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FAST Wednesday Night Group Ride @ The Bend

Wednesday night group ride for July 23, 2025 @ The Bend.

FRIENDS of ARKANSAS SINGLETRACK Group Rides

We have groups for all levels of riders!

If you are uncertain about which group to join, please opt for the next lower ride level, if you find you need a greater challenge there is always next week. Keep in mind this is a group ride for all levels of rider enjoyment from experienced to beginner and it’s every rider’s responsibility to create this environment through communication and awareness.

A Group:
“High” paced and challenging group ride, with minimal stops. This will be the fastest of our group rides. Be prepared to push your physical limits & technical skills. Trail difficulty can be Blue, Black, and/or Double Black 9.5-10+ mph average for the entire ride. This can be a drop ride or no-drop, depending on the ride leader’s discretion.
This group sometimes changes into a “Jumps and Drops” sessioning ride, depending on ride leader discretion.

B Group:
“Above Average” paced and somewhat challenging group ride, with regrouping as deemed necessary by the Ride Leader. This is an XC-focused “spirited” training group ride. Trail difficulty will be mostly Blue with some Black added in from time to time. Average pace on flat terrain: 11-12mph, with an average pace of 9-10mph for the entire ride. This is a no drop ride. Distances vary based on Ride Leader discretion.

C Group:
Average paced ride with several regroups determined by the Ride Leader, typically at intersections and at the top of climbs. Trail difficulty will be mostly Blue. Average pace on flat terrain: 9-10mph, with an average pace of 7-8.5mph for the entire ride. This is a no drop ride. Distances are 6-10 miles.

Par-D Pace Group:
Average paced ride with frequent regroups at tops of climbs and features for rest and shenanigans. Trail difficulty will be mostly Blue with plenty of Green. Average pace on flat terrain: 7-9mph, with an average pace of 6-8mph for the entire ride. This is a no drop ride. Distances are 6-8 miles.

EZ-Riders:
This ride is perfect for 1st time FAST group riders and for those that are new to the sport of mountain biking. Expect frequent stops while your ride leader strives to ensure everyone is comfortable with the terrain and pace.
This is a no drop ride, 5-7 miles, 5-7 mph pace, frequent stops, sticking to green and easier blue trails.


***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.


COMMUNICATION is key! If for any reason, there is an issue and riders need to split up or break off from the group this must be communicated verbally to another group member and then later communicated to the entire group at one of the stops.


Two major rules:
Never leave/split off from a group without telling someone.
Know where the rider is behind you.

FAST Wednesday Night Group Ride & Cardboard Boat Races

Wednesday night group ride for July 16, 2025 @ The Beach at Lake Avalon.

FRIENDS of ARKANSAS SINGLETRACK Group Rides

We have groups for all levels of riders!

If you are uncertain about which group to join, please opt for the next lower ride level, if you find you need a greater challenge there is always next week. Keep in mind this is a group ride for all levels of rider enjoyment from experienced to beginner and it’s every rider’s responsibility to create this environment through communication and awareness.

A Group:
“High” paced and challenging group ride, with minimal stops. This will be the fastest of our group rides. Be prepared to push your physical limits & technical skills. Trail difficulty can be Blue, Black, and/or Double Black 9.5-10+ mph average for the entire ride. This can be a drop ride or no-drop, depending on the ride leader’s discretion.
This group sometimes changes into a “Jumps and Drops” sessioning ride, depending on ride leader discretion.

B Group:
“Above Average” paced and somewhat challenging group ride, with regrouping as deemed necessary by the Ride Leader. This is an XC-focused “spirited” training group ride. Trail difficulty will be mostly Blue with some Black added in from time to time. Average pace on flat terrain: 11-12mph, with an average pace of 9-10mph for the entire ride. This is a no drop ride. Distances vary based on Ride Leader discretion.

C Group:
Average paced ride with several regroups determined by the Ride Leader, typically at intersections and at the top of climbs. Trail difficulty will be mostly Blue. Average pace on flat terrain: 9-10mph, with an average pace of 7-8.5mph for the entire ride. This is a no drop ride. Distances are 6-10 miles.

Par-D Pace Group:
Average paced ride with frequent regroups at tops of climbs and features for rest and shenanigans. Trail difficulty will be mostly Blue with plenty of Green. Average pace on flat terrain: 7-9mph, with an average pace of 6-8mph for the entire ride. This is a no drop ride. Distances are 6-8 miles.

EZ-Riders:
This ride is perfect for 1st time FAST group riders and for those that are new to the sport of mountain biking. Expect frequent stops while your ride leader strives to ensure everyone is comfortable with the terrain and pace.
This is a no drop ride, 5-7 miles, 5-7 mph pace, frequent stops, sticking to green and easier blue trails.


***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.


COMMUNICATION is key! If for any reason, there is an issue and riders need to split up or break off from the group this must be communicated verbally to another group member and then later communicated to the entire group at one of the stops.


Two major rules:
Never leave/split off from a group without telling someone.
Know where the rider is behind you.

Trailblazers Trail Work Day

This is not a FAST-organized work day.

Trail Cleanup Event on Up Hill Both Ways

Come out and help us give Up Hill Both Ways some attention. There are some ruts, rocks and drainage that needs to be fixed up. If we have extra hands and time we will work up to and into the Huntley Gravity area. Experienced adopters, new adopters or anyone who wants to help, ALL is welcome! This will be a great opportunity to meet community and get some hands on training.

Event Details: RSVP HERE.

Location: 610 Chelsea Rd, Bella Vista, AR 72715

Date: 7-20-2025

Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm

What to Bring:

  • Loppers
  • Rakes
  • McLeods
  • Gloves
  • Other hand tools
  • or just yourself

Important: Chainsaws are not to be used by volunteers, so please do not bring them.

Let’s work together to keep our trails in great condition! See you there!

Community Trail Workday

This is not a FAST-organized work day.

Trail Workday: Happy Hour Loop. July 12, 2025 at 8 AM.

Mojo Bikes is teaming up with Chuck Woods and The Woodsmen crew for a community powered day of trail love! They’ll be focusing on Stanhope Hill, Mulligan, Rago on the Happy Hour Loop with special attention to jumps, raking, weed eating, and lopping to keep things dialed in for summer riding. 💪

Longtime volunteer Jason Vore, owner of GoodCents, is donating lunch to keep the crew fueled. Mojo Bikes will be bringing drinks and possibly a sweet treat.

RSVP on the Facebook event page. Watch that page for updated information about this event. Parking will be announced closer to the event.

Loop de Loop Challenge 2025

Loop de Loop Challenge 2025

Saturday, November 15 at 9 AM.

You read that right, Loop De Loop is BACK! Originating in 2022, after a brief hiatus, 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 to, and join the finish line festivities! We’re staging from the Lake Ann Dam (Near Pinion Creek Falls off Hwy 71 in Bella Vista).

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! Here is the Ride with GPS file: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51222297

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’re working on gathering sponsors to support halfway through the TV and Back 40 loops, too! If you’re interested in support, email events@fasttrails.org.

More details will be available soo!