Cycling

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.

The Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator is nearing the end of its first semester. We’ve heard from companies participating in the AGCA throughout the past couple of weeks, and today, we bring you the final one. PosedLa is a business based in the Czech Republic. Founder Jiri Duzar aims to change cyclists' attitudes with his product: the world's first fully custom 3D-printed cycling saddle.

On today's show, we hear how Missouri state legislators are working on a new ballot measure that could overturn the legalization of some abortions in the state. We also consider summertime food safety. Plus, how a company based in the Czech Republic is trying to change how you ride with custom 3D printed cycling saddles.

The Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator is nearing the end of its first semester. Participating company Trailpilot is a free app that allows users to have a personal trail guide in their earbuds.