About Ozark Off Road Cyclist
Chapter Member of the International Mountain Bicycling Association
The OORC has been instrumental in the development of trail systems at Lake Fayetteville, Mt. Sequoyah, Kessler Mountain Regional Park, Lake Leatherwood Park in Eureka Springs, Devil's Den State Park, Hobbs State Park, Lake Wedington Recreational Area, The Upper Buffalo, Lincoln Lake, the Runway Bike Park, the Great Passion Play, Gregory Park, City Lake in Siloam Springs and numerous other projects. We are committed to developing sustainable trails to support multiple user groups including hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners while identifying appropriate opportunities for mountain bike progression.
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OORC In Action
Accomplishments of Ozark Off Road Cyclists of Arkansas
2011
Rehabilitating Lake Fayetteville Trail
Awarded Volunteer Club of the Year by the Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association for rehabilitating Lake Fayetteville Trail
2012
Completing the Lake Fayetteville Trails System Enhancement
Awarded Volunteer Club of the Year by City of Fayetteville for completeing the Lake Fayetteville Trails system enhancement
2013
Enhance Trail at the Buffalo Headwaters
Awarded grant by the Walton Family Foundation to build and enhance 30 miles of trail at the Buffalo Headwaters
2014
Preserving Mt. Kessler
Accomplished preserving Mt. Kessler by partnering with Mt. Kessler Greenways and Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association bringing awareness to the community about unmatched beauty and need to preserve Kessler mountain.
2016
Phase 1 Construction at Siloam Springs City Lake
Awarded private and public funding to oversee Phase 1 construction of multiuse trail and additional recreational amenities at Siloam Springs City Lake
2017
Construction Gregory Park in Fayetteville
Awarded grant from the Walton Family Foundation to oversee the creation of cycling optimized flow lines, a skills park, and pump track at Gregory Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Fostered 1100 volunteer hours towards the construction of a new multi-use loop for hikers, bikers, trail runners, and dog walkers.
Construction in Huntsville, AR
Awarded private and public funding to oversee the construction of a bicycle playground and skills course in Huntsville, Arkansas
Purchase of 40-acres Adjacent to Mt. Kessler
Awarded grant to secure the purchase of 40-acres of property adjacent to Mt. Kessler. The purchase preserves open-space and existing trail, while creating future opportunities for access to additional communities.
Selected as Volunteer Group of the Year for City
Selected as Volunteer Group of the Year by the City of Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Department.
Selected as Volunteer Group of the Year for State
Selected as Volunteer Group of the Year by the Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA).
Selected as the Trails Organization of the Year
Selected as the Trails Organization of the Year by the Arkansas Trails Council, a council with representation by all trail user groups.
Consulted on Construction of Downhill Trail
Consulted for the City of Eureka Springs on construction of downhill trail additions to Lake Leatherwood Park in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, publicly advocating for development and working with City Leaders to secure funding.
Consulted for The Great Passion Play
Consulted for The Great Passion Play on 600+ acre trail masterplan, working with their leadership to secure funding for multi-phase trail development in Carroll County, Arkansas.
2018
Lead Consultant the Runway Bike Park in Springdale
Served as lead consultant on concept, planning, and construction of the Runway Bike Park at the Jones Center in Springdale, Arkansas.
Construct “The Grove” Trail System
In partnership with the Pea Ridge ISD and the Arkansas NICA League, successfully fostered volunteer efforts to construct “The Grove” trail system on public school property in Pea Ridge, Arkansas.
Phase 2 Development at Siloam Springs City Lake
Awarded private and public funding to oversee Phase 2 development at Siloam Springs City lake including the regions first “Canopy” boardwalk and a bicycle skills park and asphalt pump track for the communities of Western Benton County.
Consulted for the City of Alma
Consulted for the City of Alma, raising private funding to master plan 450+ acres of public park property at Lake Alma in Alma, Arkansas. City leadership unanimously approved master plan and volunteer construction began in 2019.
2019
Development of Colley Park in Van Buren, AR
Awarded private and public funding to oversee development of Colley Park in Van Buren, Arkansas. Once complete, the park will include multiuse and cycling optimized soft-surface trails – a first for the Van Buren community.
2019 Henry Award for ‘Outstanding Volunteer Service’
Nominated as a finalist for the Arkansas State Tourism 2019 Henry Award for ‘Outstanding Volunteer Service’, presented to a community, individual or organization that through outstanding volunteer spirit has made a substantial contribution to Arkansas’ tourism industry.
Launched the Kessler Campaign
Launched the Kessler Campaign – a community supported trail project to raise $125,000 towards future trail development on Kessler Mountain in Fayetteville, Arkansas.