Get ready for the party, Fayetteville! Cyclocross is back at Centennial Park with USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships. If you missed the fun of the World Cyclocross Championship in 2022, you are in for a treat!  Cyclocross is an a cool-weather bike race on a short, multi-terrain circuit featuring obstacles like barriers, stairs, and sand pits, requiring riders to dismount and carry their bikes over difficult sections. It blends elements of road cycling and mountain biking, creating a high-intensity, spectator-friendly event with a festival atmosphere. The sport tests a cyclist's skill, power, and adaptability, as they navigate varied conditions, from mud and grass to pavement, often in foul weather. This madcap style of racing is tons of fun for spectators, and we're planning a mountaintop party like none other. Both the 2025 and 2026 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships will be held in Fayetteville at Centennial Park. The Cyclocross National Championships is a pinnacle event in American cycling, which showcases elite, collegiate, and amateur athletes competing for national titles.  While world-class athletes will be competing, non-championship races are also included on the schedule and open to the public – the only requirement is a USA Cycling license. Teams, vendors, and sponsors - book your space at the 2025 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships! EVENT HUB Book Your Stay Use a links below to book your room at a special rate at a nearby hotel. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott BOOK NOW Graduate Hotel by Hilton BOOK NOW Homewood Suites by Hilton BOOK NOW Hyatt Hotel BOOK NOW Inn at Carnall Hall BOOK NOW La Quinta Inn by Wyndham BOOK NOW Moxy Hotel by Marriott BOOK NOW Staybridge Suites by IHG Book Now The Stonebreaker Hotel BOOK NOW Sponsors   Sponsorship Info Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. About USA Cycling Recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and the Union Cycliste Internationale, USA Cycling is the official governing body for all disciplines of competitive cycling in the United States, including BMX, cyclo-cross, mountain bike, road, and track. As a membership-based organization, USA Cycling comprises 64,000 members; 2,700+ clubs and teams; and 34 local associations. The national governing body sanctions over 3,100 competitive and non-competitive events throughout the U.S. each year and is responsible for the identification, development, and support of American cyclists. To learn more about USA Cycling, visit usacycling.org. LEARN MORE

The Drew Crew, a family of adventurers from nearby Bentonville, spent a weekend exploring the 120 miles of trail within Fayetteville city limits. They stayed at The Stonebreaker Hotel and rolled out from there through the Markham Hill Nature Trails, under the interstate (using a cattle tunnel!) and through Centennial Park trails. From there, they rode the hand-built singletrack of Mount Kessler and back through town, stopping at the MTB skills park and for a great lunch at Rice Forest before riding singletrack through the University of Arkansas campus and back to the hotel. The family spent 8 hours exploring on bikes! The next day, they dodged the rain with a feast of pancakes at Prelude and a morning of indoor climbing at Boulders & Brews. Check out their video for inspiration for your next family adventure!

Fayetteville is a haven for competitive cycling and mountain biking, and casual bike rides around the city are one of the most popular things to do. Cycling is a great way to experience everything the city has to offer — restaurants, shopping, nightlife — while still enjoying the beautiful outdoors Northwest Arkansas and the Ozarks are known for. One local cycling team, the Fayetteville Wheelmen, hosts many local group rides and represent our city by racing and riding all over the world, sporting their Experience Fayetteville jerseys. We recently caught up with the team to see what they think makes Fayetteville such a perfect place to cycle every day.

The Chinkapin Hollow Gravel Grinder returns to Fayetteville this fall for a gravel racing experience not to be missed.

While Fayetteville is a haven for competitive cycling and mountain biking, casual bike rides around the city are one of the most popular things to do in Fayetteville. It’s a great way to experience everything the city has to offer — restaurants, shopping, nightlife — while still enjoying the beautiful outdoors Northwest Arkansas and the Ozarks are known for. 

The only thing better than leisurely traversing thirty miles of the beautiful Razorback Greenway on a bicycle is making the journey with three party-worthy pit stops along the way! Northwest Arkansas communities along the trail will again play host to the Square 2 Square ride, a wildly popular biannual event that brings out thousands of riders of all ages and experience levels to Fayetteville each fall and spring.