZ Cycling Tours Looking for an adventure-filled day for the entire family? Oz Cycling Tours can help you with that! Their guides can plan trips that will host to riders of all ages, including stops for the kids to enjoy some fun time off the...
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve: Paradise Found 5k

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve: Paradise Found 5k

Guest blog written by: Taylor Reed, Peel Compton Foundation Marketing Manager It’s no secret that Bentonville is home to some of the country’s best mountain bike trails! For those of us that crave a thrilling experience on two wheels, Northwest Arkansas is a really...
2024 Mountain Bike Events

2024 Mountain Bike Events

It’s time to update those calendars! Enjoy events like social rides, fundraisers, races, and true character-testing rides this year on your favorite OZ Trails. Not interested in riding? Most events are also open to spectators and rely on volunteers. There are...
OZ Suspension Solutions | Bentonville, Arkansas

OZ Suspension Solutions | Bentonville, Arkansas

  Mountain bike maintenance is more than keeping your chain clean, tires aired up, and brakes functioning. Suspension upkeep is also a vital part of riding -and having an enjoyable and safe time on- your mountain bike. Suspension only started becoming popular in...
Master Layering For Your Fall Bike Rides

Master Layering For Your Fall Bike Rides

  As the vibrant autumn hues unfold, cyclists eagerly embrace the crisp air and scenic beauty that fall brings. However, mastering the art of layering is essential for an enjoyable and comfortable biking experience during this season. Fall weather can be...