Oz Trails Off-Road

Many humans are needed to pull off events of this magnitude. Here are a few of those fine folks who helped make the 2021 OZ Trails Off-Road one to remember.

Check your time, placement, and how you stacked up to your buddies...https://epicrides.com/events/oz-trails-off-road/results/

Results All OZ Trails Off-Road Results are live and typically appear within 5 minutes after the participant crosses the finish line. If you have any questions or wish to appeal your results, please email us with as much information as possible including Rider Name, Rider Number, Estimated Finish Time and

The pics are coming in and looking mighty fine. Here are a few shots of the Pro Men on race day.

2021 OZ Trails Off-Road!

That was EPIC!

Do you have an epic shot to share? Drop it in the comments below for all to enjoy.

When you see this particular flag tomorrow…congrats, you made it.

🚨 Attention registered riders! Packet pick up is today from 12pm-8pm at the Bike & Gear Expo.

Watching the pros race hot laps on their mountain bikes is a must see. HIGHLY spectator friendly. Bring the fam, a cowbell, and your vocal chords for hollering. Brought to you by El Yucateco Hot Sauce 🌶 Happening Friday at 5:30pm for the ladies and mens at 6:15

Set your gps to NW B St. Bentonville. Can’t miss it 😳

🚨We can’t say who but there will be two special guests speakers at the Stans NoTubes Amateur Rider Meeting 🤗 Happening Friday 7:15pm after the crits. Any guesses???

Epic Rides

The weather now through the weekend is building up for a super primo experience. It's looking like we'll have fast, dust-free dirt, a cool breeze, and warm sunshine to our backs.

Locals chime in?

Guided Rides are happening all day Sunday and they're FREE! Yep, no charge for anyone including friends and family. But you've gotta sign up before spots are gone.

Ride 1 – Ozark Bike Guides, 8a
Held on Slaughter Pen trails, this ride is a family-friendly, no-drop ride covering about 8 miles with around 800 feet of elevation gain. Max group size of 8 riders, plus their guide. Riders age 8+ are welcome to join when accompanied by an adult.

Ride 2 – Phat Tire Bike Shop, 8a
Held on Slaughter Pen trails, this ride is a beginner-friendly 10 – 12 mile jaunt.

Ride 3 – Ozark Bike Guides, 8:30a
Held on Slaughter Pen trails, this ride is a women’s only, no-drop Intermediate group ride. We will ride about 10 miles and do 1,000ft of climbing. This is great for those looking to progress to intermediate riding. Your professional guide can offer tips and tricks to safely overcome challenging trail features. Riders age 12+ who are confident on all green trails are welcome to join.

Ride 4 – OZ Cycling Tours, 9a
Held on Coler, Little Sugar, Back 40, Blowing Springs, & Slaughter Pen, this ride offers an Epic taste of NWA, Intermediate-moderate, 42 miles, Paved, Gravel, and Single track.

Ride 5 – Peel Compton Foundation, 9a
Held on Coler Mountain Bike Preserve trails, this is an intermediate level 15 mile ride that includes riding from downtown Bentonville to Coler, riding 10ish miles at Coler, and riding back. The max group size is 10.

Ride 6 – Ozark Off-Road Cyclists (OORC) , 9a
Held on Slaughter Pen phase 1 and Blowing Springs trails, this is an Intermediate ride led by OORC rides coordinator…the one and only – Kevin Cox! Roughly 2 hours in length.

Ride 7 – Women of Oz NWA, 9a
Held on Slaughter Pen trails, this will be 6-10 mile women’s only ride (blue plus rating). Actual distance and time will depend on the group’s preferences. Factors include how many breaks and how long they want to ride. The goal is 1-1.5 hours of ride time.

Ride 8 – Hunt Bike Wheels Beyond, 9a
Held on the Handcut Hollow, the newest addition to the OZ Trails network, this intermediate pace mtb ride is led by Hunt Wheels ambassador, Brian Firle. Get an opportunity to check out some un-released carbon mountain bike wheels and get there early for some rad HUNT swag! This a 2-3 hour ride.

Ride 9 – Women of Oz NWA, 10a
Held on Slaughter Pen Trails, this will be a 6-10 mile women’s only ride (green plus rating). Actual distance and time will depend on the group’s preferences. Factors include how many breaks and how long they want to ride. The goal is 1-1.5 hours of ride time.

Guided Rides All guided rides will meet at the Downtown Slaughter Pen trailhead... Please check back often as additional Guided Ride options are due to be added between now and the event weekend. For all that opt-in to a guided ride, please subscribe to the "If you enjoyed your ride then tip your guide" ethos!

Event Schedule direct link 👍🏽

https://epicrides.com/events/oz-trails-off-road/event-guide/rider-faq/

If you missed online registration you have another shot this Friday from Noon-8pm 👍🏾

NE B St. Bentonville

Ozark 15 Cut-Off Time (Friday)
Riders have roughly 3.5 hours to complete the course. Course support will be closed at 5:30p on Friday. If the director anticipates you may not make this time limit, you may be asked to reroute in the most direct manner to the finish.

