Events under 'Cycling'

Sundays 1:30 at Columbus House Brewery is our “Sunday Social” ride (Year-round except Easter Sunday, and weather permitting.)

The no-drop ride is typically around 30 miles sometimes with 2 pace groups. Ride concludes with post ride banter and refreshments at Columbus House Brewery.

Ride CANCELLED when temperature is 40 degrees or below.

Thursdays, 6pm – our Owl Creek ride (March-October) – We meet at Owl Creek Elementary and have 3 different groups, depending on participation.

Usually there is an “A” group/race (20+mph avg.) drop group,

a “B” group focused on group riding skills (16-19mph), no-drop group (meaning no one left behind),

and a “C group/ Beginner’s Group” – which is a more relaxed ride where newer cyclists learn about group riding basics and experienced riders enjoy a more social ride.

Join us!

The “Meteoride”

Ride is a no-drop 30 – 45 miles ride, followed by delicious treats and visiting at the Cafe.

• The Rapha ride also meets at this location, so be sure you’re with the right group!

Cancelled when temperature is 40 degrees or below.

Sundays 1:30 at Columbus House Brewery is our “Sunday Social” ride (Year-round except Easter Sunday, and weather permitting.)

The no-drop ride is typically around 30 miles sometimes with 2 pace groups. Ride concludes with post ride banter and refreshments at Columbus House Brewery.

Ride CANCELLED when temperature is 40 degrees or below.

Chinkapin Hollow gravel racing kicks off on October 25th with multiple route options of 24, 40, 64, and 110 miles. 

Participants can expect long stretches of rolling gravel roads that descend through historic communities predating the American Civil War.

Riders will depart from Lake Wedington through wooded, canopy covered roads that are not normally open to riders. All four distances include sections of Forest Service roads that are normally off limits to cyclists but are available to Chinkapin Hollow participants through a special permit. From there, they'll travel on some of the best gravel roads you can imagine! The 40, 64 and 110 courses have been updated with a new starting section with less paved climbing at first and more gravel! 

The start/finish location is Lake Wedington Recreation Area just outside of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Lake Wedington is a US Forest Service Park and offers great amenities and a natural setting to come hang out for the weekend and enjoy some of the best gravel in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas.

There will be hot food and cold beverages once you finish inside the park.

The “Meteoride”

Ride is a no-drop 30 – 45 miles ride, followed by delicious treats and visiting at the Cafe.

• The Rapha ride also meets at this location, so be sure you’re with the right group!

Cancelled when temperature is 40 degrees or below.

Sundays 1:30 at Columbus House Brewery is our “Sunday Social” ride (Year-round except Easter Sunday, and weather permitting.)

The no-drop ride is typically around 30 miles sometimes with 2 pace groups. Ride concludes with post ride banter and refreshments at Columbus House Brewery.

Ride CANCELLED when temperature is 40 degrees or below.

The “Meteoride”

Ride is a no-drop 30 – 45 miles ride, followed by delicious treats and visiting at the Cafe.

• The Rapha ride also meets at this location, so be sure you’re with the right group!

Cancelled when temperature is 40 degrees or below.

Sundays 1:30 at Columbus House Brewery is our “Sunday Social” ride (Year-round except Easter Sunday, and weather permitting.)

The no-drop ride is typically around 30 miles sometimes with 2 pace groups. Ride concludes with post ride banter and refreshments at Columbus House Brewery.

Ride CANCELLED when temperature is 40 degrees or below.

Fun, Community, Celebration

NICA regionals are keystone events that unite and celebrate the NICA community.

For 2025, we are excited to announce our first-ever CENTRAL REGIONAL event in Fayetteville, Arkansas! We're bringing together 11 leagues from across the midwest and central U.S. to race, ride, and connect.

Regional events are open to all to attend! Come check out the expo, enjoy the venue, and take in all the action on race day.

Racing is open to high school riders from participating leagues. Adventure rides, GRiT activities, pre-rides, and other on-bike activities are open to all registered riders (of all age levels) and coaches from across NICA.

Some events may include limited clinics that are open to the public.

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