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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The latest addition to the smokehouse Kessler trailhead. More to come! Frank Sharp , what can one say? We can’t thank him enough!
The latest addition to the smokehouse Kessler trailhead. More to come! Frank Sharp , what can one say? We can’t thank him enough!
Its release day for this years Slay Ride route. Thanks to @oorc_race_team Captain Kevin for this gem. Send thanks and or hate mail his way. Happy Holidays and recommend starting the hydration process now. 🤘🏽🎄🤘🏽Link to route in bio.
Its release day for this years Slay Ride route. Thanks to @oorc_race_team Captain Kevin for this gem. Send thanks and or hate mail his way. Happy Holidays and recommend starting the hydration process now. 🤘🏽🎄🤘🏽Link to route in bio.
Attn Slayetteville: Today we have prepped a long closed treasure for your Slay Ride enjoyment. This once a year treat is indeed sweet. Enjoy it on 12/14 or be sad. 😈
Attn Slayetteville: Today we have prepped a long closed treasure for your Slay Ride enjoyment. This once a year treat is indeed sweet. Enjoy it on 12/14 or be sad. 😈
Last chance.
We are now accepting nominations for 2025 board positions for the OORC and the @ozarktrailrunners. Per our bylaws nominees must have been OORC active members for the previous year and completed a minimum of 20 hours of trail maintenance or event support. Nominations will close on 12/4 and voting by active members will take place at the annual Slay Ride on 12/14 at 9am. Send nominations to OORC.club@gmail.com
Oorc:
President
Trails Coord
Rides Coord
OTC :
President
VP
Treasurer
Thanks!
Last chance.
We are now accepting nominations for 2025 board positions for the OORC and the @ozarktrailrunners. Per our bylaws nominees must have been OORC active members for the previous year and completed a minimum of 20 hours of trail maintenance or event support. Nominations will close on 12/4 and voting by active members will take place at the annual Slay Ride on 12/14 at 9am. Send nominations to OORC.club@gmail.com
Oorc:
President
Trails Coord
Rides Coord
OTC :
President
VP
Treasurer
Thanks!
Out today fine tuning the steep chunk. 22 degrees to start but quickly shedding layers climbing back out. Looking forward to 2025!
Out today fine tuning the steep chunk. 22 degrees to start but quickly shedding layers climbing back out. Looking forward to 2025!
FYI….this portion of the Traverse is temporarily closed. We know the Traverse is a mess at this point but we assure you there are people working on an endgame that will make most everyone happy. Hopefully can share some positive Traverse news with you all soon. Stay tuned.
FYI….this portion of the Traverse is temporarily closed. We know the Traverse is a mess at this point but we assure you there are people working on an endgame that will make most everyone happy. Hopefully can share some positive Traverse news with you all soon. Stay tuned.
Have you registered for the challenge yet? The 20th Annual BHC presented by @adventuresubaru arrives 1/24/25. Come unplug and enjoy three days off the grid. We have music from @thespooklights and @crescentcitycombo , infamous grilled cheese and tomato soup at the highest point in the Ozarks , The Wahzhazhe Summit! Sammies and soup courtesy of @buffalooutdoorcenter. DJ’s in the woods, great giveaways from Devils Den State Park and Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. Dinners and breakfast provided by @phattirebikeshop , @ozarknaturalfoods and OORC. With 10,000 plus volunteer hours annually in trail maintenance your OORC appreciates the support. Link to register in bio.
Have you registered for the challenge yet? The 20th Annual BHC presented by @adventuresubaru arrives 1/24/25. Come unplug and enjoy three days off the grid. We have music from @thespooklights and @crescentcitycombo , infamous grilled cheese and tomato soup at the highest point in the Ozarks , The Wahzhazhe Summit! Sammies and soup courtesy of @buffalooutdoorcenter. DJ’s in the woods, great giveaways from Devils Den State Park and Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. Dinners and breakfast provided by @phattirebikeshop , @ozarknaturalfoods and OORC. With 10,000 plus volunteer hours annually in trail maintenance your OORC appreciates the support. Link to register in bio.
Trail Luv weekend at the headwaters complete. 30+ trees cleared, tread repair, drainage work, miles and miles of leaf clearing by a crew of the best humans. So thankful for these volunteers who gave up their entire weekend to give back at the Buffalo. Much gratitude to the Headwaters School for their hospitality as well. This week we have Tuesday rides, a special Saturday project and Sunday we are at Kessler. Look for another weekend trail luv event at the headwaters coming soon. Lastly please consider getting registered for this years challenge and join the OORC. We need your support. Thanks, have a great week and make it count!
