Ozark Off Road Cyclists
To Advocate for, Build, Maintain and PreserveAdvocate for, Build, Maintain and Preservesustainable multi-use soft surface trails in the Arkansas Ozarks and Arkansas River Valley.
To Advocate for, Build, Maintain and Preserve sustainable multi-use soft surface trails in the Arkansas Ozarks and River Valley.
Ozark Off Road Cyclists of Arkansas
Chapter Member of the International Mountain Bicycling Association
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating, enhancing, and preserving great mountain biking experiences. IMBA's mission is to create, enhance, and protect great places to ride mountain bikes, and to promote responsible mountain biking practices that benefit everyone.
As a chapter member of IMBA, the Ozark Off Road Cyclists (OORC) benefits from IMBA's expertise in trail design, construction, and maintenance, as well as advocacy efforts on behalf of mountain bikers. The OORC works closely with IMBA to ensure that the trails they build and maintain are sustainable, environmentally responsible, and enjoyable for riders of all skill levels.
Since its founding in 1997, the OORC has been dedicated to building and maintaining soft surface trails in the Arkansas Ozarks and Arkansas River Valley. The organization's efforts have helped to create a thriving outdoor community in the region, with opportunities for hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. The OORC regularly partners with local, state, and federal land managers to ensure that their trail-building efforts are in compliance with environmental regulations and conservation principles.
In addition to building and maintaining trails, the OORC is also committed to advocating for appropriate multi-use trail systems that benefit all trail users. The organization believes that trails should be accessible to a wide range of users, and that a collaborative approach is necessary to ensure that everyone's needs are met. As a chapter member of IMBA, the OORC is part of a larger network of organizations and individuals who share this commitment to sustainable, responsible, and enjoyable mountain biking experiences.
Below you can find a list of opened and closed OORC trails
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For over a quarter of a century @adventuresubaru has supported the OORC. They have made it possible to bring you events like The Buffalo Headwaters Challenge and allow all racers 14 and under to race free at Hobbs. They are huge supporters of their community in multiple ways. We were honored to do up lunch for their entire crew today as a small thank you. We appreciate you and all you do for NWA!
In 2025 500+ racers from 19 states converged on Kessler for @beastofburden24 . We are already planning huge surprises and new wrinkles for 2026. One item of utmost importance is of course coffee. We are in search of a new coffee partner for the 2026 event. Please reach out to events@oorc.org if you or someone you know is interested. Thanks!
Did you attend this years challenge? Take your finisher patch or show your receipt to the crew @smokehouse.cycles and they will knock a cool fifty bucks off your tuneup! Get in quick.
Weekend wrap: Strong crew out at Cent on Saturday to do some major prep work for the US Pro Cup races later this month. Way to show up @faymtb and set the example. Today we knocked another couple of items off the Fayetteville Traverse checklist as we head to a grand opening celebration later this summer. We have installed an official entrance off of Sang Ave and repaired the washed out section heading up to Stonebreaker. Thanks to all the volunteers who showed up all weekend long. This week is looking soggy so we will see how our weekly rides shakeout. Update those soon! Have a great week and let’s do some good friends!
For 2025 we made the decision to rename the motherships volunteer of the year award. It’s no longer just VOY it is The John Sage Volunteer Of The Year Award. Those of you who know him will recognize this as a well deserved honor. We are happy to announce that our new Vice President Crystal Cox is the winner for 2025. She has spent countless hours bringing our events to life, hosting socials, coaching NICA, guiding rides, building trail, maintaining trail, becoming cat 2 state champ, and now a certified sawyer. We love ya CC and thanks for all you do! 💪🏽
Challenge photos now available for you all. Link in bio. Enjoy. Thanks @kateaustinphotography
That’s just about a wrap on the 21st challenge. Thanks to @adventuresubaru @phattirebikeshop @buffalooutdoorcenter @ozarknaturalfoods @fossilcovebrewing @smokehouse.cycles @chucky_waggs @justinlarkinmusic @trailsidecoffeecompany_ ProChill, Liquor World, The Headwaters Community, volunteers and every single one of you who came out this year. We hope we provided you bang for your buck. We have pictures coming from the great @kateaustinphotography and those will be free for you all. Save the date and we will see you for the 22nd on 1/29/27! P.S. We heard something that really stuck with us this weekend. Someone mentioned how amazing and out of the norm it was to be with such a large gathering and people were not glued to their phones the entire time. Maybe being out of service occasionally isn’t a bad thing. Something to ponder.
Happy challenge Friday! Reminder that this is a bring your own cup event!!!! We will not have cups, mugs, glasses etc etc for you to use. Bring your favorite drinking vessels along with you later today! 3pm arrival at earliest! Thanks!!!!
The 21st Annual Buffalo Headwaters Challenge presented by @adventuresubaru is almost here friends! A few final notes:
Online registration closes tonight at midnight.
You can register onsite with cash, check and possibly Venmo. Do not arrive before 3pm tomorrow. Please follow the instructions of the parking volunteers. There is a BURN BAN in effect. There will be no fire pits this year. Sorry about that but please respect the ban. We will have additional swag from OORC and CCriders on hand for purchase with all monies going back into the trails. We encourage everyone to thank our sponsors and volunteers. The event doesn’t happen without them. We will celebrate some who have gone WAY above and beyond on Saturday night. Be aware as you approach Red Star there are a couple of road projects in progress. One of which becomes a one lane highway for a short distance. Lastly get the route downloaded onto your device before getting out there. We will try to answer any questions before we head out for our second day of setup in the morning. We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow! Let’s go!!!
Online registration closes for the challenge tonight at midnight! See previous posts or email for schedule of events. We do need to emphasize there is a burn ban in effect. No fire pits will be permitted currently. Also event grounds do not open for business until 3pm Friday afternoon. Please do not show up before then. It’s always a race against the clock to be ready by then. Your OORC is headed out now to begin setup. Another update coming tonight.
Tailwind at Gregory is back open friends. The stick has been fully repaired to its original glory. @artistjasonjones has worked his magic and even made new boards look aged. There’s rumblings of the 3rd and final wall coming to life soon. 😉
Tailwind at Gregory Park will be closed today while the artwork is repaired on the stick. Let’s give @artistjasonjones a little space to work today. Thanks!
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OORC Trail Crew spend hundreds of individual hours maintaining adopted trail systems each year.
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A partnership with the Ozark Off Road Cyclists creates a unique platform to strengthen a partner’s brand affiliation, loyalty, and recognition while increasing economic and business benefits in the communities we both serve.
