NWA Dirt Report

Back with another Episode of the NWA Dirt Report! This week our guest, Bobby Parker (@bobbyridesbikes), stops by the Dirt Report Garage to discuss an upcoming event. The event is a series that starts July 6th and takes place every Thursday until the end of August. Tune in to hear more about whats going on! Also we touch on Bentonville Bikefest! #NWADirtReport #RideNWA #RideLikeALocal

Post Ride Dirt Report with @realskurtreynolds (Elliot Stark) & @seconddakota (Paul Moore). We discuss Ebikes, favorite trails, Mt. Nebo, & NWA ride stoke!! Thanks for tuning in!! #NWADirtReport #RideLikeALocal #RideNWA

NWA.. we are back on the fresh side of 2023 and a month late but its all good! On this episode, we introduce the Keepers of the Trees. This is a talented group of young individuals that film and shredd the Land of OZ. You won't want to miss this as we dive into the goods! #nwadirtreport #RideNWA #RideLikeALocal

WE are BACK!! With Fresh NEWS! Andrew and Justice are joined by Trailblazers Crew Manager Ethan Edman a.k.a @Rolling_Stop to discuss some new things happening in the area. Topics we discuss.. Cease & Desist, Handcut Hollow, Mad Hatter, Castle/G6/Camelot Hub, Apple Dumpling & More! Thank you for tuning in! #NWADirtReport

So this week on NWA Dirt Report we discuss... - Weather - Cycle September Recap - Arkansas Enduro Series Finish - Catching up with the Guys - Dirt Report - Coler - G6/ Castle Hub Grand Opening - Fitzerald - Hobbs State Park - Centenninal Park - Mount Kessler - Kartwheel #NWADirtReport

And Just like that... Summer is out of here.. Doesn't mean things aren't heating up around here though! Topics for this week.. Coler Little Sugar Shepherd MTN Bike Park Eureka Springs, AR FloatLife Fest Slaughter Pen G6 Back 40 Thank you for tuning in! #NWADirtReport

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER! This weeks discuss topics are... Amped Electric Games New Bridge Connector for Bentonville & Bella Vista Coler Slaughter Pen FORMAT & More Thank you for tuning in! #NWADirtReport

Yo!! Where did summer go?? Topics for this week! - Amped Electric Games - Leatherwood (Topo Motel) - Back 40 - Little Sugar - Slaughter Pen - Coler - NWA Underground #NWADirtReport

And we are back again.. Whats goods everyone? This week's topics include the following in no specific order... Onewheel Racing for Big Money! Fayetteville Updates Barn Burner refresh HEAT has broken!! Bike Lanes Leopards Loop update Jesse's Last Stand Walter's Whistler update Apple Dumpling update September = Event Season NWA Underground EMTB Group Ride We all must get better as riders!! #NWADirtReport

What's crackin y'all? Topics of this week include..... - Bentonville Traffic - Hand Cut - Trail Signage - Coler - Slaughter Pen - Arkansas Enduro Series @ Ponca Thank you for tuning in!! #nwadirtreport

Yo what's good shredders? Topics for this week include the following... Hand cut Coler Slaughter pen/ G6 Mad Hatter Swap Meet & Bike Show Race Weekend at Ponca (Aug. 14th) Thank you for tuning in! #nwadirtreport

What's Happenin?? We are back for another episode of #NWADirtReport. This week's Dirt Report covers your beloved Bentonville trail systems. Also on topic for discussion is the NWA Underground Group Ride. Oh and we welcome Jeremy Rose of The Bike Inn to the show to share some infomation on his shuttle service that runs from Bentonville to Howler Bike Park on the 1st Friday of every month. Shuttle leaves The Hub at 7am Arrive at the park by 9am Finish and Pack up at 3pm Back in Bentonville by 5/6pm Lunch is Covered, Park Pass/Lift Ticket is Covered, Shuttle To and From Park Covered all for $70 ONLY $70. If interested in The Bike Inn Shuttle, you can find shuttle purchase tickets at this link! https://thebikeinn.co/shop/

Yoooo!! What's good everyone? Thank you for tuning in for another episode of #NWADirtReport. This week the squad discusses our current weather patterns... which equal HOT as EVER! But wait, there is rain coming in the near future. We'll see if that actually plays in our favor or not. Next, the guys get into the Dirt Report. Trails on topic for this week are as follows: Coler Hand Cut Hollow Slaughter Pen Bella Vista Fayetteville Ponca After the Dirt Report discussion, Howler Bike Park located just north of Branson, Missouri gets it's own special segment. Thank you for listening!

