2024 Adventure-Cross in Bentonville, Arkansas

All races are exclusively for Genuine Strider Bikes — no other balance bike brands allowed.

The Adventure-Cross is the ultimate race for 3 to 6-year-olds with boundless energy. Run, stride and pedal through an epic course. This is a race of endurance over a long period of time and requires skills a lot like a Cyclocross race! It will be a somewhat challenging race, so please be sure that your racer is up for the challenge!

The Adventure-Cross race is broken up into three different classes depending on age - each age class will race separately for four races total.

Age Classes

• 3 years old
• 4 years old
• 5 years old
• 6 years old

This race is only for ages 3 to 6-years-old on the Strider 14x Bike. No Strider 12" Balance Bikes are allowed due to the nature of this race.

Register now or before October 11 at 11:59 PM CST. No sign-ups will be accepted after the deadline or on race day, so don't wait! Only one racer is allowed to register per form. To register multiple racers, repeat the registration process for each racer.

Adventure-Cross Race Stages:

Stage 1 - Racers run one lap (no bike).

Stage 2 - Parent hands off the balance bike for one lap at the Pit Stop. (Balance Mode)

Stage 3 - Another Pit Stop where a parent or guardian attaches the pedal kit.*

Stage 4 - Racers pedal one lap to the finish line! (Pedal Mode)

*Pit Stop Info - A parent will be assigned a spot to attach the pedal kit when the racer finishes Stage 2 in Balance Mode. Once attached, racers continue in pedal mode for the final lap. Make sure to practice attaching the pedal kit before race day!

The course is packed with obstacles where racers might need to lift their bikes to keep going. It could take 15-20 minutes to complete, and awards are based on laps and finishing order.

The race will be on October 12 at City of Bentonville Slaughter Pen Trails - 2400 N. Walton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712. We will have the following tentative schedule for the Adventure-Cross race.

Friday, October 11 (CST) at Strider Store Bentonville - 109 N. Main. St. Bentonville, AR 72712:

• 5:00 - 7:00 PM - Pack Pickup and Tech Inspection

Saturday, October 12 (CST) at City of Bentonville Slaughter Pen Trails - 2400 N. Walton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712

• 1:00 - 3:00 PM - Family Fun Activities
• 1:00 - 2:15 PM - Packet Pickup and Tech Inspection
• 3:00 - 6:00 PM - Strider Adventure-Cross Race (3, 4, 5 and 6-year-olds - 14x Bikes in Balance and Pedal Mode)

*Schedule is subject to change.

Refund Policy - This rain-or-shine event is non-refundable, and tickets can't be replaced or transferred to another race!

Parking - Public Parking is available at Slaughter Pen entrance on NW A street and at the Bark Park/Bentonville Bike Playground parking lots off of N Walton Blvd. Parking is limited and requires walking into the race venue on the Greenway. Please note, this is a public park and we are not able to reserve parking specifically for this event.

To reference the race rules and FAQs, visit StriderBikes.com/Adventure-Cross

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call us at (479) 367-2336.

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