About
Event Overview:
Gravelfest for MS is a fun, two-day gravel biking event with routes tailored to all levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders. The event supports the Rampy MS Research Foundation, raising funds for cutting-edge multiple sclerosis research at UAMS (Little Rock, AR), Northwestern University (Chicago, IL), and the University of California (San Francisco, CA).
This year, Gravelfest will be based in Bentonville, AR, with home base at the Bentonville Bike Camp (8658 Spanker Creek Rd, Bentonville, AR 72712). Riders can stay on-site, in nearby accommodations, or enjoy the new Motto Hotel’s bike valet service.
Rider Incentives:
- Riders will receive JUNK headband for the first 35 riders signed up.
- Gravelfest for MS participant will receive a complimentary four-month subscription to MAXIOM's "core plan".
- Aid Station Nutrition: We will provide MAXIOM Optimize Drink Mix at the aid station.
- Raffle Prize: To make the event even more exciting, MAXIOM is contributing a raffle prize of a one-year subscription to MAXIOM Ultimate.
- All Gravelfest for MS participants will receive 20% off all of MAXIOM’s products for all of 2025.
Routes & Distances:
Saturday, May 3:
- 60-Mile Route
- 40-Mile Route
- 25-Mile Beginner Route
Sunday, May 4:
- 50-Mile Route
- 30-Mile Route
Support & Navigation:
All routes are self-navigated with minimal directional signs.
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, May 3
- 3:30–7:30 PM: Dinner, awards, and raffle at The Hub Bike Lounge.
- Evening (8–10 PM): Live music by JZ and the Real Slim Shadies at the Bentonville Bike Camp.
Accommodations:
- Stay Local: Riders who live nearby can sleep in their own beds.
- On-Site: Choose A-frame glamping cabins or tent camping at Bentonville Bike Camp.
- Host Hotel: The Motto Hotel offers special room block rates for participants.
Event Goal:
Gravelfest for MS aims to raise $10,000 to support research at three leading institutions.
Race Contact Info:
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at [email protected].
