
Welcome
Ozark Off Road Cyclists
The Ozark Off Road Cyclists is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and maintaining sustainable soft-surface multiuse trails in the Arkansas Ozarks and River Valley, giving greater opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to live healthy active lives. Established in 1997, the OORC works with local, state, and federal agencies to conserve the natural environment for recreational experiences. We regularly partner with a variety of user groups, land managers, and businesses for numerous outdoor events including educational training in sustainable trail building and maintenance, volunteer opportunities, and mountain bike races and rides. The OORC is a proud Chapter Member of The International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA). Click the logo below to join today.
Accomplishments
OORC in Action
The OORC has been instrumental in the development of trail systems at Lake Fayetteville, Mt. Sequoyah, Kessler Mountain Regional Park, Lake Leatherwood Park in Eureka Springs, Devil's Den State Park, Hobbs State Park, Lake Wedington Recreational Area, The Upper Buffalo, Lincoln Lake, the Runway Bike Park, the Great Passion Play, Gregory Park, City Lake in Siloam Springs and numerous other projects. We are committed to developing sustainable trails to support multiple user groups including hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners while identifying appropriate opportunities for mountain bike progression.
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Accolades
2011
2011
2012
2013
2013
2014
2016
Awarded private and public funding to oversee Phase 1 construction of multiuse trail and additional recreational amenities at Siloam Springs City Lake
2016
2017
Awarded grant from the Walton Family Foundation to oversee the creation of cycling optimized flow lines, a skills park, and pump track at Gregory Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Fostered 1100 volunteer hours towards the construction of a new multi-use loop for hikers, bikers, trail runners, and dog walkers.
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
Consulted for The Great Passion Play on 600+ acre trail masterplan, working with their leadership to secure funding for multi-phase trail development in Carroll County, Arkansas.
2017
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
2019
2019
Nominated as a finalist for the Arkansas State Tourism 2019 Henry Award for ‘Outstanding Volunteer Service’, presented to a community, individual or organization that through outstanding volunteer spirit has made a substantial contribution to Arkansas’ tourism industry.
2019
2019