Back for another week! The guys chat about the AES Race that happened this past weekend in Fayetteville. NEW Trail in Bella Vista... WHAT!?! Always something new in the land of OZ. We also touch on Coler & Slaughter Pen. If all plans go according @Jax_Sends will be headed to Howler Bike Park on Friday. We'll have infomation on the new park in Southern Missouri!

What's good? This week's discussion touches on the following. Race week in Fayetteville! Slaughter Pen Updates! There is a new NWA Underground route on the Little Sugar side of Bella Vista. Changes to the NWA Underground race format are discussed. Its HOT! Drink More Water! One wheel Racing in NWA!

This week the guys discuss the NWA Underground and drop info on Slaughter Pen, Mad Hatter, Fitzgerald, & More.

This week the guys jump right in and discuss a new strava e-mtb race series they have brought to life. After delivering some details on the race series, the conversation heads right into the #NWADirtReport. Trails discussed this week include: Fitzgerald MTN, Mount Kessler, Little Sugar, Handcut Hallow, Slaughter Pen, & Coler

The NWA Dirt Report is back! Your new hosts start off with a short discussion on the show changed hands. The guys then dive right into the hot topic of Bentonville Bike Fest. The discussion on Bikefest focuses on the activations that Anderson, Andrew, & Jax were able to attend. After the discussion on Bikefest, we dive right into the Dirt Report. Strava E-MTB race series... yeeewwwww! Some cool stuff cooking up in the Land of OZ. Tune In!

Weather looks like sunshine for the next 10 days. Hard to predict that far in advance here and with humidity keep an eye on the radar for afternoon storms but get out, stay hydrated, and take care of your body so it can be back on trail the next day. Summer is here and it's time to start adventuring in our own State Parks. If travel plans have changed due to life situations it doesn't mean you can't get out and do a “stay-cation” at Hobbs or Mt. Nebo. Go for the day or stay for the night they will not disappoint. Arkansas State Parks are doubling down on biking and it's network is continuing to grow! Do what you can to get to these parks and follow their pages to keep up to date with new systems! Get out and enjoy!

The heat is upon us and yesterday the app went from 2 digits to 3. With the humidity it is almost more important to hydrate before and after to help your body handle the heat during a prolonged workout. Be sure to take care of yourself but get out and enjoy. Today has been a gift. There must be a bubble over Bentonville because the storms are bouncing all around us but have yet to come through us this week. The winds are high today so be mindful of jumps and trees down on trail. Keep an eye on the sky for widow makers but get out and enjoy the cool morning before the heat comes back with vengeance! Be safe and look forward to an awesome weekend.

Epic weekend to be on the bike, but summer is upon us and it's time to incorporate swimming holes to our rides. The majority trail systems have access to water and it feels good to take a dip after over heating. Hydration is key during this time of year and wear gloves. Go check out Fireline and get the ride in before the storm tonight. The rest of the week looks perfect! Get out and enjoy

Summer weather is upon us. Make sure to hydrate before, during, and after a ride. Keep an eye on that radar for afternoon storms and get out early or late to avoid the heat of the middle day. Go ride Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, and don't miss the rework of Fireline. Trailblazers is putting in the work and the top is amazing. We can't wait to see what they have in store for the bottom. If your out there show the crew some love, they deserve it all!

The rain subsided for an epic weekend of adventure. The summer heat has started to show its face, and certain preparation for the heat will help you enjoy your ride that much more. New Re-works all through Slaughter Pen that are worth a check out and more to come in the near future! Get out and enjoy the blue bird days this week!

The rain hasn't wanted to give us much of a break the last couple of days and looks to be continuing through the next couple. Plan your rides accordingly and don't get stuck out in it. It's a Bella Vista kinda week. Be safe out there and look forward to this weekend!

Happy Memorial Day! I hope the long weekend has brought you plenty of good times out with friends and family alike. Unfortunately the rain didn't want to wait one more day so we could fully enjoy the 3 day weekend, but that doesn't mean you can't ride. The back 40, Hobbs and Runway Bike Park are a great way to cap off the weekend of riding. Keep an eye on the radar with storms rolling in throughout the next couple days but get out when you can to enjoy!

