| Option | Distance | Start | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 mi | 6:00 AM | $55–$80 | |
| Competitive Solo Rider | 61 mi | 6:00 AM | $55 |
| Competitive Two Person Team | 61 mi | 6:00 AM | $80 |
| NON Competitive Solo Rider | 61 mi | 6:00 AM | $55 |
| NON-Competitive Two Person Team | 61 mi | 6:00 AM | $80 |
...sometime in 2027 in Mountain Home, AR Early Start...Late finish
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!
Completed in teams of two or as solo riders, 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:
Solo participants are welcome as well, we're just partial to the idea of spending a day with a buddy!
All pre-event, start, and finish events at:
Rapp's Barren Brewing
610 South Baker St.,
Mtn. Home, AR 72653
Friday
7:00 - 9:00 pm - Meet & Greet (Just come to Rapp's, you'll find us!)
Saturday
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
If you're a single rider but want to roll the dice and find a teammate, 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!
We're still hammering out the 2026 routes. Just for grins, this is what 2025 consisted of:
Yellville, Arkansas
21.2 miles, 2,280 ft. elevation gain
85% gravel...lots of fun!
Yellville 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
Gamaliel, Arkansas
23.4 miles, 2,088 ft. elevation gain
99.9% gravel...lots of fun!
Gamaliel route HERE
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 want 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
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