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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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!
Taking care of your adult beverage needs this weekend with the help of The Cove and LW. Thanks to them both and support them when you can!
All weekend long @trailsidecoffeecompany_ will be onsite at the headwaters fueling your coffee needs. OORC has your basic but still delicious brew covered but Trailside can whip up your cafe, mocha, latte, espresso, doppio, ristretto, lungo, cortado, cappuccino, affogato, frappe, macchiato Vienna, black eye and red eye if you wish for additional monies. They will also have treats for purchase! Thanks for being out there Trailside!
So much gratitude to the fine humans at Pro Chill, Phat Tire and ONF for help in providing meals during this coming weekends 21st Annual Buffalo Headwaters Challenge. We couldn’t do it without you all!
Only 9 of these limited edition event posters remain. If you want one we recommend you grab one now before they are gone. Available on the registration page (link in bio). 11x17 on a heavy stock card with artwork by the amazing @bigbotcreative .
It’s challenge week! We can’t wait to get out to the headwaters and mostly unplug and hang out with the best humans. Great live music, great food, great trails, great brews, great coffee, huge climbs, huge descents, no fuss, no frills, no shiny things. The weather is looking favorable and although we have had a large number of transfers after the postponement we are still going to make amazing memories together. Here’s a few scenes from last year. Information email coming tomorrow! If you haven’t registered now is the time!
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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.
