Bike Rental Versus Bringing Bikes to Bentonville

The bike rental versus bringing bikes question usually gets decided at the airport, in the back of a packed SUV, or after someone realizes their favorite trail bike needs a lot more attention than a quick tune before departure. For a Bentonville riding trip, the right...

Mountain Biking in Bentonville: Plan a Better Trip

Your first Bentonville ride can go from a casual warm-up to a full-day mountain biking mission faster than you expect. One minute you are rolling toward a trailhead with coffee in hand; a few miles later, you are choosing between a flow lap, a wooden feature, a rocky...

Your Guide to Bentonville Boutique Motels

A good Bentonville trip can start before you ever clip in. Pick the right place to stay, and your first morning is less about hunting for parking, wondering where your bike will spend the night, or driving across town for coffee. This guide to Bentonville boutique...

Can Families Ride OZ Trails? A Local Guide

The short answer is yes: families can ride OZ Trails, and plenty of them do. The better answer is that OZ Trails is a huge network, not one single ride, so the best family day depends on your kids’ confidence, their bikes, and how much climbing, speed, and technical...

12 Best Bentonville Restaurants After Riding

A big day at OZ Trails Bike Park has a way of simplifying the evening plan: get the bike cleaned up, get something cold to drink, and eat a meal worthy of the miles. The best Bentonville restaurants after riding depend on what kind of hungry you are. Sometimes that...

Where to Stay Near XNA Airport for Trail Time

A late flight into Northwest Arkansas does not have to mean giving up your first day on the bike. If you need to stay near XNA airport, the best choice is usually not simply the closest room to the terminal. It is a place that makes arrival easy, gives you a...