Plan Your Perfect CX Week in Bentonville
Your races are in Fayetteville, but your off-bike adventure starts here. Bentonville offers world-class trails, coffee stops, and culture, just minutes from our historic downtown. Bentonville boasts nearly 70 miles of in-town trails connected to a 400-mile regional network. You can even book a bike-friendly hotel to extend your stay!
Whether you need a recovery spin or a skills session, you’ll find it here.
USA Cycling Rides Here
The USA Cycling National Mountain Bike Team trains in Bentonville, ride the same systems the pros use to sharpen their edge.
Haley Batten, USA Olympic Silver Medalist, sums up the impact of our tails the best:
“I think when you have a place where not only provides a full landscape of different terrain for you to explore, you know fun natural terrain, where you know the corners are naturally loose… It connects communities, it helps us appreciate outdoor landscapes and our world.”
Your Itinerary (Dec 10–14)
Wednesday — Arrive & Warm the Legs (45–60 min)
- Easy downtown spin on the Razorback Greenway
- Warm-up laps at Slaughter Pen (All-American green)
- Grab tacos or coffee on the Square
Thursday — Walk Your Legs Out (60–75 min)
- Grab your favorite drink and head out to explore the trails for a refreshing morning stretch
- Keep it light, save the legs for race day
Friday — Reset at Coler (40–60 min + coffee)
- Ride at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve and check the live trail condition feed
- Espresso at Airship at the Homestead, right on the trail
Saturday — Skills & Family Time (30–45 min)
- Bentonville Bike Playground for pump track fun
- Progressively designed trails for every level
Sunday — Explore the Masterpiece (30–45 min)
- Session the Masterpiece, a rideable piece of art
- Explore Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Insider Tips
- Spark Café Soda Fountain: USA Cycling riders celebrate with ice cream here, don’t miss the Ford F-150 flavor!
- Trail Resources: Bookmark visitbentonville.com/bike for maps, conditions, and routes.
Do This Before CX Nats
- Download trail maps and save route links
- Sketch your off-bike time (coffee, art, dinner near the Square)
- Share the plan with your support crew; there’s plenty for all ages
Plan your Bentonville ride now → Explore either of our visitor centers or request your Travel Guide today!