Gorgeous weather can't last forever, and the rains are upon us again. No weathermen are able to predict what is going to happen this weekend with rain so it's a wake up drink your coffee and make your decision on where to go ride. For today stick to Bella Vista, but be safe and don't get stuck in the storms. Enjoy your weekend and look forward to your next adventure!

It has been a gorgeous week thus far, and get it in while the getting is good because the storms look to be coming back this weekend. All trails are running great, with the usual seepage spots that will run all spring. Clean the bike accordingly and keep the rig in working order with a little chain lube. Go ride the Little Sugar system today if you have a bunch of time or sneak out in Slaughter Pen for a lunch break rip. Big shout out to Trailblazers Crew and their work at Coler. The top of Fireline is a must if you havn't gotten out and ridden it yet, and the leaves are hiding the magic happening on Cease and Desist. Be patient with the closures because it will be well worth it in the end! Thank you Trailblazers for all that you do!

NEW TRAIL ALERT - Little Sigar Phase 2 is online and let me tell you it is worth the pedal. Rouge Trails and Rock Solid did an unbelievable job on the tunnel vision loop and more trails are being added to this area as we speak! If you are looking for the up to date map but can't find it on trail fork look at your local Facebook page for the information. Be prepared with hydration and snacks with the tunnel vision loop being a bit longer then other loops in the area but get out and enjoy the epic single track. I like to ride the loop clockwise, let us know what's your favorite way! Get out and enjoy the perfect weather while it last! Be safe and always look forward to your next adventure!

Rain rain go away come again another day. Huge storm cycles moving though today. Get the bike cleaned up for next week or get out and enjoy the wet weather route in The Back 40 or one of our numerous pump tracks. Plan your ride accordingly and don't get stuck in a bad spot. Enjoy your weekend and look forward to your next adventure!

The joys of the sun shining after a completely rain filled day. It's a Bella Vista kinda riding week, and keep an eye on that radar with spot storms throughout the next couple of days. Dress accordingly and get out of the wet cloths ASAP. Enjoy the rain as rest time between adventures and until the next one be safe!

World class weekend in the books here in NWA. Great 3 days on the bike. Lake Leatherwood did not disappoint on Saturday with DH 5 being a fan favorite. We hope you got your energy out before the week of rain rolls through. Keep an eye on the radar to time your rides accordingly and enjoy!

The later part of this week has been spectacular with temps and sunshine. One big storm last night should have our trails saturated but stick to little sugar for a great time today. As far as this weekend goes it's a great passion play kinda weekend. For all riding abilities you will have a blast out in the woods on the Great Passion Play property. Enjoy it before the weather turns south next week! Be safe and always look forward to that next adventure!

Absolute perfect day for riding. It's a Coler day around the bentonville area and will be pristine until the rain tomorrow evening. Be safe out there and always look forward to your next adventure!

Gorgeous weekend for adventure. Saturday was a perfect day for a dip in the lake (even if it was a bit nippy). Sunday was a great day for a ride even in the rain. Be mindful of scattered thunderstorms today. Keep the ride close to the house or plan accordingly. Be safe out there and always look forward to your next adventure!

Ideal weekend for adventure. You can't go wrong choosing whatever may interest you and all trails will be riding in tip top shape. If your looking for something fun to do this evening. Open the windows and crank up the jams from your favorite bands concert. They are all releasing them online, but have a dance party in the living room to liven up the evening! Be safe this weekend and keep an eye for spot storms. Enjoy!

