Virtual Square 2 Square Bike Ride

Due to the current COVID-19 situation in Northwest Arkansas, the fall Square 2 Square Bike Ride will be rolling into a virtual format. Our team will miss hosting the full Square 2 Square “day of ride” experience that participants love along the Razorback Greenway. However, as an alternative, the Parks & Recreation Departments of Bentonville and Fayetteville have organized a Square 2 Square Virtual Ride! With the goals of providing an event for new people on bikes, promoting safe riding, showcasing the Razorback Greenway, and supporting our neighbors, S2S has a few NEW options this fall. 

The virtual ride will take place September 19 - November 1, when fall weather is at its best for cycling! In addition to the traditional 30 mile course along the Razorback Greenway from Bentonville’s Square to Fayetteville’s Square, the virtual ride will feature a 15 mile option. Suggested route maps will make your ride planning easy, whether it be starting in the north or in the south, riding point to point or round trip. Our S2S vision is to enable you to enjoy the 15 or 30 mile journey on the Razorback Greenway on your own, following physical distancing guidelines, carrying hand sanitizer, and keeping safety a priority!
When: September 19 - November 1, 2020
Where: Razorback Regional Greenway
Who: Anyone who likes to bike, support the local cycling scene, and burn calories!
What: A cycling celebration of our downtown squares and the unique amenity we are fortunate to have in Northwest Arkansas!

Registration

Registration is open and available through October 11. Sign up here! Additional details will be provided prior to the virtual ride start date to those registered.

Adult Virtual Ride - $25: includes tech t-shirt, water bottle, finisher medal, goody bag

(15 mile or 30 mile option)

Youth Virtual Ride - $15: includes tech t-shirt, water bottle, finisher medal

(15 mile or 30 mile option)

Family Virtual Ride - $60: includes registration for 5 members of the same family household (i.e. 2 adults / 3 kids). 
Mail my packet to me: Add $10 to registration price. *Mailing option not available for Family registrations.

Participant packets will be available at the conclusion of the program, during the week of November 2. Finisher Medals will be available to pick up from various locations throughout the duration of the virtual ride.

Course Details

Use this link to view an interactive map of the Razorback Regional Greenway. Strava Routes have been created to help with navigation. Below are link to the suggested routes. 

30 Mile S2S (Bentonville to Fayetteville) Strava Route
15 Mile S2S (Bentonville to Lake Springdale) Strava Route
15 Mile S2S (Fayetteville to Lake Springdale) Strava Route
15 Mile S2S (Bentonville out and back) Strava Route
15 Mile S2S (Fayetteville out and back) Strava Route

Strava is the recommended app to be used for navigation / activity tracking if you prefer digital/technology platforms, however, submitting “proof of ride” is not needed. Follow the Virtual Square 2 Square Bike Ride (Fall 2020) club on Strava. Record your ride, screenshot your activity, and post it to the club!

Engage with us!

Be social with us! #square2square

• Find the Virtual Square 2 Square Bike Ride event on Facebook. Post a photo to the event page and use the event hashtag. Be sure to check out a special contest/giveaway on this page from CLIFBAR!
• Tag us on Instagram. Use the hashtag #square2square and tag @playbentonville and @fayettevilleparksandrec 
• Join Love to Ride and put your miles towards the NWA Cycle September Challenge.

Medals & Packets

Finisher Medals:
With the help of some of our sponsors, we have a few locations from which you can pick up your finisher medal upon completing your ride, during the hours listed below. No need to show us verification of completion of your ride prior to picking up your medal. Make sure to mask up before visiting any of these locations. 
Adventure Subaru: Monday-Saturday, 8am-6pm. 2269 N Henbest Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72704
Experience Fayetteville: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm. 21 S Block Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Bentonville’s Downtown Activity Center: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. 215 SW A Street, Bentonville, AR 72712
Walmart Museum (“Pick Up Window”): Sunday-Saturday, 12pm-9pm. 105 N. Main St. Bentonville, AR 72712

Your registration packet (shirt, water bottle, goody bag, finisher medal) will be available for pick up (or mailed if you chose that option) at the conclusion of the program, which is November 1. Details will be made available to registered participants in late October as to when/where Packet Pick Up will take place. 

Sponsors

The Fayetteville Race Series and events like the Square 2 Square Bike Ride would not be successful without support from our sponsors. First and foremost, we appreciate our Square 2 Square Bike Ride collaborative planning partners, Bentonville Parks & Recreation who help to make this event possible. Thank you to all the businesses and organizations that have contributed.                       

Event Photos

Event Photos are available here: 
Square 2 Square Bike Ride PHOTOS Fall 2019
Square 2 Square Bike Ride PHOTOS Spring 2019
Square 2 Square Bike Ride PHOTOS Spring 2018