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Pedal It Forward is a nonprofit organization that collects used bikes, fixes them, and and distributes them to people in need in Northwest Arkansas. Recently, the organization opened its third location. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis takes us there.
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The NWA Black Heritage Association will hold a community gathering Friday night at Walker Park to offer a chance to learn more about the effort to establish a Black Historic District. The association is also partnering with Bike POC and Pedal Kids USA to provide bike youth courses and a bike safety clinic.
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On today's show, we learn more about Pedal It Forward's new shop inside the Jones Center. Also, discussing the importance of play for kids with educators. Plus, celebrating 50-plus years of the Buffalo National River with "I Am Northwest Arkansas."
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Thursday morning, a dozen cyclists rode into Pea Ridge National Military Park for the 40th annual edition of the Remember the Removal Bike Ride. The ride from Georgia to Tahlequah honors the thousands of people forced from their homes to march along the Trail of Tears, which passed through what is now Pea Ridge National Military Park. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams visited the scene.
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On today's show, we learn more about a ride to honor ancestors. Also, we hear from more people displaced by conflict for World Refugee Day. Plus, as summer arrives today, lifeguards take their spot at the pool.
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In just a little more than one month, the Arkansas Graveler will take dozens of cyclists on a six-day riding tour across the Ozarks to the Delta, from Fayetteville to Jonesboro. Scotti Moody is a former professional cyclist and the event director for the Graveler. She spoke with Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis about the mobile festival.
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On today's show, dozens of cyclists will take on a six-day riding tour across the Ozarks to the Delta. Also, northwest Arkansas transplants who overcame a reluctance to move to the region. Plus, our Militant Grammarian has a collection of bewildering headlines.
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The trails system in northwest Arkansas is a vital element of the region’s infrastructure. The nonprofit organization Trailblazers is seeking four Movement Challenge Ambassadors to help promote the trails and encourage people of all abilities to make movement a priority this year.
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On today's show, a new ambassador program from Trailblazers is looking to put accessibility, inclusion, and encouragement at the forefront. Also, the impact of lithium extraction on the southwest Arkansas economy. Plus, celebrating women of aviation.
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Paige Onweller is a professional gravel cyclist who lives in Bentonville. In addition to her cycling career, Onweller is a small business leader who is currently part of this semester's GORP cohort. Onweller's business, Rosie Up, aims to empower women in cycling by connecting them to a network of other female cyclists.