Scott Fitzgerald joins us for another quarantine episode of the Ride Beer Report. Via Zoom we crack a couple cold beverages after a weeknight ride and delve into a great conversation. Starting with how the quarantine is going and what the family that lives for outdoor adventure is doing to stay sane while cooped up in the house. With the greater focus of Scott's passions: Community Development, Environmental Stewardship, and Entrepreneurship we jump into Scott's timeline from finding the bike in the suburbs of Boston, letting it go for a car, and then regaining his love to never let it go in College. The bike took Scott west and allowed him to grow and develop Fitzgerald's Bicycle's from a tent in a side yard to a top shop in the country with his awesome wife Jannine. We talk about the process of growth and how you do it with your significant other. We talk about the challenges of selling and how you come to finally being OK to sell your first baby. But, Scott and Jannine weren't done and we see the true colors of Scott's entrepreneurial mind. We delve into the present with Buddy Pegs and the goal's of the company. We find out if kids are really the easiest clients to work with and where Scott finds all his joy and motivation for this faze of life. Favorite Trail - You will most likely find Scott with the whole Fittzy crew out lost in the woods of Passion Play if you are looking for him. Scott's Beer of Choice - Fallen Queen - New Providence Brewing (I know he said New Belgium but close enough) Check out Buddy Pegs @ https://buddypegs.com/ Order their book (which is a child favorite and all little kids in our family have it) @ https://buddypegs.com/collections/books Listen to their podcast and follow their socials for next generation media by Coach Scott - https://www.facebook.com/BuddyPegs/

Massive boomers yesterday. It was an amazing light show last night. But we woke up to bluebird skies in the sun shining. Going to be at full saturation today, your best ride option is the back 40. The rest of this week should be awesome the longer you wait the more dries out. Follow trail close signs and respect the trail builders. Get out an adventure!

Epic weekend for adventure. All trails were running in tip top shape and the weather lead to full days out exploring. You couldn't of gone wrong with anywhere to ride, but let me tell you. Mt. Nebo is worth the drive. It's a must and rock solid is killing it out there. Get yourself feeling like your in the mountains! I can't wait to go back. Watch your radar for spot storms the begging of this week but get out and enjoy! Be safe and always look forward to your next adventure.

We are playing the spring weather pattern game right now. Pick and choose when to ride accordingly and be safe not getting caught in a big storm. But, there is some great miles to be had during this time of year and this weekend is shaping up to be a great one. Plan a section of time to go get lost in the woods and disconnect. Enjoy that time. Support your local businesses and balance the shittiness with sending a card to someone you feel connected to. Be safe while adventuring and always look forward to getting out and about. Enjoy the beautiful weekend doing whatever you feel called to do!

The early bird get the worm is the storyline for today. We were gifted with the first band of storms rolling though to miss the Bentonville area (sorry river valley) so if you are going to get on the bike today this morning is ideal. Perfect temperatures, perfect dirt, perfect riding. We will get hit with a storm at some point so soak it up while you can. Balance the shittiness with sending a card to someone special in your life. It goes a long way. And support your local businesses during this time! Even if it can't be financially, a review is as important. Be safe out there and enjoy your day! Always look forward to your next adventure!

Awesome weekend to be on the bike. Trails were crawling with people, so be sure if your riding Coler or Slaughter Pen to tone it back a speed and keep your eyes up for individuals coming head-on. Even with the rain yesterday it called for a great day at the pump track. The beginning of this week is going to be gorgeous. Get out and explore between meetings and go out at off times so you can miss the crowds. Balance the shittiness - write a letter. Throw it back, break out the stationary, and send a thoughtful note by mail. It goes a long way for you and whoever you are sending it to. Community Support - if you know a business in town that is in need of a shout out on how to support during this time please send it to theshiftoutdoors@gmail.com so we can get their voices heard! Support one another, be safe and look forward to your next adventure!

We made it through this weird winter stint and are bobbing/weaving around the storm patterns. Saturday is your day to go out and adventure seeing as Sunday looks to be a storm day. If you have the day and are looking for something to do go out and “earn your turns” at lake leatherwood. Safe bet around bentonville is the back 40, and tunnel vision in little sugar. Balance the shitty-ness with picking up trash on your daily walk with the pup. Every little bit counts more then you know! Be safe out there and look forward to your next adventure!

April showers..... wait it's freeze thaw today... it can't be, it's April.... oh it is not just a bad dream. Nope we are dealing with freezing temperatures. With buds on the trees, the dogwoods popping and birds chirping we will have some sepage due to freeze thaw. Break out that winter gear and if your going to get some miles stay as high on the hills as you can. Get out to Hobbs and ride the Karst loop or stick to phase 1 of slaughter pen. Ride safe and bundle up. This cold weather will be gone soon and we can get out and enjoy the spring again soon!

