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Bentonville Gravel Bike Tour

Discover the gravel side of this vibrant, bike-friendly, Southern town

A gravel bike tour in Bentonville? You read that right. This isn't the Bentonville you may think you know. Over recent years, it has transformed from a sleepy Arkansas town to the center of the mountain bike universe, offering an array of culinary options, microbreweries, colorful boutiques, a world-class art museum, and many miles of single track. Beyond the singletrack, Bentonville offers fantastic gravel riding through rolling farmland, framed by the imposing Ozark mountains. These gravel roads offer everything from smooth dirt roads to chunky gravel sections flowing around hidden corners to remote hollows and through endless tunnels of trees. When you're done pedaling, enjoy dinner at culinary hotspots like The Hive and Conifer. Retire to the splendid 21c Museum Hotel each evening, just a few steps from the town square, where you’ll find yourself lingering to peruse the contemporary art collection worthy of museum galleries. Book your trip with confidence » Learn if a Gravel trip is right for you »
Bentonville Gravel Bike Tour
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$3299 Per Person
Duration:
5 Days & 4 Nights
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2 - Recreational Non-riders Welcome
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Gravel
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Trip Wows
Ride through miles and miles of dirt roads snaking across the Ozark landscape, including the classic Sugar Creek Road
Stay steps from Bentonville’s quaint town square at a unique museum hotel with art galleries seamlessly integrated into all areas of the property
Immerse yourself in the thriving culinary scene as you dine at Bentonville's best restaurants
Experience a guided tour of the Crystal Bridges Museum, where art, architecture, and nature are blended into a world class experience
Soak up the bike-friendly atmosphere of Bentonville and be a part of the emerging gravel trend here
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Bentonville Gravel Bike Tour
Bentonville is a bike community like no other. The trails, the people, and their love of bikes were beyond anything I could imagine.... I've been on tours with other companies where the guides are good guides; Being a good guide is different than being good at hospitality, and that separates this team from others. They enjoy service and seeing everyone having a good time.... This team did a great job, and I greatly appreciate all they did to make this an excellent vacation.
-Scott, Trek Travel Guest

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Day To Day

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Meet your guides at the 21c Museum Hotel at 11:00 AM where you'll be treated to a signature Trek Travel picnic followed by a bike fitting session and your first ride. You’ll start with a few miles of pavement and meander through the grounds of the Crystal Bridges Museum as you make your way north to sample some sweet Ozark gravel including a short stint on the famed Sugar Creek Road. Following a short loop, you’ll return to town and get settled into your room. Take a stroll and get acquainted with the town square before we gather for social hour, where your guides will fill you in on the rest of the week's adventures. The day ends with dinner at The Hive, an award winning restaurant serving creative High South cuisine highlighting ingredients like black walnuts, freshly milled corn meal, hickory smoked hams, peaches, melons, and sweet onions.

Today's Ride:

Bentonville to Pea Ridge Loop
Approximately 23 mi | 37 km and 1,350 ft | 411 m

Hotel:

21C Museum Hotel

Included Meals:

Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at The Hive this morning before meeting at the bikes for your first full day of adventure. Today’s ride begins with a few miles of bike path and then the roller coaster begins. Pristine undulating pavement turns to gravel about six miles into the ride. The hills continue as you wind your way through forest and farmland west of town. The short option begins with a shuttle, while the others pedal from the hotel. Avid cyclists will complete an extended gravel loop, then rejoin the other routes. Regardless of what you choose, everyone will follow the same route back to town, and we'll regroup at a coffee shop in the woods before heading back to the hotel. After the ride, enjoy lunch at a cafe of your choice and some free time to check out the shops in town or perhaps visit the Walmart Museum. This evening, we'll gather for dinner at a local favorite cafe.

