Find all information for the 2018 Rogers Cycling Festival here.
The Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders are excited to announce the 2018 Rogers Cycling Festival presented by Tyson and Arvest! The festival consists of several road cycling and mountain bike events held in downtown Rogers, Arkansas. The festival will bring cycling enthusiasts from across the central United States and has something for everyone – from highly skilled and competitive races to family friendly rides. Included in the festival is the 2018 Arkansas State Road Race Championships!
Proceeds from the festival benefit several nonprofit cycling causes in Northwest Arkansas.
Event | Early (prior to July 13) | On-Time (July 13 – July 26) | On-Site |
Race for the Spike – Road | $20 | $25 | $30 (7/27 only) |
Race for the Spike – Mountain | $20 | $25 | $30 (7/27 only) |
Wheel Sucker Team Time Trial (USAC event) | $45 per team | $60 per team | $75 per team |
Wheel Sucker Juniors Time Trial (USAC event) | $10 juniors categories | $10 juniors categories | $10 juniors categories |
Frisco 5 Poker Ride |
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| $5/person |
Family Glow Ride |
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| Free! |
A&M Railroad Bike Excursion |
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| $20/person |
Walnut Valley Road Race – Age Based (USAC event) | $30 ($10 juniors categories) | $40 ($10 juniors categories) | $50 ($10 juniors categories) |
Walnut Valley Road Race – Categorized (USAC event) | $30 ($10 juniors, $15 citizens categories) | $40 ($10 juniors, $15 citizens categories) | $50 ($10 juniors, $15 citizens categories) |
Rats Kids MTB Race | $10 | $10 | $10 |
Whitney Gravel Ride | $15 | $20 | $25 |
The Gambler MTB Endurance Race (Team) | $15 per person | $20 per person | $25 per person |
The Gambler MTB Endurance Race (Solo) | $20 | $25 | $30 |
Visit the registration page to sign up for your races, and we will see you on July 27th! On-line registration is available through July 26.
On-site registration for events in the festival will take place in various locations, depending on the event.
All online fees are included in your registration fee (no additional fees!!)
NWA Emerging Leaders is a program of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. The Emerging Leaders Greenways & Trails workgroup links parks, trails and people; to provide, protect, develop and maintain parks, greenways and trails throughout the community; and to promote public awareness of the benefits of green space. All Rogers Cycling Festival funds are kept and managed by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce through its 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Rogers Development Foundation, and are included in the chamber’s annual audit.
FRIDAY, JULY 27
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Registration Area - Parking Lot @ 1st St & Poplar St
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Arvest Rider Village & Cycling Advocacy Alley @ Downtown Rogers Farmer's Market
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Wheel Sucker Team Time Trial
7:30 p.m. - ??? After Party & Time Trial Awards @ GPP Cycling
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Frisco 5 Poker Ride
8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Poker Prizes / Bike Decorating @ Railyard Bike Park
8:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Family Glow Ride
SATURDAY, JULY 28
6:00 a.m. Registration Area - Parking Lot @ 1st St & Poplar St
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Race for the Spike
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arvest Rider Village & Cycling Advocacy Alley @ Downtown Rogers Farmer’s Market
9:00 a.m. A&M Railroad - Razorback Greenway Excursion
9:00 a.m. Registration Area for Road Race opens @ Avoca
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Rats Kids MTB Race
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Walnut Valley Road Race – Age Based State Championship
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Registration for Gambler @ Pleasant Ridge Trailhead
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The Gambler MTB Endurance Race
7:00 p.m. - ??? After Party & Gambler Awards @ Ozark Beer Co.
SUNDAY, JULY 29
6:00 a.m. Registration for Walnut Valley Road Race opens @ Avoca
7:00 a.m. Registration for Whitney Gravel Ride @ Phat Tire in Rogers
7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Whitney Gravel Ride
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Walnut Valley Road Race – Categorized State Championship
