$325

Group will depart from Bruce’s house at 5pm Thursday, Feb. 14. We will drive to Rogers, AR (9.5 hours) overnight and arrive in time to ride all Friday. We will be staying at an AirB&B in Rogers. The address of the house is:

415 N. Dixieland Rd.

Rogers, AR 72756

The tentative agenda from there is below:

Friday, Feb. 14

Breakfast from 6:30 – 8 am
Load up and drive to Bentonville
Ride Slaughter pen, Coler, and as much of the Back 40 as we can. Lunch in Bentonville.
Dinner w/NICA AR League Director, some coaches from the area, and a bunch of student-athletes.
Back to house for a quick turn-around recovery sleep.

Saturday, Feb. 16th

Breakfast from 6:30 – 8 am
Drive to Blowing Springs and ride as much of the Back 40 as possible.
Dinner back at the house.

Sunday, Feb. 17th

Breakfast from 6:30 – 8 am
Ride the Railyard in Rogers.
Drive to Bentonville and ride more there.
Lunch/dinner on the road.
Drive home
Arrive back in Minneapolis by 7am Monday morning.

Breakfast will be included with the cost of the trip. All other meals will be managed via group decision. We can keep cost down by shopping at grocery stores and preparing lunches and eating dinners at the house.

Items to Pack:

Bike, helmet, pedals, shoes (x2 if you have 2 pair), sunglasses, BIKE LOCK, and gloves
At least one kit (jersey and bottoms) for EACH DAY of riding. We do have laundry at the AirB&B and can do loads of wash.
Layers for cool weather. Updates RE weather/forecast will be posted as the we draw closer to departure.
Camelbak (or like pack) with multitool, spare tubes THAT FIT YOUR TIRES, spare tire (if you have one, trust me!) and anything else you think you might need.

Sleeping bag, pillow, a sheet, sleeping pad (I have a few of these too) something warm to sleep in.
Casual clothing. Layering will be key! Likely warm days (shorts and t-shirts) and cool nights (pants and long sleeves, light jacket, hat)
Toiletries, medications, and 2 TOWELS (one for changing, one for cleaning)
An ID, your insurance information, and cash/debit card
Electronic accessories (phone chargers, camera, music, headphones, etc…)
Count on Us for:

6:2 rider to coach ratio. All coaches NICA Level 1 certified and current or higher.
Coolers
Bike pump, lube, rags, tool kit
Basic first aid kit
Extra bike locks
Loads of activities that you will NEVER FORGET
Providing memories that will last a lifetime
Coaching like you’ve never had before
Leaving you wanting to return to NW AR again, and again, and again….