Springdale, Arkansas · Saturday, September 19, 2026
The OZ Kids™ Crit Championship Series at Downtown Springdale is a criterium, cycling, and kids event held on Saturday, September 19, 2026. It is located in Springdale, Arkansas.
The AgriCrit Summer Series p/b Bike Club NWA
Closed-course, grass-root racing on the dirt and gravel roads of the University of Arkansas Agriculture Park.
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The AgriCrit is back, with a few notable changes from the inaugural edition:
We revised the course and repositioned the start/finish area to utilize the park's pavilion (restrooms included). More info on the venue below.
Instead of just one race, there will be four races on Friday summer nights (biweekly). Each race has its own BikeReg page. No USAC license is required to race.
All entry fee payments will be accepted in-person, at the pavilion, on the day of each race – cash or Venmo payments only – with payout distribution pulled directly from entry fees. Pre-register for free on BikeReg for a discounted price and streamlined check-in process on race-day. If you pre-register but can't make it to the race for any reason, you won't be out any money.
Each race day will have a simple A/B/C format with combined men/women fields - equal payout (cash and prizes) for the top three men/women in the Advanced and Intermediate categories; prizes for the top three men/women in the Beginner category. More info on payout structure below.
The Course:
A 1.4-mile clockwise loop featuring an uphill start, four technical turns, a long stretch of double-track on the back side, and a fast, sweeping return into the start/finish. Some turns will have a flagged-off path through the grass for smoother and safer lines. View the route here.
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The Venue:
There will be ample parallel parking around the perimeter of the pavilion along either side of W Knapp Dr & N Morrill Ave; do not park in the fields. Check-in, registration, bathrooms, and podium awards will be located at the pavilion (indicated by the yellow star). The venue can also easily be accessed via the Razorback Greenway from either direction. The use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs is prohibited on the property.
Address for the park: 1167 W Knapp Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72704
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Registration:
Beginner ($10.00)
Intermediate ($20.00)
Advanced ($30.00)
Beginner ($20.00)
Intermediate ($30.00)
Advanced ($40.00).
Check-in and registration closes 15 minutes prior to each race.
A USAC license is not required to race.
Podiums & Awards:
Podiums and awards for all races will take place at the pavilion after the Advanced race concludes (approximately 8:00 PM).
Beginner Race: Prizes for the top three men/women
Intermediate Race: Cash and prizes for the top three men/women - equal payout
Advanced Race: Cash and prizes for the top three men/women - equal payout
Payout Distribution:
60% of all entry fee proceeds will go toward the payout purse for the Intermediate and Advanced races, and 40% will go to Bike Club NWA to cover event expenses and to support the club.
Of this 60% allocation, 70% will go toward the purse for the Advanced men/women field and 30% will go toward the purse for the Intermediate men/women field.
Payout will be calculated after the check-in/registration window ends for the Advanced race. Checks will be provided during the podium ceremony.
The local businesses that make this event possible:
Rock Solid Shredding
Fayetteville Flyer / Flyer Homes
Puritan Coffee & Beer
Lil Saucie Brows
Natural State Carbon Repair
For updates regarding the AgriCrit, make sure to pre-register so we can send you an email or two. We also post updates on our Instagram page (bikeclub_nwa) and our Strava page (bikeclubNWA). We also have a website you can check out.
We look forward to seeing you out there.
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Kessler Mountain Jam is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the trails of Kessler Mountain in south Fayetteville, AR. This is a USA Cycling sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels. See following link for license requirements for each level of racer - https://www.kesslermountainjam.com/Race/KesslerMountainJam/Page-3.
Chip timing, custom socks, post-race food and beverage (adult and youth), and awards are part of this great day of racing.
Bring a cowbell and let's have a great day of exciting racing!
WOZ Perks Program: An annual membership (tax deductible donation) that directly supports getting women on bikes in Northwest Arkansas.
As a WOZ Perks Program Member, you can feel confident that your dollars are going towards stewarding the growth of female leaders in the outdoor space, AND you can be proud to know your donation directly contributes to the operational support of our Flagship Rides. Your membership purchase help us keep on-the-bike programming FREE for all women who want to ride bikes!
Each membership also comes with some INCREDIBLE perks, thanks to our generous partners.
Sign up here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/AZFCSF8HCYMT7/checkout/W5JDZYMA4I2X6VWUH46KXZ34
For more information, follow us on our Instagram page and hop on our website to learn more: www.woznwa.com
Join us for This Month's Flagship Ride
10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Location: 205 NE B St near Lawrence Plaza. Look for the WOZ Flags and tent. Don't forget to join us at the post-ride social starting at 12:00pm at the HUB Bike Lounge!
We will have ride leaders for skill levels between Beginner to Advanced.
