Darren Gilmore is sprayed with champagne at the finish of the 2021 race in Fayetteville. He won second place overall. — Photo by Kai Caddy
Registration begins July 4 for the 2022 edition of the challenging 1,000-mile Arkansas High Country Race (ARHC) that takes bicycle competitors on a loop that encompasses much of the toughest mountain terrain in Arkansas.
Hot Springs is the host community for this year’s ARHC race and again for the 2023 race. The race begins October 8 in downtown Hot Springs. Riders may register online at BikeReg.com.
The full ARHC route covers over 1,000 miles of Arkansas terrain and is made up of pavement and gravel roads with singletrack options which include two IMBA Epic Trails, the Womble and LOViT (Lake Ouachita Vista Trail). It takes riders through the beautiful scenery of the Ouachita Mountains, Ozark Plateaus, and Arkansas River Valley.
“We are excited to be the host city for the fourth year of the Arkansas High Country Race,” said Traci Berry, trails coordinator for Visit Hot Springs. “Hosting the race allows us to showcase our unique, historic town as well as the three IMBA Epics located in our region: the Womble, LOViT, and Ouachita National Recreational Trail by offering a third option for the event, the Triple Crown – connecting all three of the IMBA Epic Trails, to cyclists from all over the country.”More information is available at www.arkansashighcountry.com, or call Traci Berry at 501-321-2027.
