Ozark OffRoad Cyclists

The OORC is a nonprofit organization based in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas dedicated to Mountain Biking

Advocate --- The OORC have been mountain biking and building and maintaining mountain bike trails for as long as there has been mountain biking in Arkansas. We have been instrumental in creating and maintaining the biking trails at Devils Den State Park, Hobbs State Park, Lake Fayetteville City Park, Lake Leatherwood City Park, Lake Sequoyah, Lake Wilson, Lake Wedington National Forest area, the Buffalo Headwaters, and at many other lesser known places around northwest Arkansas. The OORC has been an IMBA member since our inception, and we continually advocate for more and better trails in the region.

Ride --- We ride in some of the most beautiful places in Arkansas. Every month the OORC leads a ride on different trails. Some of our favorite destinations include the Syllamo Trail System, Hobbs State Park Conservation Area, Lake Leatherwood, and the Buffalo Headwaters. We also lead rides in the Ouachitas, Arkansas River Valley, southern Missouri, and western Oklahoma. In the spring, summer, and fall we lead and/or participate in Wednesday afternoon rides starting at the Highroller Cyclery in Fayetteville. We offer rides for every level of rider from beginner to expert. Ride ratings are rated based upon a combination of skill and endurance levels.

Work --- The OORC currently helps maintain trails at most every mountain biking destination in northwest Arkansas. We think that biking trails add to the quality of life in our area, and most OORC members spend many hours every year helping to make more and better trails around the Ozarks. Trail work varies from raking leaves and clipping brush, to constructing bridges and crib walls, to creating trail surfaces with bench cuts and rocks, to clearing trail debris with chainsaws and axes. We are dedicated to keeping trails open for both mountain bike enthusiasts and novices and warmly welcome volunteers on all work days.

Create --- The OORC supports, organizes and hosts mountain biking events like the mid-winter Ozark Headwaters Challenge.

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 Eureka Springs Fat Tire Fest