News Release:
Ozark Mountain Bike Festival Scheduled For This Weekend (April 6-7)
Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Reports On A Long Held MTB Festival In The Ozark Mountains, Arkansas, Where Riders Of All Experience Levels Are Welcome.
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism's website.
The Ozark Mountain Bike Festival will take place on one of the first mountain bike trails in the Arkansas on April 6-7 at Devil’s Den State Park near West Fork. Celebrating 30 years, the MTB (mountain bilking) event includes scheduled bike rides, workshops, a skills course, friendly competitions and an evening social. Test your biking skills as you pedal along on guided mountain bike rides over rolling, rocky terrain and creeks. Riders of all experience levels are welcome and rides vary in length and difficulty. Each ride will be geared to a group’s overall ability, so any level of rider can find a ride appropriate to his or her skills. The trails vary in length and some of the rides for the festival will use a combination of trails.
The festival begins at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 6, with a ride on one of the first mountain bike trails in the state – Fossil Flats. At 7:30 p.m. on the same trail is the yearly night ride. Festival participants usually include beginners who want to learn about the sport, or people that have just moved to the area and want to become familiar with the trails before striking out on their own. Experienced riders attend to meet other mountain bikers and talk with them about additional places to ride. Plenty of fun, social elements are included in the festival mix, including a poker run and paddle boat race. Also bring your appetite for pizza, hamburgers, cake and ice cream to celebrate 30 years of mountain biking at Devil’s Den at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is FREE. Those attending can plan to spend the night, or just attend the festival. Camping is recommended for the full experience if you are looking for authentic things to do in Arkansas. Camping and cabins are available at Devil’s Den; cabin reservations usually go quickly. Group camping is also available.
For the full schedule of events, call 479-761-3325 or email tim.scott@arkansas.gov, and visit Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism for the full press release.