4th Annual MMB Bentonville Bike Week
Schedule
Wed Sep 25 2024 at 06:00 pm to Sun Sep 29 2024 at 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
240 S Main St, Bentonville, AR 72712-5963, United States | Bentonville, AR
Mark your calendars and get ready for an epic and inclusive 5-day event! Join a like-minded community of riders to increase your skills, discover trails, and build lasting relationships with fellow riders who share your passion and encounter the world like you do.
This year is bigger and better than ever, featuring:
Kick-off Meet & Greet: Meet your fellow riders, coaches, and organizers at a welcoming reception with food and drinks to kick off the week at the fantastic Ledger Building, on the 6th floor, overlooking the town of Bentonville. Custom event jersey and other items distributed.
Mountain biking skills clinics with renowned coaches: Level up your riding with expert instruction from industry-leading professionals. Rich Drew with The Ride Series. Angelo Washington with Line Drive Mountain Bike Academy.
Guided rides for all levels: Explore breathtaking trails with local experienced guides, whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-timer.
Social gatherings and rider connection: Fuel your post-ride energy and connect with fellow ethnic minority mountain bike enthusiasts at nightly events.
Photography, Rock-Climbing, Bike-Packing Clinics: Increase your picture taking skills. Learn how to or increase your rock-climbing ability.
DATES
Wednesday, September 25 - 29, 2024
PRICE
$200 on or before August 25th. $250 starting August 26th. Ticket purchase closes on September 10th.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/0f4a16dc-0ac4-455c-85ee-1d3182c16eef
SCHEDULE (Subject to change):
Wednesday, September 25
Meet and Greet 6pm – food and drink included
Distribute event items and local information
Meet your fellow participants and event organizers and sponsors
Thursday, September 26
Rich Drew - The Ride Series skills clinic
Guided rides in Coler
Lunch at Coler provided
Community involved event at Coler
Evening gathering at Crystal Bridges – food, drinks, discussions, short films
Friday, September 27
Rich Drew - The Ride Series skills clinic
Angelo Washington – Line Drive Academy skills clinic on trail
Guided rides in Northwest Arkansas (NWA)
Lunch at noon provided
Happy Hour at 6pm (location TBD) – food and drink included
Saturday, September 28
Guided rides in NWA
Lake Leatherwood clinic with Line Drive Academy and guided rides with Ride NWA
Photography clinic by Korey Hopkins of Khopshoots
Rock-climbing clinic by Jalen Bazile
Happy Hour at 6pm (location TBD) – food and drink included
Sunday, September 29
Guided rides in NWA
Hand Cut Hollow with Line Drive Academy and Ride NWA
Bike-packing clinic by Jalen Bazile
Happy Hour at 6pm (location TBD) - food and drink included
WHERE TO STAY IN AND AROUND BENTONVILLE
We have a 25% off discount (code provided in ticket purchase confirmation email) with Cohova properties, a vacation rental property management company with multiple units in and around Bentonville. There are plenty of lodging options to be found in and around Bentonville via AirBnB and VRBO and other vacation rental management companies. There are also several hotel options as well. We look to have lodging discounts made available to participants no later than July 26, 2024.
GETTING TO BENTONVILLE
Bentonville is in the Northwest region of Arkansas, commonly referred to as NWA. The closest airport is the Bentonville/Fayetteville airport (code XNA) which is a 30-minute drive to downtown Bentonville. Tulsa, OK and Springfield, MO are each 2-hour drives to/from Bentonville and may offer better flight options and pricing.
BIKE RENTALS
There are several quality bike shops in and around Bentonville that have rental bikes and can provide service. YT, through the YT Mill in Bentonville, are a key partner and have offered a very special opportunity for participants (more information in ticket purchase confirmation email). OZ Suspension, Mojo Cycling and Gearhead Outfitters are also event partners, offering a discount on rentals (code provided in ticket purchase confirmation email).
GUIDE/SHUTTLE/LESSONS
All guides, clinics, and shuttles are included in the cost.
Where is it happening?
240 S Main St, Bentonville, AR 72712-5963, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: