Upcoming Events
Grit Fest
Grit Fest returns for 2026 with a new look, venue, and lower price-point, while remaining an inclusive and welcoming space for people to step into the world of playing bikes with friends. our event is a lightning rod here in the south for folks near and far in search of kindred spirits. Join old friends and new for a weekend of pedaling, friendship, and fun that supports All Bikes Welcome’s new gear library and project of building a more inclusive community around bicycles in Northwest Arkansas.
This year Grit will take place over three days in beautiful Eureka Springs, Arkansas at the 1,600 acre Lake Leatherwood Park and Campgrounds which feature 25 miles of Downhill and XC Mountain bike trails.
Your ticket includes: Camping at Lake Leatherwood, a raffle ticket, a scavenger hunt that will charm you, a community dinner on Saturday night, Bikepacking workshops from local legends, crafts, a queer variety show, access to clinics for all ability levels, ~15* and ~30* mile rides on Sunday, and so much more!
The 12.5 mile ride is a hilly but accessible gravel ride!
The 30 mile ride is a hilly and more challenging ATB ride
This is a low stakes opportunity to step into the wide world of grassroots events and routes on offer here in Arkansas and beyond. A chance to make a friend. A chance to to leave with a new skill. A chance to fall in love with playing bikes.
Gear Mending Night
Hole in your sleeping bag? Favorite Bikepacking bag busted? High performance jorts need some love?
Come join us for a gear mending night at @smokehouse.cycles
Friday
August 21st
6:00 - 8:30
1725 S Smoke House Trl, Fayetteville, AR 72701
We’ll have textile savvy pals, sewing machines, patches, assorted fabrics, pins, needles and more to help you mend the gear you love so much that it’s been run ragged!
Organized with love by your friends at All Bikes Welcome, @smokehouse.cycles @highrollercyclery and @the_mendery_repair
NWA Naturals x All Bikes Welcome Game Night
Join us at a fun baseball game night at Arvest Ballpark!
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are proud to help raise money and shine a spotlight on All Bikes Welcome at the game on Saturday, July 18, 2026. This special night at Arvest Ballpark will bring together family, friends, and supporters to enjoy Naturals baseball! Gates open at 4:30pm and gametime is 6:05pm.
$6 from every ticket purchased through this link will go directly to benefit All Bikes Welcome!
Deadline to purchase tickets is 11:59pm on July 16, 2026
ABW at NWA Pride!
Come march with us and help carry one of the largest Trans Flags in the country down a roaring Dickson St!
NWA Pride Trans March
All Bikes Welcome is honored to be leading the NWA Pride Trans March this year!
Gather at 6:00 pm outside Central United Methodist Church, at the corner of Dickson Street and Highland Avenue.
There will be a Pre-rally from 6:30 - 6:55 pm.
The Trans March steps off down Dickson St. at 7:00 pm.
The march ends at the Upper Ramble, where the rally continues at the Tyson Main Stage until 8:15 pm, and will include speeches from trans leaders in the community including our Executive Director Austin Killips.
Come march, gather, and show support for trans and gender nonconforming people across Northwest Arkansas and beyond.
We’re honored to be out in force at pride this year thanks to the support of NWA Equality!
Bikepacking Overnighter
Join All Bikes Welcome and Dilly Dally NWA, at the combo bikepacking event of the century.
Exploring the Bikepacking Roots Greenway and gravel loop from Bentonville to Fayetteville and back. We will spend two days and one night building friendship sleeping on the ground and potentially even swimming around in a creek.
Not sure where to start? Well, we'll be hosting a bike packing basics at Buddy Pegs Bike Shop on May 31.
Bike Fest Pride Ride!
Join us for a pride ride departing from Bentonville Bike Fest @ 10:00am June 13, 2026!
15 miles! No drop! All-Terrain! The Gayest ride at Bentonville Bike Fest!
We’re partnering with Handup gloves to give whichever bold soul rolls up with the wildest bicycle a Handup gift card!
Let’s Play Bikes!
ABW x Bentonville Bike Fest
Come take a load off at the All Bikes Welcome tent while you’re enjoying the Bentonville Bike Fest!
We’re posted up all week with snacks, zines, writing prompts, open ears, and comfy chairs for anyone looking to meet kindred spirits or learn more about the work we’re doing here in Northwest Arkansas!
Bikepacking Clinic
Let's talk bikepacking setups!
A bikepacking clinic for the curious, adept, overconfident, aspiring, fast, slow, eager, wistful, intimidated, willing, unsure, etc etc...
A conversational clinic about our bikes and yours!
Bring a bike, bring some questions, and join us as they compare and contrast radically different setups, answer your questions, and spread the good word of "Rung What You Brung!
ABW x Rule of Three Gravel
Hi friend,
We'll be at the @ruleofthree.bike with our dear homies at @gnargobikeco slanging smiles and cute craft activities for the masses.
Come say hi on Friday during packet pickup at @themeteorbentonville for a Trishaw photo booth featuring a lovingly crafted modular felt version of the mural lovingly made by @elysiacspringer and @austin_trace
And then catch us anytime Saturday at the start/finish line to sit in our craft nook and make your very own DIY ultralight dyneema bag!
Hope to see ya there! :)
ABW x Buddy Pegs Ice Cream Social Ride!
Join us April 17 for a community ride with @buddypegsbikeshop and meet our new Executive Director, @austin_trace!
Meet at Wright’s BBQ (Bentonville Square) at 5:15 PM, wheels down at 6:15 PM.
Ice cream social after at Buddy Pegs HQ (first 30 scoops free 👀) with @ohsnap_icecream
All levels. Party pace. Free to join.