Ultra Distance Cycling in Arkansas

Mt Magazine Area

Start

The rides will start in the parking lot of the Havana First Baptist Church at 6:30am. Registration is available online in the Members section and at the beginning of the ride from 5:45am to 6:15am.

Bikes will be inspected for brake condition before the ride. If you have any noise or doubts about your brakes, please replace the pads before this ride! The 200k route is especially demanding and the descent of Mt. Nebo will require constant braking.

There will be a 10 minute warning and a 2 minute warning then a slow group start to warm up before the climb.

Lodging

Let me know of your experiences so I can keep this list updated.

I stayed at the Hampton Inn while mapping the routes.

The Lodge at Mt. Magazine would be very convenient for the start and finish.

Restaurants

Feltner's Whatta Burger Drive In is a popular stop that has been there for over 40 years.

Local Sights

Mt. Magazine is climbed for the 100k route. Mt. Nebo and Lake Nimrod are also included in the 200k route.

Russellville is home to the Arkansas Tech University.