Ozark Off Road Cyclists
To Advocate for, Build, Maintain and PreserveAdvocate for, Build, Maintain and Preservesustainable multi-use soft surface trails in the Arkansas Ozarks and Arkansas River Valley.
To Advocate for, Build, Maintain and Preserve sustainable multi-use soft surface trails in the Arkansas Ozarks and River Valley.
Ozark Off Road Cyclists of Arkansas
Chapter Member of the International Mountain Bicycling Association
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating, enhancing, and preserving great mountain biking experiences. IMBA's mission is to create, enhance, and protect great places to ride mountain bikes, and to promote responsible mountain biking practices that benefit everyone.
As a chapter member of IMBA, the Ozark Off Road Cyclists (OORC) benefits from IMBA's expertise in trail design, construction, and maintenance, as well as advocacy efforts on behalf of mountain bikers. The OORC works closely with IMBA to ensure that the trails they build and maintain are sustainable, environmentally responsible, and enjoyable for riders of all skill levels.
Since its founding in 1997, the OORC has been dedicated to building and maintaining soft surface trails in the Arkansas Ozarks and Arkansas River Valley. The organization's efforts have helped to create a thriving outdoor community in the region, with opportunities for hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. The OORC regularly partners with local, state, and federal land managers to ensure that their trail-building efforts are in compliance with environmental regulations and conservation principles.
In addition to building and maintaining trails, the OORC is also committed to advocating for appropriate multi-use trail systems that benefit all trail users. The organization believes that trails should be accessible to a wide range of users, and that a collaborative approach is necessary to ensure that everyone's needs are met. As a chapter member of IMBA, the OORC is part of a larger network of organizations and individuals who share this commitment to sustainable, responsible, and enjoyable mountain biking experiences.
Below you can find a list of opened and closed OORC trails
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Saturday evening update. Last couple of days OORC volunteers have cleared trees at the den and Wedington, started some new Traverse, cleaned up some old, salvaged what was useable of an obsolete bridge and gave it a new home. Tomorrow (Sunday) join us at Fossil Cove for The Sunday Grind. Wheels hot at 11. Starting Monday morning please use caution along the traverse from the gravel road up to the water towers at Kessler. We will have signage as a reminder and plan to stay open while work is performed. Enjoy your Sunday!
Rave reviews from the first peeps down Chinkapin this morning. Get out here when you can and give it a go!!!
Hello friends, tomorrow at 11am we will reopen Chinkapin Oak on Kessler. Work is complete minus one additional feature coming next week. We want to thank all of the racers who attended this years @beastofburden24 which contributed to this work being done. We also want to thank Chris Crone @altterra_chriscrone for knocking it out of the park. Now, we ask that users please try and avoid the heavy brakes and skids into the berms as they get burnt in. Runners, hikers and bikers get out there and get it packed in. Stay tuned for an additional announcement this weekend we think you’re going to be happy about. #phase2
Great crew out at headwaters today. Trees cleared, leaves controlled and frozen feet restoring creek crossings. The 21st Annual Buffalo Headwaters Challenge arrives 1/30/26. Registered? Thanks crew. Today ass was kicked. 👊🏽
Friendly reminder Chinkapin Oak is now closed until Christmas Day. Please don’t prolong that date by ignoring the closed signs. Plus who wants to slam into a 4 ton piece of steel at speed? Thanks friends and it will be worth the wait!
Racers have been asking for years. Well it’s becoming reality. Join us next June for Monumental Mayhem. Karst + all in the mix. Deets coming in the new year.
Slay 25 in 90 seconds. Thank you @fossilcovebrewing @smokehouse.cycles @highrollercyclery and all of you for attending. We think today was about as great as a day one can have. We are so grateful. Just thanks really!
Huge thanks to @smokehouse.cycles @highrollercyclery for hosting aid stations tomorrow along with your OORC. Aid will be at the smokehouse, at the big patio deck along the traverse and at high roller. We have you covered with water, snacks, burgers, dogs and more. Holly A your champagne is chilled and will be at the patio deck aid station awaiting your arrival. Parking: please do not park in @fossilcovebrewing lot. They need the space for customers while we are out riding. Please find parking down Birch street or better yet ride to the cove if able. Thanks and let’s have some fun tomorrow!
It’s Slay Ride Eve!!! That said we wanted to give everyone plenty of notice that Chinkapin Oak on Kessler will be closed starting on 12/16 and reopen on 12/25. Thanks to all of the @beastofburden24 participants and survey feedback proceeds project one will be refreshing parts of Pin and adding a surprise or two. Please respect the closure so work can be completed in timeframe mentioned. Proceeds project two coming soon after. Now let’s Slay tomorrow friends. Looks to be an amazing day!!! @ozarktrailrunners
The final route option for this weekends Slay Ride. The Grinch! Strava link in stories. Finish this on Saturday, show us proof back at the cove and win a prize! Weather is looking absolutely perfect for a full day of fun! We will have some final deets on Friday.
This years Slay Ride ornament! Available first come first serve on Saturday morning before we head out. Limited quantities so hit snooze ya lose! Thanks as always to long time OORC member @vincentedwardsdesign . Who’s got em all so far?
Let’s kick Slay Ride week off with more Traverse news. We want to thank the University of Arkansas and Fayetteville Parks and Rec for their partnership in being able to bring an additional 5 segments (some small, some large) of the Traverse loop on board later this week. They will be included in all 3 Slay routes and that will be their official opening. We have a couple of things to button up and signage to install but are excited to get tires and feet on these. We have a few more sections to go and we will have a really nice 20 mile loop around our city. We luv ya Faytown! Look for Slay Routes in our stories all week long. Make the week count friends!
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OORC Trail Crew spend hundreds of individual hours maintaining adopted trail systems each year.
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A partnership with the Ozark Off Road Cyclists creates a unique platform to strengthen a partner’s brand affiliation, loyalty, and recognition while increasing economic and business benefits in the communities we both serve.