If you're new to mountain biking OR have never done a fundamentals skills clinic we REQUIRE YOU to start with the WOZ Fundamental Skills Clinic during registration. Regardless of your riding experience we feel taking this skills course from one of our WOZ certified instructors will help improve your riding and create a better riding experience for all.
What do you need to attend the Flagship? A mountain bike in good working order (contact a local bike shop for a tune up), helmet, closed toe athletic shoes, flat repair kit, water and snacks. We also recommend sunglasses for eye protection and gloves.
***Ride levels are based on YOUR CURRENT skills and endurance levels *** We want everyone to have the best and safest experience possible so we’ve laid out a “rating” system to help align you with the right ride group. Please review the skills, endurance, milage and proposed trails. Being in the right group makes a better ride for all.
At registration first choose your riding and fitness level, then choose the best description among the groups. Remember if you want to ride with a friend, register ASAP in the same Level AND Group # to ensure you'll be in the same group.
Choose your group:
FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS CLINIC... this is the starting place
Select this group if you have never ridden a mountain bike, it’s been a little longer than you would like to admit, OR you've never taken this clinic before….. Welcome! You have to start somewhere and this is the place! Even the most advanced riders need to brush up on these essential skills. This Skills Clinic will cover the fundamental of mountain biking and then you'll hit the trail for a 2-3 mile ride.
Skill Level 1
Skills you can perform:
Staying upright while pedaling
Fitness Level- no requirement
GREEN ….New
You’ve ridden on the dirt multiple times now and you are starting to get the hang of things. You are now putting those skills from the clinic into play and working on shifting, braking, and body position. Ride 5-7 miles.
Skills you can perform:
Skill level 1+
Level pedals while riding
Riding with one finger over L & R brake levers
Getting to know berms (those are those turns with the dirt)
Fitness Level 1
Able to ride 30 minutes on easy terrain
Climbing a hill on the bike might require a breather break on the way up, and at the top of the hill. (I thought hills were for going down??)
GREEN +.... New with constant improvement
Here to add the obstacles and steeper hills, but you are taking fewer breaks and pushing the ride time and mileage. You are attempting more rocky surfaces, bridges and to roll over roots. (Yep we just roll right over those suckers.) Distances up to 8 miles or 2 hours are doable. Down Tristan’s? Let go up it! Ride 5-7 miles.
Skills you can perform:
Skill level 2+
Standing on level pedals in “ready” position comfortably
Getting comfortable with appropriate gear shifting
Novice on cornering and berms
Comfortable crossing bridges
Okay rolling over low roots/rocks and through tight trees
Fitness Level Required 2
You ride 2x a week
You can handle non-stop riding for up to an hour on easy terrain, after that it’s hit or miss.
You can climb up Crystal Bridges hill without stopping, but give me a breather at the top!
BLUE ....Confident and Fit.... attempting rock gardens
The rides are getting longer and the pace quicker. Getting quicker out of berms you are confident in shifting, comfortable on single track and open to attempting obstacles. You’re getting the hang of Coler, riding most of Slaughter Pen, and may have ridden Back 40 or at least parts of it. Ride 9-12 miles.
Skills you can perform:
Skill Level 3+
Controlled braking
Must be comfortable cornering and with berms
Bike-body separation are natural
Comfortable with most moderate terrain (steeper, rockier, wetter, etc.)
Confident with wide switchbacks
Able to look up the trail and anticipate shifting, position change, obstacles, etc.
Fitness Level 3
You ride 2-3x a week on an average in season week
You can climb longer with soft pedaling as a recovery instead of stopping
You can ride moderate pace for 2 hours with minimal stops
Must be able to climb Ozone
Intermediate skill group: here because you’re still working on upping the mileage and ride time. 15 miles or 3 hours might be my cutoff!
BLUE +... Confident, fit and ready for a 3hr ride
You’ve been riding for awhile now, put a lot of time and mileage in to riding confidently and tackling bigger challenges are a regular thing. You are comfortable with fast descents, rock gardens, more technical climbs and features. Ride 10-15 miles.
Skills you can perform:
Skill Level 4+ Confident with bike handling skills with roots, rocks, tight corners, etc
Your tires are leaving the ground
Climbing technical terrain
Comfortable in tight Berms/Switchbacks and exit with acceleration
Can ride technical single track
Able to get up and over moderate obstacles up to 6 inches off ground
Fitness Level 4
Riding 3-4x a week
3 hour rides are doable
Able to climb continuously without breaks
Can ride most of Back 40
BLACK....Advanced rider and can ride with a pro-mtb'r
Ride now, talk later. You are up for fast paced, intense, challenging, demanding, some good ol light-hearted competition! Be ready to ride fast, nail some jumps and drops, and possibly get a QOM in the meantime! Ride 15+ miles.
