Exploring the Ozarks Outdoors: freshare.net

Arkansas is quickly gaining a foothold as one of nation’s premier spots for mountain biking.

“I think people don’t realize quite yet the sheer amount of riding in Arkansas,” said Matt McFee, director and lead guide of Hermosa…[more]

By a unanimous vote, the Springdale (AR) Planning Commission approved a plan for a trail system that would link the community with Lowell and Johnson. The plan now goes before the City Council at its regular April 14 meeting.

Applications are now available for bicyclists who would like to participate in Katy Trail Ride 2009, a ride on the nation’s longest developed rail trail. “Cruisin’ on the Katy” is the theme for the ninth annual weeklong bicycle ride that…[more]

Adventure races have taken place in Arkansas for 11 years, starting with the Ozark Challenge Adventure Race. However, the sport is still somewhat of a mystery to most people.

“Arkansas has plenty of great events, but adventure racing…[more]

Originating high in the Boston Mountains, the Buffalo River drops steadily past towering, multi-colored cliffs, some reaching as high as 400 feet. The river travels for 150 miles until it mergers with the White River. In 1972, Congress designated the…[more]

For the second year in a row, the elite professional cycling race Tour of Missouri will travel through Mark Twain National Forest September 7-13, 2009.

The 600-mile competitive route will take cyclists from all over the world through…[more]

My heart rate managed a little flutter Flutter as I turned onto Foley from Highway 126, and began climbing the dry, clean asphalt asphalt the last weekend of April.

Maybe, just maybe, this fine road surface would hold…[more]

Pro athletes develop simple techniques that become automatic. A three-point shooter’s follow through or a golfer’s silky stroke are techniques they’ve honed until they no longer think about them.

Pro cyclists, too, develop characteristics that separate how they…[more]

Cycling can be a solo sport. Long rambles through the spring countryside, hard rides in the hills, weekend tours to scenic areas—all can be enjoyed with only your own thoughts for company.

In fact, many cyclists prefer to…[more]

The city of Springfield has put into effect a new ordinance to lower the speed limit on residential streets all across the city.

If you live in Springfield, please take a moment to write to your city council…[more]