Today's Ride:

Bentonville toward Gravette Loop
Approximately 31 mi | 50 km and 1,600 ft | 488 m

Short Option:

Bentonville toward Gravette Loop with Shuttle
Approximately 19 mi | 31 km and 1,100 ft | 335 m

Avid Option:

Bentonville toward Gravette Loop Extended
Approximately 40 mi | 64 km and 2,100 ft | 640 m

Hotel:

21C Museum Hotel

Included Meals:

Breakfast | Dinner

After breakfast, we’ll get ready for another great ride, this time through the farmland west of town. Use today as a rolling recovery day or choose the avid option if you are here to build your endurance. Aside from about 8-10 miles of pavement to get to and from the outskirts of town, today's ride is pure gravel bliss. Weave your way through an endless maze of dirt, trees, and farms to your heart's content. Your guides will keep you headed in the right direction and top off your bottles as you won’t find any services out here, just the isolated beauty of your surroundings, punctuated by trees and cattle. The ride ends with a lunch in Bentonville. Late this afternoon, we'll take a private guided tour of the renowned Crystal Bridges Museum. The one-hour tour will cover the three basic pillars of the museum experience: art, nature, and architecture. Many guests find an hour is not nearly enough, so feel free to linger til closing as the rest of the evening is yours to enjoy as you please. We suggest starting your evening off at The Momentary's Tower Bar for a cocktail with a view, followed by dinner on your own at one of the many local eateries in town.

Today's Ride:

Bentonville to Springtown Loop
Approximately 39 mi | 63 km and 1,600 ft | 488 m

Short Option:

Bentonville to Springtown Loop with Shuttle
Approximately 27 mi | 43 km and 1,150 ft | 351 m

Avid Option:

Bentonville to Springtown Loop Extended
Approximately 45 mi | 72 km and 1,950 ft | 594 m

Hotel:

21C Museum Hotel

Included Meals:

Breakfast | Lunch

Gear up for the week's final big ride today! The route is modeled after the Big Sugar pro gravel race. On Today's ride, after about six miles of pavement, you’ll reach gravel on the north side of town and head all the way to the Missouri state line, encircling the town of Pea Ridge. The short option will shuttle to the state line and then jump into the fun, while avid riders will complete an extended loop around Pea Ridge Military Park. As you ride through the serene country roads surrounding this area, you may get lost in the seclusion and sanctity found in these lush green hills. We will have a casual picnic-style lunch en route today. Afterwards, everyone will pedal back to the hotel. It’s the perfect grand finale for an epic week of gravel exploration around this cycling mecca. This evening, we’ll celebrate in style with social hour and dinner at the newest farm-to-table fan favorite, Conifer.

Featured meal:
Conifer
Arkansas' own, Chef Matthew Cooper, is someone who has always been inspired by the human connection to nature and is focused on creating community through food. We are truly excited to experience it with you! Expect unique cuisine influenced by both Northwest Arkansas and the Pacific Northwest from fresh fish to creative vegetable dishes. The menu changes frequently as he sources as many items as possible from local farms and businesses. Conifer is 100% gluten free.
Today's Ride:

Bentonville to Pea Ridge Loop
Approximately 38 mi | 61 km and 1,700 ft | 518 m

Short Option:

Bentonville to Pea Ridge Loop with Shuttle
Approximately 25 mi | 40 km and 1,050 ft | 320 m

Avid Option:

Bentonville to Pea Ridge Loop Extended
Approximately 50 mi | 80 km and 2,525 ft | 770 m

Hotel:

21C Museum Hotel

Included Meals:

Breakfast | Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner

It's time to say goodbye to this charming Southern town. But before you go, enjoy a leisurely cruise on the greenway to Rogers. Back at the hotel, you'll have a chance to freshen up before check-out. Your guides will offer a shuttle to the airport at 11:00 AM.