Skills you can perform:
Skill Level 5+
Comfortable with drops and changing technical terrain
Hop over obstacles
Able to perform front wheel/rear wheel lifts (up to 6 inches as needed)
Fitness Level 5
Riding 4-5x a week
Considers racing around the Back 40 in around 3hrs FUN
Ready to move at a rapid pace throughout ride
Continuous movement, breaks only to refuel
Can ride Rock Solid and Schroen Train
REGISTRATION: If you have a friend on the same ride level that you want to ride with make sure to register in the same ride level AND same group number (register ASAP to ensure this is possible). We will NOT be able to make any changes to groups unless you need to cancel your registration. This is all to deliver the best possible ride experience for each and every one of you! If you don't end up riding with your friends, don't worry, you'll have the opportunity to make new ones and see your other friends at the social afterwards. Win win!
Not sure which group to join? A great way to know if you are ready to advance ride levels is if you were able to keep up with the ride leader the entirety of the ride and felt like you could have continued at that pace for more. If you are still unsure on which ride might be for you just contact us…..we love talking bikes.
Need a Bike?
Women of OZ is grateful to have two amazing options for mountain bike support at our flagship ride! This option is for WOMEN only on the days noted below.
ARI Bentonville - Book your $20 demo here - select Bentonville, AR and click Schedule Demo. Choose either a Nebo, Timp or Signal. Enter code WOZINDEPENDENCE at checkout for a free demo bike on Flagship Day. Optional insurance is encouraged (but not required). Please reserve by 7/3. Every demo bike includes a complimentary Skratch electrolyte mix. Pick-up: at 9:30am.
Mojo Cycles – Offering rentals for just $25. Reserve your rental by calling 479-271-7201
on in person at 1301 N. Walton Blvd. and give them code WOZ Flagship. Pick-up: at 9:30am.
Cancellation/Bad Weather Policy: If bad weather arises we aim to cancel the event 2 hours prior to the start of the flagship. Stay tuned to social media for announcements.
The AgriCrit Summer Series p/b Bike Club NWA
Closed-course, grass-root racing on the dirt and gravel roads of the University of Arkansas Agriculture Park.
The AgriCrit is back, with a few notable changes from the inaugural edition:
We revised the course and repositioned the start/finish area to utilize the park's pavilion (restrooms included). More info on the venue below.
Instead of just one race, there will be four races on Friday summer nights (biweekly). Each race has its own BikeReg page. No USAC license is required to race.
All entry fee payments will be accepted in-person, at the pavilion, on the day of each race – cash or Venmo payments only – with payout distribution pulled directly from entry fees. Pre-register for free on BikeReg for a discounted price and streamlined check-in process on race-day. If you pre-register but can't make it to the race for any reason, you won't be out any money.
Each race day will have a simple A/B/C format with combined men/women fields - equal payout (cash and prizes) for the top three men/women in the Advanced and Intermediate categories; prizes for the top three men/women in the Beginner category. More info on payout structure below.
The Course:
A 1.4-mile clockwise loop featuring an uphill start, four technical turns, a long stretch of double-track on the back side, and a fast, sweeping return into the start/finish. Some turns will have a flagged-off path through the grass for smoother and safer lines. View the route here.
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The Venue:
There will be ample parallel parking around the perimeter of the pavilion along either side of W Knapp Dr & N Morrill Ave; do not park in the fields. Check-in, registration, bathrooms, and podium awards will be located at the pavilion (indicated by the yellow star). The venue can also easily be accessed via the Razorback Greenway from either direction. The use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs is prohibited on the property.
Address for the park: 1167 W Knapp Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72704
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Registration:
Beginner ($10.00)
Intermediate ($20.00)
Advanced ($30.00)
Beginner ($20.00)
Intermediate ($30.00)
Advanced ($40.00)
Check-in and registration closes 15 minutes prior to each race.
A USAC license is not required to race.
Podiums & Awards:
Podiums and awards for all races will take place at the pavilion after the Advanced race concludes (approximately 8:00 PM).
Beginner Race: Prizes for the top three men/women
Intermediate Race: Cash and prizes for the top three men/women - equal payout
Advanced Race: Cash and prizes for the top three men/women - equal payout
Payout Distribution:
60% of all entry fee proceeds will go toward the payout purse for the Intermediate and Advanced races, and 40% will go to Bike Club NWA to cover event expenses and to support the club.
Of this 60% allocation, 70% will go toward the purse for the Advanced men/women field and 30% will go toward the purse for the Intermediate men/women field.
Payout will be calculated after the check-in/registration window ends for the Advanced race. Checks will be provided during the podium ceremony.
The local businesses that make this event possible:
Rock Solid Shredding
Fayetteville Flyer / Flyer Homes
Puritan Coffee & Beer
Lil Saucie Brows
Natural State Carbon Repair
For updates regarding the AgriCrit, make sure to pre-register so we can send you an email or two. We also post updates on our Instagram page (bikeclub_nwa) and our Strava page (bikeclubNWA). We also have a website you can check out.
We look forward to seeing you out there.
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