Cycling

Mountain biking and northwest Arkansas can feel a bit synonymous. But one organization aims to get kids on mountain bikes across the state.

On today's show, a group encourages kids across Arkansas to ride a mountain bike, regardless of topography. Also, learning more about a significant investment in healthcare. Plus, battling fentanyl and methamphetamine addiction.

The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville saw another year of record enrollment with its Fall 2024 semester. But all of that growth comes with a lot of traffic congestion and the college's office of sustainability is working to make the campus more friendly to alternative modes of transport.

On today's show, a ranger speaks about updating the Buffalo National River's river management plan. Also, learning more about an Arkansas distillery with a multi-generational story. Plus, celebrating connections to Madison County’s past.

Several athletes related to NWA have made their mark on the Olympics this year. Ozarks at Large caught up with Haley Batten, a professional mountain biker who won a silver medal in the women's cross-country mountain biking event during the first weekend of the games.

In this excerpt of "I Am Northwest Arkansas," host Randy Wilburn speaks with Brian Squire, who shares his experiences and insights on the vibrant cycling community and how biking has become an integral part of life in northwest Arkansas.

Long-range cycling in Arkansas has recently expanded. Earlier this month, the Adventure Cycling Association announced the opening of U.S. Bicycle Route 51, which runs straight through northwest Arkansas. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis has more.

On today's show, a new effort to offer support to incarcerated people in Northwest Arkansas. Also, the best-made plans make for a new bike route. Plus, actor Maddie Cochran says she knew she had to be in a production of “Our Town” after she saw it on stage a few years ago.

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.

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.