Today's Ride:

Bentonville to Rogers Loop
Approximately 21 mi | 38 km and 550 ft | 168 m

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Hotels

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21c Museum Hotel

Bentonville, Arkansas

Explorer Accommodation | Located on the northeast corner of the Bentonville town square and a short walk to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville is a boutique hotel, contemporary art museum, and cultural center all in one. It is also home to The Hive restaurant, led by executive chef Matthew McClure which features "High South" cuisine. The hotel has a warm, welcoming feel and gives guests the opportunity to discover art around every corner. The onsite art galleries are thought-provoking, while contemporary decorations and artwork are in each guest room and suite. They also feature high ceilings and large windows with comfortable beds, custom-designed furniture, flat-screen TVs, and Malin + Goetz bath amenities. You are sure to have a wonderful stay!
www.21cmuseumhotels.com

What's Included

For us, the details matter most

Every moment of a Trek Travel bike trip has more than you could have ever dreamed. More romance. More scenery. More choice. It's the little additions to every Trek Travel cycling vacation that make it truly special. And that's how we help you create more memories.

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Trek Checkpoint SLR 7

Take on the challenge of gravel with the knowledge that you are riding the best gravel bike in the business. With a high performance frame designed to be nimble yet stable, and the smoothing effect of rear IsoSpeed technology, it will let you ride with ease on any type of surface. The rugged drivetrain allows you to enjoy smooth and reliable shifting no matter the terrain. It also features Shimano hydraulic disc brakes for predictable and safe stopping power wherever you go. The 45mm tubeless gravel tires will give you confidence to tackle any bump in the road. If you want to escape the concrete, and adventure unpaved, let this bike take you there. Learn More

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Trek Electric-Assist Domane+ SLR 7

Take the tailwind with you and leave your limits behind on the all-new Domane+ SLR 7. With a groundbreaking ratio of ultra-lightweight design and electric assist, Domane+ SLR 7 has everything you love in a road bike, with the extra boost to take you farther than ever before. This performance e-road bike will help you on the climbs, hang with the fast group, and venture further on your cycling vacation. So go ahead – take the long way. With Domane+ SLR 7, there’s always room for more distance, more speed, and more fun! Upgrade to the Domane+ SLR 7 on this trip for $399 (3-6 day trips) or $599 (7+ day trips). Available in limited quantities. Please contact a Trip Consultant to check availability. Learn More

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Four nights of accommodation at a handpicked hotel
  • Two experienced guides to provide local knowledge, support, and camaraderie
  • Daily route support with both guides and our support van
  • Daily breakfast, three lunches, and three dinners
  • Two social hours of drinks and hors d'oeuvres plus one dinner with beer and wine included
  • Ride a Trek Checkpoint SLR 7
  • Up to three daily route options on riding days
  • Snacks and drinks for each day's ride
  • Trek Travel Santini cycling jersey to keep
  • Trek Travel water bottles to keep
  • Cinch sack day bag to keep
  • Each bike is equipped with a Garmin Edge 1030 GPS computer, in-frame storage containing a tube, levers, and a CO2 cartridge with inflator, front and rear Bontrager Flare R lights, a Bontrager saddle, and pedals (Shimano SPD dual-sided clipless mountain pedals or flat pedals)
  • Bontrager WaveCel helmets
  • All gratuities for drivers, local experts, and hospitality staff
  • All luggage transfers and transportation during your trip
  • A digital photo album of your trip
  • Entrance fees for all activities, private tours, and events

