2026 Big Dam Bridge 100 Training Program
Schedule
Sat Jun 27 2026 at 07:30 am to 12:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
5900 Rebsamen Park Rd, Little Rock, AR 72202 | Little Rock, AR
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2026 Training Ride Program:The BDB100 Training Ride Program was developed to encourage more cyclists from Arkansas to register for and ride in the annual BDB100 cycling event. This program is part of a larger goal of encouraging individuals to connect with other cyclists, clubs, and bike shops.
For 2026, riders will be divided into groups based on experience and ability that are planning to ride the 26 and 50 mi routes. These could be new riders who just purchased a bike, cycling enthusiasts that want to learn more safety and techniques to improve their skill level, or simply people that want to become more involved in riding with local groups and networking with fellow local cyclists. We hope to foster a spirit of community and help relieve concerns related to riding in a group.
Registration opens Thursday, April 30th at 8am., cost $50 and is limited to the first 120 riders. Minimum age is 12 years old.
Program kickoff meeting is Thursday, June 25 at 6pm at Lost 40 Brewing, 501 Byrd St Little Rock, AR 72202.
Training rides begin June 27th and continue every other Saturday through September 5th. Rides start at 7:30am from Murray Park (5900 Rebsamen Park Rd, Little Rock, AR 72202)
For more detailed information, please contact the Training Ride Coordinator, Chris Paladino - [email protected].
Schedule:
27 June - Ride #1 - Murray Park
11 July - Ride #2 -Murray Park
25 July - Ride #3 - Murray Park
8 Aug - Ride #4 - Murray Park
22 Aug - Ride #5 - Murray Park
5 Sep - Ride #6 - Murray Park
12 September - Young Life River Classic (Dress rehearsal)
26 September - BDB100 Event (The Big Show)
Rider Groups:
Group 4 – Beginners with very little riding experience
Group 3 – Some cycling experience, but new to riding in groups. Best for those wanting to complete the 26-mile course.
Group 2 – Recreational cyclists who ride weekly. Best for those whose goal is to ride the 50-mile course or improve their finish time in the 26-mile course.
Group 1 - Cycling enthusiasts looking to improve their pacing, fueling, and refined cooperative group/pace-line riding. This group will be prepared to complete the 50-mile route and possibly stretch to the 75-mile route.
Supporters:
Spokes Bicycle Shop
Phat Tire Bicycle Shops
Shift Modern Cyclery
Mello Velo
Rev Rock
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5900 Rebsamen Park Rd, Little Rock, AR 72202, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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