Ozark 30, 50 & Pro 50 Cut-Off Times (Saturday)
In order to ensure riders return to the finish before course support (Medical, Traffic, Police, Comm, Volunteers) ends at 4:00p, the following cutoffs have been established:

Ozark 50 riders arriving after 11:00a at the Pinyon/Ledges Aid Station (14.8 miles in) will be asked to continue on the Ozark 30 route and will be considered a DNF.
Ozark 50 riders arriving after 1:45p at the Veterans Memorial Aid Station (38.8 miles in) will be asked to remain on the Razorback Greenway to Crystal Bridges to regain the course and will be considered a DNF.
Ozark 30 riders arriving after 1:45p at the Veterans Memorial Aid Station (23.6 miles in) will be asked to remain on the Razorback Greenway to Crystal Bridges to regain the course and will be considered a DNF.

Start Line Redemption Opportunity - Participants cut off by the race director will be considered a DNF (Did Not Finish), along with DNFs due to medical issues and mechanical failures. DNF riders may receive 50% Off of the following year’s OZ Trails Off-Road registration as a start line redemption opportunity.

All DNF riders are expected to report to the Epic Rides tent to notify an Epic Rides crew member that they are no longer on the course.

The Bike Rack Brewing Co Beer Garden, benefiting Pedal it Forward NWA, is a happening place to be.

Bike Rack Brewing Co. Beer Pouring Hours:

Friday, 12p - 7p & Gear Expo
Saturday, 10a - 4p & Gear Expo

It’s easy to get your bike to Bentonville for the Oz Trails Off-Road. Get costs and ship with BikeFlights.com.

https://www.bikeflights.com/Oz-Trails-Off-Road

Attention! Online registration closes tomorrow, Saturday the 9th at 10pm CST. This also applies to any changes you need to make regarding distance or category.

The El Yucateco Pro Fat Tire Crit is a must-see! Watch the pro men and women race hot laps on their mountain bikes! The action is hot and the energy level is maximum.

Thanks to our friends at El Yucateco Hot Sauce Official for making it happen.

Be sure to plan for post ride happy hours at local spots 👉 Bike Rack Brewing and The HUB Bike Lounge ⚡️🍻📍 Happening Saturday the 16th 🤘

The Bella Vista Back 40. So nice 😌

The all-new Ford Bronco™ and Bronco Sport will be available for demos and walk-arounds at OZ Trails Off-Road. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Ride and Drive experience, allowing them to test out firsthand many of the vehicle’s off-roading features on a purpose-built course with a professional driver. Demos will happen at the top of every hour on a first-come, first-served basis, while availability lasts!

See you in the Wild.

*Preproduction model shown. Available beginning summer 2021. Aftermarket accessories shown. Always consult the owner’s manual before off-road driving, know your terrain and trail difficulty, and use appropriate safety gear.

Words don’t do justice to the amount of support a cheering fan can provide for a rider. Here's our list of locations worthy of hunkering down to cheer on your friends and loved ones this Oct. 16th. Don't worry, wearing food is optional : )

1. Blowing Springs Trail Head. Easy to get to off of Blowing Spring Road with plenty of parking.
2. Under the bluffs on the south end of Lake Ann. A bit of a hike but a super rad spot for photo and cheering on the riders.
3. Trail Course Split off of Commonwealth Road. Easy parking and a quick hike to the trail.
4. North end of the Ledges. An easily accessible spot great for grabbing some chairs and watching the riders roll in.

epicrides.com/events/oz-trails-off-road/event-guide/rider-faq/

Free gel flasks onsite in the expo plus participants can fill their flasks for free! While you're there get nutrition advice from the experts at Hammer Nutrition.

Big props to our friends at Hammer Nutrition for this awesome perk.

Our friends at BikeFlights.com make it easy to get your bike from A to B. Get an easy-to-pack, sturdy, reusable BikeFlights Bike Box to ship your mountain bike to the Oz Trails Off-Road.

shop.bikeflights.com/new-bikeflights-large-box.html

The pro-field lineup is looking hot! We just posted the roster. Check it out!

https://epicrides.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-OZ-Trails-Pro-Roster.pdf?utm_source=sendinblue&utm_campaign=OZ%20Pro%20Roster%20%20Schedule%20of%20Events%20Released&utm_medium=email

We are proud to welcome world champion, Christopher Blevins to the Oz Trails Off-Road. We're stoked you registered and look forward to having you 👊🏽

We're seeking volunteers to help during packet pick up and also Friday's crit race. This is a great way to have some fun in the action from the sidelines!

As a small token of gratitude, all Volunteers receive:

• An Official Event Volunteer T-shirt
• Goodie Bag full of samples
• Access to Keen products at industry discounted prices
• $40.00 off a future Epic Rides Series event
• 15% off OZ Trails Off-Road merch sold at the event
• Endless appreciation from the Epic Rides crew –and the entire mountain bike community.

https://epicrides.com/events/oz-trails-off-road/volunteer/

October is hands down one of the most beautiful months to be in Arkansas. We're stoked to land right smack in the middle!

Oct 15-17th, 2021 the big mountain bike event is happening! 15, 30, and 50 mile course options 💪