Lake Leatherwood ♡ October 2-4, 2026 ♡ Eureka Springs, AR

Please join friends old and new for a weekend of pedaling, camping, crafts, music, learning, swimming, flagging, scavenger hunt-ing, a raffle for the ages, pancakes, and so much more!

♡ let's play outside together ♡

What is this?

This is a bike event in a park with friends. There are others‍ like it. Everyone's invited, the vibe is queer bike summer camp. There will be an expo, there will be on and off-bike education opportunities, there will be bike riding, there will be a trail run, there will be swimming, there will be a scavenger hunt. 

You can choose to do all of these things or just hang with your buds.

We're trying something different and hope you're open to something different to.

- FRIDAY -

Group Rides

• beginner rides on double track around Lake Leatherwood!
• intermediate rides into downtown Eureka Springs!

Pop-Up Event

• with - [redacted]

Variety Show

• strut your stuff and vie for the title of International Ms. Mx. and Mr. Lake Leatherwood!
• ceramic prizes on offer that were made and fired in Eureka Springs!

- SATURDAY-

On-Bike Clinics

• beginner, intermediate, and advanced options!

Workshops

• bikepacking talks, nature walks, arts, crafts, used bike buyers guide, first aid essentials, and more!

Choose Your Own Adventure

• rip some shuttle laps, take a dip in the lake, hug a pal, unlock the secrets of the hidden Arduino board!

Community Dinner

• break bread and share a meal with friends new and old

Raffle

• Prizes from: Horseshoe Canyon, Chumba, Parsec, Silca Velo, Stans, Hunt Wheels, local artisans, Spurcycle, Underbrush Books, Transit Bags, Type 2 Gear, and much much more!

Group Run

• with - [redacted]

Food Trucks

• tbd more info to come

- SUNDAY -

~ 15 Mile Group Ride (no-drop)

• Mostly gravel and pavement! There are climbs but the views make 'em worthwhile!

~ 30 Mile Group Ride (no-drop)

• Gravel, singletrack, and pavement! Expect a good deal of climbing, trail riding, and powerline cut views!
• this ride will feature a no-drop group but also you can ride it fast if you want

top logistics experts are optimizing our itinerary as we speak!

*Assess your need level and honestly pay what you can, if everyone contributes when they are able we can keep this financially accessible to everyone! Because, at the end of the day, all we have is each other.

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