Got to share a cold beverage with none other then Collin Sigers. We delved into a bit of what he is doing around the house during this quarantine, how he is still enjoying the wonderful trails, a bit of his less known history of long boarding, what makes bentonville so special, and how to do the best date night in town. He couldn't let the episode end without letting us know that Jagged Axe's new section in Bella Vista is a blast and to get you stoked on riding it this summer. This dude is awesome and I can't wait to share a ride soon. #flattenthecurve

The beginning of this last weekend was time to go get lost out in the woods. Perfect weather leads to miles and miles on the trails. Happy Easter everyone and I hope you enjoyed zoom calls with your friends and family while the rain came down. It was a great day for a walk between storms. Today winter won one of its last battles for the year and was freezing cold and wet. If your going to ride stick to the high side of slaughter pen and Coler or get out in Bella Vista for some exploration but dress accordingly. Support your local businesses during these times and if the bike needs fixed but you don't want to go into a shop I have the solution for you. Give Dennis at CycleOG a call and you can have your bike back in working order without having to leave your house! “Balance the Shittyness” - if it is one of those days that your feeling down about being inside again go out and do some good. It will make you feel better and fill up some of that extra time you have. Take a trash bag around your neighborhood or a special place you feel connected to and do your part to take care of this gorgeous place. Every bit counts and you will feel better about the situation, I promise! Look forward to your next adventure, be safe and flatten this curve!

Blue bird skies and steam rolling off the coffee this morning make for an epic day of riding. No humidity and cool temps call for a full day on the bike. Hop on the bike and get lost in little sugar or the back 40. Bob and weave to avoid people and get it in before the weather this weekend of bad weather. I know we are going stir crazy but keep up the social distancing so the small business owners can get back to serving the community that we love!

Riding is pristine right now. You can't choose a wrong place in the bentonville area to hop on trail right out your back door and get lost. FIRST POST RIDE BEER REPORT with this new format! When you cant get together to have the beers in person we move to virtual. Following both our rides this weekend, Hall of Fame Mountain biker Nat Ross and I got on a call to catch up. I was like a kid in a candy store having a friend to talk to, so sorry for the over excitement. We talk about how we are dealing with the current situation, delved into a bit of Nat's Colorado and Skiing background, how it supported him on a global scale and what it's like to be a pioneer in the sport while ending up in the little town of Bentonville! Extended cut for the first edition and if you ever get the chance to grab a beer with Nat you should. The stories and experiences that he has are second to none. I hope you all enjoy this as much as I do! Get out and adventure!

Week is shaping up to be some spectacular spring weather (knock on wood). The weather app shows great temps and sunshine to be the backbone to some miles ridden on the bike. Find a new loop this week. Start and finish somewhere new to change up your normal routine ride. Clay trails should be ripping by tomorrow for sure (maybe even tonight depending on what the weather does today). Get out and explore. Be safe in doing so and enjoy every minute in the saddle.

April showers brings May flowers they say. We are getting both right now. Rain storms are a chance everyday it seems like and spring is fully in the air. New life, sounds and colors brought back to the sleeping woods. Use your weather apps to plan a safe ride and stick to the natural stuff today. Depending on how it dries out and when the next storm rolls in depends on how this weekend shapes up. Social distancing tip today - Early bird gets the worm. Pick your times to ride when trail systems will be in less use. Set the alarm early or go out with the lights after the sun goes down. Be safe and ride within your means. The more we follow this social distancing the sooner we can all come back together again. I cannot wait!

Woke up to a bit colder morning, but the sunshine put a smile on our face. The sun and breeze yesterday would have helped dry out some of our trails for today. The longer the sun is on them today the better the trails will run. Be ready to ride through some seepage but tread will be great. Go explore Little Sugar or take a hike on a trail you ride often. Here's Johnny is a cool one to walk and look at off the bike. Social distancing tip: Find new parking areas that may be a bit further from the trail head. No one is using church or school parking lots right now and provide great access to trails. Park at Lincoln and access Tristans trail from there. Be safe and hope there is some great jokes today! Enjoy

Spring conditions here in NWA. This weekend was a gem for getting out and exploring. It is great to see everyone out enjoying the fresh air, but congregation at trail heads is becoming crazy. It's time to start exploring other sections of the greenway or if you are able find a way into some single track. Use Trailforks to find some trails to go walk on and get away from people. Enjoy the fresh air and keep finding smiles during these times! Get out and enjoy between spring storms this time of year! Be safe and always look forward to your next adventure.