We promote education, trail stewardship, and mountain bike advocacy
FAST and the Northwest Arkansas Offroad Trail System are working together to elevate Arkansas mountain biking, focusing on creating a fun and family-friendly atmosphere.
Weekly Group Rides
We love to get together as a group and ride our bikes! We ride a local trail every Wednesday night at 6 pm (weather & trail conditions depending). The trail we ride changes weekly, so be sure to check out our calendar to see where we are riding, or follow us on Facebook. After the ride, we usually like to eat and hang out. All abilities are welcome as we split into several groups based on fitness and abilities!
Trail Work Days
Throughout the year, we organize trail work days or evenings where we work on specific needs throughout the area. Follow our FAST News & Events page or join our FAST Facebook group to find out when these trail work events will take place. It’s a great way to get involved and make a difference in your community.
OZ Patrol
Established in 2016, the FAST Patrollers assist, educate, and inform to make the trails as safe as possible! They provide mechanical, first aid, and other support on the trail and at events. By riding the local trails often, they are able to survey the trails, engage with trail users, and provide assistance as needed. At mountain biking events, their CPR and Emergency First Responder certified patrollers provide much-needed first aid assistance as needed, along with general trail and mechanical support.
Community Support
FAST believes in the power of community. We support our local community by partnering with other non-profits like Bike-a-Palooza and Pedal It Forward. We help build bikes for kids, provide volunteer support for public events like the Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals and Bentonville Bike Fest, and run summer camps in conjunction with the City of Bentonville. You’ll also see our OZ MTB Patrol members on the course at NICA events across the entire state of Arkansas.
