OZARK BIKE GUIDES

ENHANCE. EXPLORE. EXPERIENCE.

Northwest Arkansas

Experience World-Class Riding in NW Arkansas

We are a Professional Bike Guide service offering private mountain, gravel, and greenway tours in Northwest Arkansas. Our experienced mountain bike coaches also teach 1-on-1 private lessons for individuals, families, and small groups. Every tour and lesson is tailored to fit your needs, so you can have the best day ever on a bike.

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Our guides and coaches carry first aid kits and basic bike repair tools on every experience.

Explore new trails.

PRIVATE GUIDED BENTONVILLE BIKE TOURS

All tours are private. No other persons or groups will be added once your tour is booked.

Other start locations can be arranged, please call or text us at 479-323-1931 or email at ozarkbikeguides@gmail.com to discuss alternate options.

BENTONVILLE MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR

Half-day: 3 hrs. Full-day: 7 hrs (w/ 1hbreak)

BENTONVILLE PAVED PATH CITY TOUR

Half-day: 3 hrs. Full-day: 7 hrs (w/ 1hr break)

BENTONVILLE GRAVEL TOUR

Half-day: 3 hrs. Full-day: 7 hrs (w/ 1hr break)

Lessons

PRIVATE BENTONVILLE MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS LESSONS

Half-day: 3 hrs.    Full-day: 7 hrs (w/ 1hr break)

For riders of any skill level and anyone who simply wants to ride safer, with more confidence, and have more fun on a bike! Our experienced, professional coaches will teach you the techniques to conquer any terrain on two wheels. The ideal introduction to the world-class riding in Bentonville, Arkansas. 

Skill topics can include safe jumping, better braking, confident cornering, easier climbing, overcoming obstacles, falling with control, rolling and landing drops, line choice, balance & handling drills, bike setup, and trailside repairs.

This is a private lesson. No other persons or groups will be added once your lesson is booked. 
Call or text us at 479-323-1931 or email ozarkbikeguides@gmail.com to learn more!

About Us

 

Alli & Alex Martens

We are a local, family-owned business based in Northwest Arkansas. Our goal is to share our love of our home region and its amazing network of trails with locals and travelers. Whether you are an experienced rider or discovering cycling for the first time, our job is making sure you have fun, stay safe, and gain confidence on your bike. 

FAQ

Half-day mountain bike tours cover 8-15 miles, with full-day tours ranging 18-30 miles. 

Half-day gravel tours are 20-30 miles, with full-days hitting 30-50 miles. 

Half-day greenway tours go for 15-25 miles and full-days are 25-40 miles. 

There is a lot of variability because we customize every single tour to the riders’ needs, based on interest, fitness, and experience.

Not at all. Northwest Arkansas trails, otherwise known as OZ Trails, are purpose built for riders of all levels of experience.

In fact, we think there is no better place to try mountain biking for the first time ever than downtown Bentonville. Our patient, professional guides will help ensure your first mountain biking experience, or at least your first ride in NWA, is one for the memory book!

We specialize in professional, private tours and mountain bike lessons. We leave the bike rental setup and care to other local professionals. Please call, text, or email us to get our recommendations for what bike to rent and which rental shops to check first.

When you book an experience with Ozark Bike Guides, there is a default meeting location provided in your confirmation email. However, if you are travelling without a vehicle, renting a bike, or your lodging is more convenient to another trailhead, reach out to us and we’d be happy to arrange an alternate start location. 

If you aren’t sure, reach out and we will recommend the best location based on our expert local knowledge.

ALWAYS! All of our guides carry basic first aid kits, standard trailside bike repair tools and spare tubes.

All tours that venture into state parks or national forest trail systems will be guided by a certified Wilderness First Responder, with more robust first aid and bike repair kits, as well as an emergency action plan, and satellite communication device.

No requirements, but here are some guidelines: riders under age 6 may want to ride on a “Shotgun” seat atop an experience adult riders bike, ages 7-12 we recommend they are accompanied by an adult, ages 13+ usually do fine by themselves with a great guide to show them the way.

YES! All Class I + II e-bikes (pedal-assist) are allowed on ALL trails, soft-surface and paved greenway. We love e-bikes on our tours, because clients are usually here on vacation, and want to enjoy the ride, not suffer up the hills. And have energy to explore other activities afterwards.

Trips cancelled due to inclement weather (as determined by Ozark Bike Guides) are eligible for a 100% store credit.

Bookings cancelled 14 days in advance are eligible for a 100% store credit or 75% refund.

Bookings cancelled 48 hrs to 13 days in advance are eligible for a 50% refund or 75% store credit.

Bookings cancelled less than 48 hours in advance are not eligible for a monetary refund, but are eligible for a 50% store credit.

That being said, we understand that life happens, so if you have questions, please reach out and our owners will do their best to accommodate your particular situation.

testmonials

Client Reviews

Our group worked with Alex on 3 sessions. He is excellent at helping elevate your riding. He cuts right to the main skill to work on and keeps it simple. We spent a lot of time on table top jumps and everyone made big progress. I strongly recommend him for his content and approach. Lessons with him will elevate your riding.

Tod Francis

Fantastic half day session learning new skills and riding great Bentonville trails with Alex. He observes and listens carefully, patiently communicates his vast knowledge, and adapts to the needs of his clients.

LJ Samuels

1000% would recommend Alex. He was knowledgeable, super friendly, and created a custom route specifically for my skill level. He gave a great history of the area/trails, and he helped improve my skills by coaching me through the harder sections. He even provided local food and hiking recommendations. Riding with Alex felt like riding with a buddy I’ve known for years, and it was well worth it to just go out and shred the trails and not worry about getting lost. 10 out of 10!

Kyle Anderson

This guide service rocks. No pressure no arrogance just pure knowledge of the local trail system. Would ride with Alex again for sure!

Adam Gabler

My group of seven rode with Alex and Ozark Bike Guided for four days. Our itinerary was fantastic: Alex took us to the best of Northwest Arkansas. At every step of trip planning and preparation the company was extremely responsive and prompt. When we ran into a few logistical challenges securing a rental car, Alex and his team jumped into action and found us a vehicle. When I had a tire issue on the trail, Alex fixed it quickly and professionally. Alex is a consummate teacher. He aided me and my friends in improving our skills and raising our confidence levels. I can’t recommend Alex or his team more highly and without reservation

Mike Brown

Alex is a great teacher. He tailored a skills lesson to my exact level. He found trails that were so much fun and provided all the right preparation to make it comfortable to go down them. I'd highly recommend him.

Michael Arrison

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