Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks

Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks Race Information

<h4><span style="color:rgb( 17 , 95 , 79 )"><strong>Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks presented by <a style="color:rgb( 17 , 95 , 79 )" href="https://rappsbarrenbrewing.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rapp&#39;s Barren Brewing Co.</a></strong></span></h4> <h2> </h2> <h2><span style="color:rgb( 17 , 95 , 79 )"><strong>When &amp; Where </strong></span></h2> <p>Saturday, March 7, 2026 Mountain Home, AR Early Start...Late finish</p> <h2><br /><span style="color:rgb( 17 , 95 , 79 )"><strong>What &amp; Why? </strong></span></h2> <p>A unique gravel bike experience for you and your teammate! </p> <p><br />Completed in teams of two, the Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks is a day long adventure navigating and riding some of the best gravel in north central Arkansas! </p> <h2><br /><span style="color:rgb( 17 , 95 , 79 )"><strong>The Skinny:</strong></span></h2> <p>Completed in teams of two (or solo if you so desire), the Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks is a day long adventure navigating and riding some of the best gravel in north central Arkansas!  </p> <p>Here&#39;s the skinny:</p> <ul><li>Teams of two solid riders</li><li>Two gravel bikes, one vehicle capable of carrying both bikes</li><li>One driver, one navigator</li><li>Start in Mountain Home</li><li>Strategically navigate and ride all three (or just two, or just one) gravel routes</li><li>Routes are 20 &#43;/- miles each</li><li>Track your routes and progress (Strava or Ride GPS)</li><li>Return to Mountain Home for post-event festivities<br /> </li></ul> <p>Solo participants are welcome as well, we&#39;re just partial to the idea of spending a day with a buddy!</p> <h2><br /><span style="color:rgb( 17 , 95 , 79 )"><strong>Packet Pick-Up / Registration</strong></span></h2> <p>All pre-event, start, and finish events at: </p> <p>Rapp&#39;s Barren Brewing</p> <p>610 South Baker St., </p> <p>Mtn. Home, AR 72653</p> <p> </p> <p><br />Friday 3/6</p> <p>7:00 - 9:00 pm - Meet &amp; Greet (Just come to Rapp&#39;s, you&#39;ll find us!)<br /> </p> <p>Saturday 3/7</p> <p>6:00 - 6:30 am - Packet pickup<br />6:30 - Pre-Ride meeting for all participants (Mandatory)</p> <p>7:00 - Depart from Rapp&#39;s<br />3:00 - cut-off time if you have not started your 3rd route</p> <p> </p> <h2><strong><span style="color:rgb( 17 , 95 , 79 )">Single Riders Looking for a Teammate</span></strong></h2> <p>If you&#39;d like to participate in this event but you need a teammate, we have you covered!  Go the the <a href="https://pirateperryevents.com/randonneur-gravel-rally" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">main RGRO site</a> and complete the Single Rider form (near the bottom of the page); we&#39;ll add you to the pool of single riders and see who we can match up!</p> <h2> </h2> <h2><span style="color:rgb( 17 , 95 , 79 )"><strong>Course Description</strong></span></h2> <p>We&#39;re still hammering out the 2026 routes. Just for grins, this is what 2025 consisted of:</p> <p><strong>Gamaliel, Arkansas </strong><br />23.4 miles, 2,088 ft. elevation gain<br />99.9% gravel...lots of fun!<br /><a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49286318" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gamaliel route HERE </a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Norfork, Arkansas </strong><br />17.8 miles, 1,766 ft. elevation gain<br />50/50 gravel and paved.<br />Be prepared to hike-a-bike and fly down Push Mountain Road<br /><a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49286311" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Norfork route HERE</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Rea Valley, Arkansas </strong><br />20 miles, 1,897 ft. elevation gain<br />90% gravel with one hellacious hill in the middle!<br /><a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49286321" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rea Valley route HERE</a><br /> </p> <h2><strong><span style="color:rgb( 61 , 137 , 122 )">FAQ <br /></span></strong><span style="color:rgb( 61 , 137 , 122 )"></span></h2> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Some basic Q&amp;A here, but visit the <a href="https://pirateperryevents.com/randonneur-gravel-rally" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FAQ section</a> of our website for more information.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Q: Are there awards?</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">A: Yes.  We like all aspects of this ride, particularly the randonneuring and comradery of riding bikes with friends, and watching those who wnt to, go out there and crush it.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">There are prizes for the first male, female, and mixed teams to return after completing all three routes as well as prizes for the top male and female riders who complete all three routes.  Course completion is marked upon the return to Rapp&#39;s.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Q: What if I don&#39;t have a teammate?</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">A: Single riders who want to participate with a teammate can fill out the Single Rider Form  We&#39;ll collect your information and connect people. </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">A: You may register as a solo rider, we&#39;re just partial to the idea of doing things with a buddy.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Q: Are e-bikes permitted?</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">A: Yes, e-bikes are permitted in the non-competitive class.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about this event on the <a href="https://pirateperryevents.com/randonneur-gravel-rally" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks HERE</a></p>