5 Must-Ride Mountain Bike Trail Systems in Arkansas
“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”},”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> How does a place become the place? One surefire way is by appealing to locals and visitors alike, which is how Arkansas became a world-class mountain biking destination. But it didn’t happen overnight. First, Arkansas locals pioneered mountain biking in the state decades ago, establishing a deep appreciation for […]
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Outdoorsy entrepreneurs wanted for business accelerator
Illustration: Allie Carl/Axios Outdoor retailer Moosejaw and ICELab, an outdoor-focused accelerator at Western Colorado University (WCU), are looking for startups to participate in the Moosejaw Outdoor Accelerator. Why it matters: The outdoor recreation industry is booming in NWA, with an increased number of entrepreneurs focusing on Arkansas’ natural resources for mountain biking, paddling and spelunking. […]
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Bike businesses big in Fayetteville
Data: League of American Bicyclists; Chart: Axios Visuals Fayetteville is the sixth most bicycle-friendly city in the U.S., according to the League of American Bicyclists. By comparison, Bentonville has 11, and Rogers has five. Why it matters: Bike-friendly communities are attractive to a growing number of tourists and professionals looking for places to live in […]
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