Friends of Arkansas Singletrack

FAST: Friends of Arkansas Singletrack

Loop de Loop Challenge 2025

Loop de Loop Challenge 2025

November 15, 2025 | Bella Vista, Arkansas

You read that right, Loop De Loop is BACK! Originating in 2022, FAST is bringing back the awesome community ride called Loop De Loop!
Yes, it’s a ride, not a race. Show up, do whichever loops you want, and join the finish line festivities!

We’re staging from the Lake Ann Dam (Near Pinion Creek Falls off Hwy 71 in Bella Vista).

What is the Loop de Loop Challenge?

The Loop de Loop Challenge is a 50-mile test of wheel and will in Bella Vista, Arkansas. Hosted by Friends of Arkansas Singletrack (FAST), this isn’t a race—it’s a ride, a revelation, a reset—where riders tackle the Back 40 and Tunnel Vision trails to scour away doubt and forge relentless bonds. It’s about preparation, dedication, and crossing the finish line.

Expect about 5,500 feet of climbing through 50 miles of wooded singletrack, with every rider earning bragging rights and a heart full of memories. The grassroots community pushes you to conquer fear and finish stronger, together.

The Course

The Loop de Loop Challenge spans 50 miles of Bella Vista’s scenic singletrack, hammering through the Back 40 and Tunnel Vision loops. With over 5,500 feet of climbing, the chert and scrabbly trails demand relentless focus to reach the finish.

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  • Distance: ~50 miles
  • Terrain: Singletrack with a little pavement
  • Elevation: ~5,500 ft total elevation gain
  • Highlights: Tunnel Vision, Sugar Bridge, Back 40, relentless climbs, countless stories, miles of smiles
  • Skill Level: Intermediate, with multiple categories open for all riders

For those wanting to take on the BIG challenge, you’re going to jump on the Sugar Bridge Trail, then do a clockwise loop of ALL of Tunnel Vision, come back down Sugar Bridge trail to the Lake Ann Dam, then do a Back 40 loop clockwise!

For those of you that have always wanted to do a full Tunnel Vision loop, this is your chance to do it with a great group of people! You can do the TV loop only and call it a day!

For those of you that have always wanted to do a full Back 40 loop, this is your chance to do it with a great group of people! You can do the Back 40 loop only and call it a day!

Support: Yes, we will have support (food, water, etc) at Lake Ann dam. We’ll have sponsors offering support halfway through the TV and Back 40 loops.

Registration and Event Price

Registration and waiver signups will happen the morning of the event. Registration will open at 7:30 am at the Lake Ann Dam.

  • Event Pricing
    • FREE for all participants
    • All donations to help defray costs are welcome.
    • Consider Joining FAST: $39 (individual), $50 (family).

Event Day Schedule

Please be aware that parking at the dam is plentiful, but if you’re late, your spot may not be ideal, plus the check-in line could be long. In light of this, please plan to be there no later than 8:00am!

Schedule of Events—Saturday, November 15 (subject to change):

  • 7:30-8:30am Waiver signing & check-in
    • This is not optional—we get in trouble with our insurance and others if this isn’t done, and it’s critical to rider safety!
    • WE ABSOLUTELY CLOSE REGISTRATION AT 8:30 AM. DO NOT BE LATE.
    • No registration, no swag (oh yes the swag!!)
  • 8:50am Rider’s meeting
  • 9:00am eBike departure
  • 9:01am Bicycle departure
  • 9:05am Single Loop Rider departure
  • 9:10am Runner Departure
  • 10:00am Tunnel Vision @ Highlands (Bike Works) & Back40 (Bike Shop Joe’s) support begins
  • 5:00pm Neutral Support Ends

Q&A:

  • What’s the registration price?
    • FREE for all participants.
  • Can I use my eBike?
    • YES!
  • Can I run this event?
    • YES!
  • Can I swap bikes between loops?
    • YES!
  • Can I sign up the morning of the event?
    • YES! On-site registration and waivers are MANDATORY. Registration opens at 7:30 am but will close at 8:30 am.
  • Will there be support?
    • YES! We will have support (food, water, etc) at Lake Ann dam, as well as support at the halfway points of each loop, provided generously by Bike Works and Bike Shop Joe’s
  • Is there a cutoff?
    • Support will be packing up around sunset

Stay tuned for the full sponsor list as we get closer to November!

Sponsor List:

  • Bike Shop Joe’s
  • Bike Works
  • FLO Bikewear
  • Guppy Construction
  • Midcon Exteriors
  • RiderUp