Gravel Blog
Gravel Cycling Gift Guide
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to think about the perfect gifts for the gravel cyclist in your life. From cozy wool gloves and socks to high-performance clothing and essential bike equipment, here’s a curated list of gift ideas that will m …
Why Riding a Mountain Bike on Gravel Roads is A-Okay!
While Bentonville, Arkansas is the Mountain Biking Capital of the World™, the gravel craze has certainly reached us here. When it comes to cycling, the world is your playground, and the choices are limitless. One delightful option that’s often o …
Weekend Gravel Trip to OZ
Courtney and Ann pull onto the town square late on a crisp fall evening in early October. They’ve been talking about visiting Bentonville for six months, and finally found a long weekend on the calendar. So they loaded up the bikes and hit the long roa …
Bikepacking in Northwest Arkansas
Written by Andy Chasteen. Photos by Andy and Jackie Chasteen. Northwest Arkansas has become synonymous with mountain biking, and with good reason. The area has some of the best single track in the United States, and a great deal of food, culture, art, …
Rule of Three 2023 Recap
Rule of 3 is a cycling event in Bentonville, Arkansas, in which riders endure 50- or 100-mile courses that cover single track, pavement, and gravel. People from all over the country come to experience this event, either as a team or as solo riders, and …
Preparing for your first gravel ride
It’s finally time. You’ve decided to try out gravel cycling. What a good day! Gravel cycling is a true adventure – whether you’re riding 10 miles or 100. It’s about exploration, slowing down to enjoy the views, stopping at the creek mid-ride for a dip in the cold water.
OZ Brands Announces Launch of OZ Gravel
New Brand Celebrates Fastest-Growing Segment of Cycling. BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 15, 2023 — Today OZ Brands announced the launch of OZ Gravel, a lifestyle brand dedicated to promoting the rapidly growing gravel cycling scene in Northwest Arkansas. The launch includes a website, OZGravelNWA.com, as well as social communities on Facebook, Instagram, and Strava.
Welcome to OZ Gravel!
OZ is proud to introduce itsnewest brand: OZ Gravel. In response to the rising popularity in gravel cycling, OZ Gravel launches this month as a community dedicated to celebrating and inspiring gravel cycling in Northwest Arkansas – whether you’re throw …