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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Weekend wrap : OORC were happy to provide an aid station at mile 9 for the @styxandstonestrail race out at Devils Den. We also took care of some small trees in other places. This week we have Tuesday night rides at Fitzgerald and weather permitting we will be leading a ton of rides out at the den on Saturday as well. Looking ahead in the month of April we will have volunteer opportunities at Markham, Wedington and Lincoln. Have a great week and lots of info to come your way soon on new things!
Gregory Park has had all the wooden features entry/exits redone after years of erosion. They are back to being kiddo friendly. The @lewisautogroup canny with the assist. Cleared the trees reported to the hotline on Western Myth and Chinkapin as well. Carry on.
A few snaps from today’s adventures. New trails flagged and trees cleared elsewhere. Join us tomorrow for a volunteer opportunity at Gregory Park. We will work on raking, drains and the skills area. 8 am start friends!
A FREE weekend of group rides, a cookout, the big splash , ice cream, bike toss and so much more. Did we mention FREE? Yep! Come out to the den and hang where it all started.
Thanks to the crew who came out to Centennial today. Over the last couple of weekends OORC volunteers have put over 150 hours into helping make the courses shine. Shoutout to our guy Austin with Faytown for all he does as well. This weeks Tuesday night rides will leave from Fossil Cove for hot laps at Gregory. Speaking of Gregory we will be back on Saturday to give it a good raking. The Sunday Grind returns on Sunday. Congrats to our @oorc_race_team members who took part in Mid South and Doom over the weekend as well. Last but not least a reminder that Centennial is for the most part closed all week while the US Cup Races are in town. Have a great week and make it count!
Wedington on a Saturday. Trees cleared on the following: Wiggins Way, Feral Hog, Western Don,Knobs and one in the park. We have a great plan in place with our @borderlineozarkorc branch to keep the system under control this growing season. Tomorrow we are out at Centennial for some raking and tread repair for anyone looking to get a little exercise before we go back to winter. 8am in the main lot. Moooovin’!!!
For the first time ever we invite you to come and race the monument trails of Hobbs at Monumental Mayhem on 6/21/26. Racers, depending on your cat you will take on some combination of Karst and both Wolf Dens. Registration opens 4/1 but it’s no Aprils Fools joke that kids 14 and under race free all thanks to our presenting partner @adventuresubaru . We want to thank the fine people out at Hobbs for working with us to make this a reality. There will be some quirky offbeat tasks regarding team tent setup and parking but we are going to make it work. All of those details and finalized courses will become available to you in May. Let’s make this first go one to remember!
Join OORC VP Crystal Cox tonight at Fossil Cove then head to Gregory for hot laps and social time. Wheels roll at 6. Tuesday night rides will meet up top at Centennial at 6. Saturday we are at Gregory and Sunday at Centennial for trail luv. There is a new entrance/exit on the Traverse at the smokehouse. It is now directly across from the parking lot. Thanks to CC for clearing the leaner during her ride. Have a great week!
Today as we celebrate international women’s day, OORC in collaboration with Smokehouse Cycles hosted a women’s ride/run winetasting event. The afternoon started with gathering for mocktails and then we rolled/ran out from the smokehouse down the Greenway for an urban adventure. The afternoon wrapped up with a special wine tasting back at the Smokehouse Cycle shop. It was a great opportunity to celebrate women participating in trail running, mountain biking and trail conservation.
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.
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OORC Trail Crew spend hundreds of individual hours maintaining adopted trail systems each year.
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