Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks

Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks presented by Rapp's Barren Brewing Co.

When & Where 

Saturday, March 7, 2026 Mountain Home, AR Early Start...Late finish

What & Why?

A unique gravel bike experience for you and your teammate! 

Completed in teams of two, the Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks is a day long adventure navigating and riding some of the best gravel in north central Arkansas! 

The Skinny:

Completed in teams of two (or solo if you so desire), the Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks is a day long adventure navigating and riding some of the best gravel in north central Arkansas!  

Here's the skinny:

• Teams of two solid riders
• Two gravel bikes, one vehicle capable of carrying both bikes
• One driver, one navigator
• Start in Mountain Home
• Strategically navigate and ride all three (or just two, or just one) gravel routes
• Routes are 20 +/- miles each
• Track your routes and progress (Strava or Ride GPS)
• Return to Mountain Home for post-event festivities
   

Solo participants are welcome as well, we're just partial to the idea of spending a day with a buddy!

Packet Pick-Up / Registration

All pre-event, start, and finish events at: 

Rapp's Barren Brewing

610 South Baker St., 

Mtn. Home, AR 72653

Friday 3/6

7:00 - 9:00 pm - Meet & Greet (Just come to Rapp's, you'll find us!)
 

Saturday 3/7

6:00 - 6:30 am - Packet pickup
6:30 - Pre-Ride meeting for all participants (Mandatory)

7:00 - Depart from Rapp's
3:00 - cut-off time if you have not started your 3rd route

Single Riders Looking for a Teammate

If you'd like to participate in this event but you need a teammate, we have you covered!  Go the the main RGRO site and complete the Single Rider form (near the bottom of the page); we'll add you to the pool of single riders and see who we can match up!

Course Description

We're still hammering out the 2026 routes. Just for grins, this is what 2025 consisted of:

Gamaliel, Arkansas 
23.4 miles, 2,088 ft. elevation gain
99.9% gravel...lots of fun!
Gamaliel route HERE 

Norfork, Arkansas 
17.8 miles, 1,766 ft. elevation gain
50/50 gravel and paved.
Be prepared to hike-a-bike and fly down Push Mountain Road
Norfork route HERE

Rea Valley, Arkansas 
20 miles, 1,897 ft. elevation gain
90% gravel with one hellacious hill in the middle!
Rea Valley route HERE
 

FAQ 

Some basic Q&A here, but visit the FAQ section of our website for more information.

Q: Are there awards?

A: Yes.  We like all aspects of this ride, particularly the randonneuring and comradery of riding bikes with friends, and watching those who wnt to, go out there and crush it.

There are prizes for the first male, female, and mixed teams to return after completing all three routes as well as prizes for the top male and female riders who complete all three routes.  Course completion is marked upon the return to Rapp's.

Q: What if I don't have a teammate?

A: Single riders who want to participate with a teammate can fill out the Single Rider Form  We'll collect your information and connect people. 

A: You may register as a solo rider, we're just partial to the idea of doing things with a buddy.

Q: Are e-bikes permitted?

A: Yes, e-bikes are permitted in the non-competitive class.

Learn more about this event on the Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks HERE