FAST New Year's Day Ride and Chili Cook Off
Schedule
Wed, 01 Jan, 2025 at 10:30 am
UTC-06:00Location
Gear Garden | Bella Vista, AR
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New Year's Day Ride 2025Kick off the new year with a ride and great community vibes with Friends of Arkansas Singletrack!
This event is open to all!
Thank you to our event sponsors - RiderUp, Bike Works and G4 Real Estate!
Date: January 1, 2025
Location: Blowing Springs - Gear Garden Park Pavilion
Time:
10:30 AM: Drop-off/setup
11:00 AM: Group Rides Depart
12:30/1:00 PM: Social
Event Details:
We'll depart at 11:00 AM for a 1.5–2 hour ride, followed by post-ride fun and festivities back at the park!
There will be 2 routes to choose from with multiple ride levels (dependent on ride leader availability).
Bring your best crockpot of chili, stew, or soup to share with the group and enter the cook-off competition. Everyone will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite and the winner gets a prize!
There will be plug-ins available to keep your dish warm and ready to enjoy.
Check out our Sign Up Genius to let us know how you would like to get involved: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA5AB2AABF4C61-53796740-newyears#/
Parking will be available near the Gear Garden pavilion or at the Blowing Springs entry parking lot.
Group Ride Guidelines:
New to the ride? Opt for a lower level if you're unsure. We aim to provide an option for multiple skill levels—beginners to experienced riders! Communication is key! If you need to split from the group, tell another rider, so they can share it with the entire group at the next stop.
It’s every rider’s responsibility to help create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for everyone!
Two important rules:
Always let someone know if you need to split off from the group.
Be aware of where the rider is behind you.
A Group: “High” paced and challenging group ride, with minimal stops. These are the faster of our group rides. Be prepared to push your physical limits & technical skills.
B Group: “Above average” paced and somewhat challenging group ride, with regrouping as needed. Average pace on flat terrain 8-9 mph.
C Group: Average paced ride, the ride will regroup often. Average pace on flat terrain 6-8 mph.
Par-D-Pace Group: Average pace below 6-8 mph, frequent stops and shenanigans.
E-Z Group: This ride is perfect for 1st time FAST group riders and for those that are newer to the sport of mountain biking. Expect frequent stops while your ride leader strives to ensure everyone is comfortable with the terrain and pace.
***New Mountain Bikers please make sure to introduce yourself to the Ride Leader & Sweeper***
Every rider within each group is responsible for knowing where the rider behind them is and communicating forward if there are issues during the ride. The slowest rider is the most significant rider of any group.
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Where is it happening?
Gear Garden, Gear Garden, Blowing Springs Rd, Bella Vista, AR 72714, United States,Bella Vista, ArkansasEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
