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.
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Easter Sunday flagging and corridor clearing. Even had a visit from Kesslers OG. Have a great day one and all.
Easter Sunday flagging and corridor clearing. Even had a visit from Kesslers OG. Have a great day one and all.
In preparation for what’s looking like another ridiculous amount of rain at once we went to our old friend Gregory Park this morning. We did our best to give it a fighting chance and cleared every drain on the jump lines and knocked out a few repairs. Hopefully it will help keep damage to a minimum. We will check back in later today with news on tomorrow’s rides at Devils Den. ✌🏽
In preparation for what’s looking like another ridiculous amount of rain at once we went to our old friend Gregory Park this morning. We did our best to give it a fighting chance and cleared every drain on the jump lines and knocked out a few repairs. Hopefully it will help keep damage to a minimum. We will check back in later today with news on tomorrow’s rides at Devils Den. ✌🏽
Weekend wrap/photo dump. Friday we knocked out some repairs on Flight Training and Saturday/Sunday were spent clearing trees and knocking out one massive armored drain project, one smaller one and benching o’plenty. Thanks to the OORC volunteers for all you do. This week we have Tuesday night rides at Hobbs (Little Clifty) , Trail Luv at Gregory on Friday and the condensed Ozark MTB Festival on Saturday at the den with group rides all day long. We have a few trees around town reported to the hotline and we will be taking care of those tomorrow. Have a great week friends.
Weekend wrap/photo dump. Friday we knocked out some repairs on Flight Training and Saturday/Sunday were spent clearing trees and knocking out one massive armored drain project, one smaller one and benching o’plenty. Thanks to the OORC volunteers for all you do. This week we have Tuesday night rides at Hobbs (Little Clifty) , Trail Luv at Gregory on Friday and the condensed Ozark MTB Festival on Saturday at the den with group rides all day long. We have a few trees around town reported to the hotline and we will be taking care of those tomorrow. Have a great week friends.
Hearing whispers that BOB early(cheaper) registration is coming soon. Start getting your friends together and form those teams or take it on solo. Party pace or fire breather it’s up to you but BOB will punish all. The longest 24 hour race in the world returns Nov 1st. The @beastofburden24 .
Hearing whispers that BOB early(cheaper) registration is coming soon. Start getting your friends together and form those teams or take it on solo. Party pace or fire breather it’s up to you but BOB will punish all. The longest 24 hour race in the world returns Nov 1st. The @beastofburden24 .
OORC volunteers knocked out more storm damage today. Traverse from smokehouse to Serpentine is now debris free and had drainage and leaf dams cleared as has Flight Training. Mt Sequoyah has had reported trees cleared as well. So we have swept the entire Kessler system minus Rock City. We will get to that as well soon. Trails are still way too wet to ride unfortunately. In response to that the Tuesday Night Rides heads to Wedington tomorrow. We are pushing the start time back to 6:15 to allow for traffic. Lastly , please consider joining the OORC. Visit OORC.org today. Thanks friends.
OORC volunteers knocked out more storm damage today. Traverse from smokehouse to Serpentine is now debris free and had drainage and leaf dams cleared as has Flight Training. Mt Sequoyah has had reported trees cleared as well. So we have swept the entire Kessler system minus Rock City. We will get to that as well soon. Trails are still way too wet to ride unfortunately. In response to that the Tuesday Night Rides heads to Wedington tomorrow. We are pushing the start time back to 6:15 to allow for traffic. Lastly , please consider joining the OORC. Visit OORC.org today. Thanks friends.
Sunday funday! OORC and OTR members attacked storm cleanup today. The majority of our volunteers were on Kessler for 6+ hours and those who weren’t had run 13 miles beforehand at a race. All storm debris, leaf dams, downed trees, root ball tread damage and drains have been cleared on Saddle Up, Last Call, Terrapin Station, Escalator, Bewitched, Crazy Mary, Chinkapin, Eggbeater, Western Myth, Spellbound and Traverse from the arches to Crazy. We will hit Rock City, Flight Training and the rest of Traverse tomorrow. Meanwhile out at the headwaters OORC and og How provided snacks, water and electrolytes for racers coming through at @ozarkdoom . There is a lot of water coming down Kessler and needless to say trails are going to need a long time to dry out. Have a great week and your OORC will check back in tomorrow with updates. 🤘🏽🤘🏽
Sunday funday! OORC and OTR members attacked storm cleanup today. The majority of our volunteers were on Kessler for 6+ hours and those who weren’t had run 13 miles beforehand at a race. All storm debris, leaf dams, downed trees, root ball tread damage and drains have been cleared on Saddle Up, Last Call, Terrapin Station, Escalator, Bewitched, Crazy Mary, Chinkapin, Eggbeater, Western Myth, Spellbound and Traverse from the arches to Crazy. We will hit Rock City, Flight Training and the rest of Traverse tomorrow. Meanwhile out at the headwaters OORC and og How provided snacks, water and electrolytes for racers coming through at @ozarkdoom . There is a lot of water coming down Kessler and needless to say trails are going to need a long time to dry out. Have a great week and your OORC will check back in tomorrow with updates. 🤘🏽🤘🏽
For anyone questioning the postponement of this weekends Devils Den event here are a couple of pics. Top being the dam/spillway and the bottom being the road into the event hub at campground A. 😳 Stay safe while out and about friends!
For anyone questioning the postponement of this weekends Devils Den event here are a couple of pics. Top being the dam/spillway and the bottom being the road into the event hub at campground A. 😳 Stay safe while out and about friends!
This weekends 36th Ozark MTB Festival is postponing. Your safety and trail conditions make this the correct call. We are now doing a one day event on 4/19 and we will pack as much as we can in. Obviously camping is not really an option as the park is fully booked for months now. That said you can call and ask or visit the website and look for availability. So the rides and cookout will happen! We will get an updated schedule out soon. Sorry but we will make the best of it.
This weekends 36th Ozark MTB Festival is postponing. Your safety and trail conditions make this the correct call. We are now doing a one day event on 4/19 and we will pack as much as we can in. Obviously camping is not really an option as the park is fully booked for months now. That said you can call and ask or visit the website and look for availability. So the rides and cookout will happen! We will get an updated schedule out soon. Sorry but we will make the best of it.
A couple of weeks ago we announced a partnership with Hobbs for a monthly ride and this time we are excited to bring the OG into the mix. While we await making a call on the festival this weekend we can share that going forward the OORC will host our Tuesday night rides at Devils Den State Park the 2nd Tuesday of every month starting May 13th at 6:15 pm. OORC volunteers have spent 1000’s of hours in this park. Maintaining trails, repairing trails, building trails and hosting events. It holds a special place in AR MTB history. We are thankful and happy to give back to the places we love. Come play in the dirt with us. With weekly rides and weekly trail luv days we have options galore! Stay dry out there.🤘🏽🤘🏽
A couple of weeks ago we announced a partnership with Hobbs for a monthly ride and this time we are excited to bring the OG into the mix. While we await making a call on the festival this weekend we can share that going forward the OORC will host our Tuesday night rides at Devils Den State Park the 2nd Tuesday of every month starting May 13th at 6:15 pm. OORC volunteers have spent 1000’s of hours in this park. Maintaining trails, repairing trails, building trails and hosting events. It holds a special place in AR MTB history. We are thankful and happy to give back to the places we love. Come play in the dirt with us. With weekly rides and weekly trail luv days we have options galore! Stay dry out there.🤘🏽🤘🏽
Monday morning OORC volunteers at it again. After clearing all of Twisted Pines and Western Don a few days ago the entirety of Twin Knobs has now been cleared of downed trees. Lake Wedington is clear and a great wet weather option if you’re in need of one. Thanks to the trail user for the outstanding pin locations via our text option at (218) 389-TREE(8733). What’s next?!?! 🤘🏽🤘🏽
Monday morning OORC volunteers at it again. After clearing all of Twisted Pines and Western Don a few days ago the entirety of Twin Knobs has now been cleared of downed trees. Lake Wedington is clear and a great wet weather option if you’re in need of one. Thanks to the trail user for the outstanding pin locations via our text option at (218) 389-TREE(8733). What’s next?!?! 🤘🏽🤘🏽
OORC weekend wrap up:
OORC volunteers provided aid at the @styxandstonestrail race on Saturday and we had a blast doing it. Who knows what next years peeps will be sitting in?! IYKYK. That brought us to Sunday where our OORC volunteers continued to make progress on our latest project on Kessler. There is going to be something for everyone with this one. Black, blue and green all covered. Coming soonish. We can’t thank our volunteers enough. YOU are the example all should strive for. We love ya and look forward to years of goodness yet to come. This week we have Tuesday night rides from the smokehouse and we head out to Devils Den for the festival all weekend. Tons of group rides for all levels and times during the day on Saturday. Have a great week and make it count friends!
OORC weekend wrap up:
OORC volunteers provided aid at the @styxandstonestrail race on Saturday and we had a blast doing it. Who knows what next years peeps will be sitting in?! IYKYK. That brought us to Sunday where our OORC volunteers continued to make progress on our latest project on Kessler. There is going to be something for everyone with this one. Black, blue and green all covered. Coming soonish. We can’t thank our volunteers enough. YOU are the example all should strive for. We love ya and look forward to years of goodness yet to come. This week we have Tuesday night rides from the smokehouse and we head out to Devils Den for the festival all weekend. Tons of group rides for all levels and times during the day on Saturday. Have a great week and make it count friends!
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OORC Trail Crew spend hundreds of individual hours maintaining adopted trail systems each year.
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