Trail Luv weekend at the headwaters complete. 30+ trees cleared, tread repair, drainage work, miles and miles of leaf clearing by a crew of the best humans. So thankful for these volunteers who gave up their entire weekend to give back at the Buffalo. Much gratitude to the Headwaters School for their hospitality as well. This week we have Tuesday rides, a special Saturday project and Sunday we are at Kessler. Look for another weekend trail luv event at the headwaters coming soon. Lastly please consider getting registered for this years challenge and join the OORC. We need your support. Thanks, have a great week and make it count!
A little Slay Ride update as we approach the date (12/14). We will release the route(s) in a couple of weeks but do want to let you know we have added what we are calling The Rudolph route. This route will be more beginner friendly and have leads and sweeps for the entire route. So, if you aren’t up for the full Slay this might be the ride for you. Both routes will hit the aid stations spread throughout Fayetteville including the ornament grab at the smokehouse. Thanks to all of our sponsors and @vincentedwardsdesign (for the ornaments) for their help in bringing this free event to you all.
A little Slay Ride update as we approach the date (12/14). We will release the route(s) in a couple of weeks but do want to let you know we have added what we are calling The Rudolph route. This route will be more beginner friendly and have leads and sweeps for the entire route. So, if you aren’t up for the full Slay this might be the ride for you. Both routes will hit the aid stations spread throughout Fayetteville including the ornament grab at the smokehouse. Thanks to all of our sponsors and @vincentedwardsdesign (for the ornaments) for their help in bringing this free event to you all.
This weekend we will be out at the headwaters all weekend. We get started at 9am on Saturday and continue through Sunday afternoon. Volunteers are welcome to camp Saturday evening. Focus will be clearing heavy leaf off from rock sections and drains as well as tread work to get Twisted Hickory challenge ready. We hope to see some of you there in preparation for year 20 of the challenge.
This weekend we will be out at the headwaters all weekend. We get started at 9am on Saturday and continue through Sunday afternoon. Volunteers are welcome to camp Saturday evening. Focus will be clearing heavy leaf off from rock sections and drains as well as tread work to get Twisted Hickory challenge ready. We hope to see some of you there in preparation for year 20 of the challenge.
Good times along lower Saddle Up today clearing invasive. Thanks to the City of Fayetteville and all the students from UofA for joining in today. Tomorrow starting at 11am you can swing by the smokehouse to pick up finisher mugs and team trophies for @beastofburden24 . We will hang around until 1 or so.
Good times along lower Saddle Up today clearing invasive. Thanks to the City of Fayetteville and all the students from UofA for joining in today. Tomorrow starting at 11am you can swing by the smokehouse to pick up finisher mugs and team trophies for @beastofburden24 . We will hang around until 1 or so.
Today we want to recognize our amazing race team on the completion of their first season together. The OORC team formed this year bringing in a mix of seasoned race veterans and multiple first time racers. Through the course of the AMBCS season the race team brought home more than 40 individual podium positions(42) and 6 overall points podiums. They took home 1st in the overall A Team points competition to wrap it up. They have three members qualified and now headed to Leadville and multiple podium finishes in other local and regional events. Our favorite part and a requirement to be on this team is volunteering with OORC. As a group the team has given back over 600 hours in trail work this season. With members ranging from 10 years old to noneya the team welcomes anyone to join. You can reach out to the teams captain Kevin Cox at k1andcox@gmail.com for more info. That brings us to the teams sponsors. The team is only possible because of them and we appreciate you all and hope the team has represented you well. Thanks to @adventuresubaru @fossilcovebrewing @theeyecenterfayetteville @risept_nwa @fayettevillear @tcmenterprises .
Today we want to recognize our amazing race team on the completion of their first season together. The OORC team formed this year bringing in a mix of seasoned race veterans and multiple first time racers. Through the course of the AMBCS season the race team brought home more than 40 individual podium positions(42) and 6 overall points podiums. They took home 1st in the overall A Team points competition to wrap it up. They have three members qualified and now headed to Leadville and multiple podium finishes in other local and regional events. Our favorite part and a requirement to be on this team is volunteering with OORC. As a group the team has given back over 600 hours in trail work this season. With members ranging from 10 years old to noneya the team welcomes anyone to join. You can reach out to the teams captain Kevin Cox at k1andcox@gmail.com for more info. That brings us to the teams sponsors. The team is only possible because of them and we appreciate you all and hope the team has represented you well. Thanks to @adventuresubaru @fossilcovebrewing @theeyecenterfayetteville @risept_nwa @fayettevillear @tcmenterprises .
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OORC Trail Crew spend hundreds of individual hours maintaining adopted trail systems each year.
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