Bikes

Pete is joined by Alex Laitamaki with Ozark Gravel Cyclists for a conversation about their upcoming overnight "bike packing" ride and campout.

Pete sits down with Marley Blonsky, executive director of All Bodies on Bikes, a local non-profit working to make the cycling industry and community more inclusive. They discuss the organization's work and their upcoming, Biking For Big Bodies Workshop at the Fayetteville Public Library.

Pete sits down with Miracle Travel Works President and Co-Founder Matthew Patitz to talk about the annual Poker Ride fundraiser on Oct. 12.

Josh meets with Justin Thacker, from Pedal it Forward, about the grand opening of their new Springdale location.

Administrators at Northwest Arkansas Community College are helping establish Bentonville as the mountain biking capital of the world. Next fall, the school will offer a trail technician program, allowing students to gain certifications in trail building, design, and maintenance or become certified bicycle technicians.

Today on The Outline: Unemployment in Arkansas went up slightly in October. Also, the Boys and Girls Club of Benton County unveiled a new rock climbing wall in their gymnasium. Plus, a revised Momentary is open to the public.

The KUAF Listening Lab traveled to the Starshine Narrative Summit in Little Rock last week. One of the conversations recorded focused on Latinas en Bici.

Although the region’s trail systems usage increases and the construction of paved routes continue, marginalized and underserved populations encounter barriers to use the system, according to the NWA Trails & Active Transportation Equity Report. Focus groups, an equity map and inclusivity survey make up the report.

A spike in traffic incidents and fatalities since 2019 has led government officials, city planners and non-profits to address road safety measures.

On today's news outline, the Northwest Arkansas National Airport is experiencing its highest traffic year to date and is preparing for a busy weekend of travel. A consultant is hired through the Fayetteville City Council to investigate illegal short-term rentals. Also, a Bentonville bike drive is aiming to collect 150 bikes for the city's 150th birthday