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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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!
Trees cleared ✔️ Skinny repaired ✔️new trail flagged ✔️ all on this amazing Friday. You can help support our work by getting registered for The 21st Annual Buffalo Headwaters Challenge. We are one week away! We will update Sundays trail luv and group rides after Saturdays rain totals.
This wall ride at Gregory has been repaired (thanks A!) and is open. The artwork will be restored soon and we will close again for that. For now let it rip before that rain hits!
Weekend wrap! Saturday kicked off with our crew out at Frost Fest. We had a blast and met so many people that were learning about us for the first time. Today our volunteers were out at Kessler working on a new trailhead portion of Traverse and this evening our Super Bowl team met for our board meeting. This week is loaded with group rides and trail luv. Make the week count and do some good out there! Let’s gooooo!
Come see us at Frost Fest ! Slayetteville™️ T’s available until they aren’t!
Happy Friday! We made it friends. As we all know our trails are super saturated and we appreciate everyone giving them time to dry a bit. Lots of updates coming soon but let’s focus on this weekend. Tomorrow come see us at Frost Fest. We are in vendor area B! Thanks to @fossilcovebrewing for having us! Sunday we meet at the smokehouse for some trail work (corridor clearing) at Kessler. Reminder that we are two weeks out from headwaters and you can still get registered. Speaking of headwaters, the pics here are from our work out there this week. Amazing things coming. How many fire towers can you find? We hope to see you this weekend! Let’s gooooooo Frost Fest!!!!!!
For anyone who may have missed the news the challenge has been postponed and will now take place 2/20-2/22. Don’t show up tomorrow! As of yesterday afternoon very little has melted and a plow had shown up for the first time on Cave Mtn Rd. Many thanks to attendees for their understanding, support and the committee of volunteers that puts this event together. They basically have had to do it all over again in a very short amount of time. Three weeks and we will try again!
Thanks to all of our sponsors for working with us on the new dates for the challenge. Great news we were also able to keep @chucky_waggs and @justinlarkinmusic on the new dates as well. Now we need you to support your OORC and get registered!
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OORC Trail Crew spend hundreds of individual hours maintaining adopted trail systems each year.
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OORC Partners
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.