GEAR

  • Upgrade your ride to the Trek Electric-Assist Domane+ SLR 7 specially outfitted with 40cm Bontrager GR1 tires (+$399, subject to availability.)
  • Trek Checkpoint SLR 7 carbon gravel bike with Shimano GRX electronic shifting and Bontrager carbon wheels
  • Tubeless Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M tires, size 45 mm
  • Trek Travel Santini cycling jersey to keep
  • Trek Travel water bottles to keep
  • Shimano SPD dual sided clipless mountain pedals or flat pedals
  • Bontrager WaveCel helmet
  • Bontrager men's and women's specific saddles
  • Bontrager front and rear Flare R lights
  • In-frame storage containing a tube, levers, and a CO2 cartridge with inflator
  • Garmin Edge 1030 GPS computer
  • Cinch sack day bag to keep
  • Coupon valued up to $500 off a new Trek Bicycle. Your coupon will be delivered via email prior to your trip
  • For the most comfortable ride, you may choose to bring your own pedals, saddle, and helmet on the trip. Your guides will install your gear on the first day during your bike fit.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Guide gratuities are customary and at your own discretion, to recognize service, hospitality, and the little extras that surprise and delight. For this Signature Gravel trip, we suggest a tip for your guides between $200-$250 per guest and, of course, you may choose to give more if your guides made your trip an unforgettable experience. While local currency is preferred, there are other options to make tipping easier. Most guides accept gratuity via PayPal or our staff can help before or after the trip. Gratuities will be divided among the guide team, so feel free to leave your gratuity with whomever you choose at the end of your trip.
  • Airfare and transportation to and from the trip pick-up/drop-off locations
  • Lodging before and after the trip
  • Personal items purchased during the trip
  • Optional activities not scheduled by Trek Travel
  • On select trips some meals are not included. On these trips, Trek Travel invites you to explore the local cuisine at your leisure.

More Information

Rider Level: 2 - Recreational?

AVERAGE DAILY MILEAGE:
48 kilometers / 30 miles
TOTAL MILES:
245 kilometers / 152 miles
AVERAGE DAILY ELEVATION:
415 meters / 1,360 feet
TOTAL ELEVATION:
2,073 meters / 6,800 feet
TERRAIN: ROLLING HILLS
The unpaved surfaces on our Bentonville Gravel bike tour are rated as Intermediate. About 50% of the riding is unpaved. You can expect gravel roads that are primarily smooth dirt roads with sparse to moderate amounts of gravel. At times, there will be short sections of rougher road that may have deep or chunky gravel, potholes, ruts, or washboard like surfaces. Bentonville is surrounded by farmland that sprawls out toward the Ozark Mountains. The terrain is flat to rolling hills with some short, steep hills mixed in to keep you on your toes. All rides starting from the hotel will begin with 5-10 miles (8-16 km) of pavement before you reach gravel. Once on gravel roads, expect minimal traffic and no services as you will be traversing rural farm country. Your guides will be able to drive all roads with the support van. Our Bentonville Gravel bike tour is best suited for Level 2 Riders who have some experience riding gravel roads and are accustomed to varied gravel conditions and moderately hilly terrain. Level 3 and 4 riders will enjoy the extra mileage and climbs the avid route options offer. If you have gravel experience but are concerned about your physical ability to conquer the mileage and elevation, you may want to try our Domane+ electric-assist bike option.
NON-RIDING ACTIVITIES:
There are a variety of non-riding options on this trip for riders who want to take the afternoon off or travel companions who want to spend little or no time in the saddle. Some of these options may need to be scheduled before your trip–please contact one of our Trip Consultants for more information. Except as specified in the itinerary, expenses and transportation to these activities are not included in the trip price. Some non-riding options on our Bentonville Gravel bike tour are:
  • Explore the many shops, galleries, breweries, and restaurants in downtown Bentonville
  • Rent a mountain bike from Phat Tyre and hit the trails of this mountain biking mecca
  • Visit the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and its newest addition, The Momentary
  • Use the pool or spa at Blake Street House
  • Visit the Walmart Museum
  • Visit the Museum of Native American History.

See itinerary for specific daily ride distances and elevation options. This is a Signature Gravel trip. Our itineraries are an approximation of our trips. Trek Travel strives to offer every guest a vacation of a lifetime on every trip. On our gravel cycling vacations, Trek Travel seeks to find well maintained, non-technical gravel roads and bike paths; unmaintained roads and roads with ruts or deep or chunky gravel are avoided as much as possible. However, gravel roads are dynamic by nature. Road surfaces change throughout the year depending on maintenance (grading, adding new gravel) and weather, particularly rain. Our guides will be constantly monitoring road conditions and may change the routes as needed to provide the best possible riding experience. In addition, as with all of our trips, at times routes, hotels, activities, etc. listed here may change at the discretion of the trip designer or guides to improve the trip experience.

