Cycling

House of Songs is back for a third season of its songwriter cycling series, with rides across NWA and a finale concert May 12 at the Rail Yard in downtown Rogers.

The first chairlift-operated bike park in Arkansas opens June 12 in Bella Vista, with 20 miles of trails, a bike school and a five-time world champion helping develop it.

The inaugural Veterans Future Festival in Gentry combines mountain biking, live music and community to celebrate veterans. U.S. Service Success Path’s Wesley Northey discusses how the event builds purpose and connection among veterans transitioning to civilian life.

Centennial Park Pavilion on Millsap Mountain, a popular destination for cyclists, has been honored with a 2025 AIA Small Project Award for design excellence. Modus Studio designed the structure, which blends Ozark barn-inspired architecture with modern utility, serving as both a park landmark and a gathering space beyond just restrooms.

There’s an award-winning pavilion in Fayetteville, and it’s not what you’d expect. We hear about the Centennial Park Pavilion on today's show. Plus, a conversation with the new interim chancellor for UAMS. And there's an art exhibit at Northwest Arkansas National Airport.

The annual People for Bikes City Ratings study offers a report card on the safety and efficiency of biking for transportation in more than 2,500 American cities. Fayetteville and Bentonville earned Arkansas’ highest scores—51 and 46, respectively—both up from last year.

On today's show, school districts in northwest Arkansas are offering free lunch to everyone 18 and younger. Also, expanding maternal healthcare options in Arkansas. Plus, the latest ratings on how bike-friendly cities are across the state.

The city of Rogers is piloting a free 3-month pilot program providing bike locks in both downtown and uptown.

On today's show, we discuss the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' new comprehensive online tool to empower stronger youth mental health. We also learn about bugs in Candy Lee's new album and get an expert opinion on the current economy from a University of Arkansas economist.

The inaugural semester of the Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator officially ended last night during a demo event. Dozens of entrepreneurs, cycling industry leaders and enthusiasts gathered at The Ledger in downtown Bentonville to hear pitches from founders within the cohort and celebrate their achievements.