RAF473: Kessler Mountain Regional Park

We're just going to walk around. The last time I was here on the first aborted run, it was a lot colder, and I was less inclined to just kind of cruise around here. But I wasn't going to achieve my objective. But today, well, it's a very nice day here at Mount Kessler Regional Park. Read the full post at http://RunningAFEVER.com/473  

I do have an upcoming series on cycling in Northwest Arkansas, so I will probably be thinking seriously about getting into the sport around that time. But perhaps sooner, I don't know. I suppose I could try it at any time. But it's interesting to me. Read the full post at http://RunningAFEVER.com/472  

It's all about living long and loving life. That's what it's about. I'm hoping to go for two hours today. Two hours. Got to really ramp it up with this new attitude because it's starting to pork out and starting to be really kind of annoyed at it. So gotta get some movement in. Gotta keep on moving, don't stop. Yeah, like I said, it's very windy today. I think the gusts are up to 45 miles an hour. Read the full post at http://RunningAFEVER.com/471  

So today we're shining a light on an organization that's doing something truly powerful with bikes. Pedal It Forward is a non-profit organization that takes donated bicycles, refurbishes them with the help of volunteer mechanics, and places them in the hands of people who need them. Kids, adults, families, veterans, folks in recovery, people getting back on their feet, anyone who could use the freedom and opportunity a bike provides. They've got locations in Bentonville, Rogers, and Springdale. Read the full post at http://RunningAFEVER.com/470  

Latinas en Bici (LEB) was founded in 2019, when Olivia Barraza had a vision to create inclusive cycling opportunities for Latina women. It's now grown into Northwest Arkansas's most welcoming cycling community. The motto is "Ride, Connect, Thrive." Read the full post at http://RunningAFEVER.com/469  

We're continuing our series on cycling in Northwest Arkansas. This time, we're talking about Women of Oz, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women through the sport of mountain biking. Read the full post at http://RunningAFEVER.com/468  

This time we're talking about Ozark Off Road Cyclists (OORC), a non-profit organization focused on  building, maintaining, and preserving sustainable multi-use trails in the Arkansas Ozarks, working with various agencies and relying on volunteers for trail stewardship and advocacy. Read the full post at http://RunningAFEVER.com/467  

This week, we're talking about NWA Trailblazers. This is part of our series on Northwest Arkansas cycling, and it is another organization we're featuring. NWA Trailblazers' mission is to lead the development of an innovative regional movement that places cycling trails and active transportation infrastructure at the heart of a vibrant, healthy, and sustainable culture. The vision is that Arkansas sets the national standard for world-class trails, cycling, active transportation, and outdoor recreation, fostering a thriving, connected, and engaged community.

You may not know this, but I live near one of the world's cycling meccas. Bentonville, Arkansas, has earned the title "Mountain Bike Capital of the World." It has also been called the "Disneyland of Mountain Biking." It features nearly seventy miles of trails in town and connects to 400+ miles of award-winning systems in Northwest Arkansas. It includes world-class trails like Slaughter Pen, Coler Preserve, and Back 40. It hosts major MTB events and has a vibrant biking community. Read the full post at http://RunningAFEVER.com/465  

So, you know, there's actually a duck out there somewhere because I hear him. I, you know, I wanted to come out here, but didn't know if it would be safe, but it looks like it's gonna be pretty safe. At least right here, what I've seen so far, I have, there's at least a small path to go through. There's some ice on the trail, sometimes covering half of it or maybe more. Read the full post at http://RunningAFEVEr.com/464