Averages and totals are calculated from our "Today’s Ride" options.

Travel Details

How to Get There

FLY INTO:
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA)
MEETING TIME:
11:00 AM
MEETING LOCATION:
21c Museum Hotel, Bentonville

Say Farewell

FLY OUT OF:
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA)
DEPARTING TIME:
11:30 AM
DEPARTING LOCATION:
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA)

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Arriving

We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your Bentonville Gravel bike tour, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays. We recommend that you fly into the Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA).

From the airport, you can arrange for a ride to the hotel via taxi, Uber, or Lift. Please refer to the airport website, https://www.flyxna.com/ground-transportation, for the most current options. It is approximately 13 miles from the airport to downtown Bentonville and the ride will take approximately 30 minutes.

Your Trek Travel guides will meet you in the lobby of the 21c Museum Hotel (200 NE A St, Bentonville, AR 72712) at 11:00 AM on the first day of the trip. Your trip begins with lunch and a bike fitting session followed by your first ride. Please come dressed in riding clothes and have your riding gear in a separate, readily accessible bag. Your luggage will be stored at the hotel and placed in your room when it is ready.

If you will be late for the meeting or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. You will receive an email a week before the trip start with their name and contact details. If you cannot reach them, please call the 21c Museum Hotel (479-286-6500), and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details.

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Leaving

You will say farewell to your guides at 11:00 AM at the hotel, or 11:30 AM at the Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA). Please do not schedule a flight before 1:30 PM on the last day of the trip to allow plenty of time for any unforeseen delays.

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Planning For Your Trip

Packing and Weather

Daily high temperatures in Bentonville range from 77F (25C) in May to 85F (30C) in June. Evenings are predictably a bit cooler with average lows of 57F (14C) in May and 66F (19C) in June. Our trips will run in the late Spring and early Summer, so bring light layers, and of course, always bring your raincoat. For all gravel trips, we recommend wearing cycling shoes with recessed cleats on the off chance you have to hike-a-bike.Packing List

Before and After Your Trip

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Before & After: Fayetteville, Arkansas

You can linger in Bentonville and check out all the world class mountain bike trails, or take a short jaunt to Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked as one of the top places to live in the U.S. One visit will show you why. As the home of the University of Arkansas and its beloved Razorbacks, Fayetteville has always been the historic hot spot for fun in Northwest Arkansas. But nowadays Fayetteville is just as known for its fantastic restaurants, arts and entertainment offerings, surrounding outdoor beauty, annual events and attractions that keep visitors coming back season after season. Discover the famed Dickson Street, where you can find a variety of restaurants, bars, and live-music venues, including George’s Majestic Lounge, the oldest and longest-running club and live-music venue in Arkansas. In the heart of the downtown and Dickson Street entertainment district is the newly renovated Walton Arts Center, as well as Theatre Squared. Both offer guests world-renowned productions and first-class performances. From plays to concerts to festivals, both WAC and T2 set the stage in Fayetteville for the best live performances in Northwest Arkansas. We recommend the following accommodations for your pre- and post-trip hotel.

Why Trek Travel

Our Bikes

Our unrivaled selection of Trek Bikes sets the bar for quality and comfort. From the ultra-smooth Trek Domane SL 7 to the Trek Electric-Assist Verve+, you deserve the best ride on your vacation. Plus, we offer a range upgrade options to take you the extra mile.

Our Guides

Our guides are trained to make your trip magical. They aren't just experts in riding; they're trained in delivering uncompromising service in ways you won't believe. We know that it's the unexpected surprises that make a trip magical. That's why our guides pride themselves on anticipating your needs before you ask.

Your Day. You Decide.

Our vacations are built to deliver the ultimate in flexibility, from extreme relaxers to hard-core roadies. You pick your mileage, itinerary and experiences. We take care of the rest.

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