DAY 2, LET’S GO! Sunday’s courses will see all participants traveling north out of town, passing some of the famous monuments and artwork that Bentonville has become known for. As opposed to the ease of the first 20 miles of the Saturday Gran course, Sunday’s first 20 miles will feature hilly terrain that will challenge riders a little bit earlier. But not to fear, at mile 16 riders will cross the state line into Missouri and things will become FAST!

The terrain for the next 40 miles is through beautiful wide-open countryside and features three timed segments clocking in at 10, 7, and 6 miles long. Those vying for top honors for one or more of the timed segments will need to have strong legs, and maybe a few friends to help!

After blasting through the fast, serpentine roads of Southwest Missouri, Gran riders make their way back into Arkansas near the town of Pea Ridge. One final rest stop and the finish is in sight!

Riders will hit our Timed Finish Line three miles away from our Family Fun Festival, and these last three miles will be a neutral ride to the festival grounds where family and friends await to celebrate the day with you! You just conquered an epic 86-mile course!

If a challenging, but fast, 45-mile Sunday ride with an epic party at the finish doesn’t sound like the perfect Sunday Funday, we don’t know what does! Sunday’s Medio riders will start amongst the same fanfare featured on Saturday upon leaving the start line and heading north through downtown Bentonville.

As opposed to the ease of the first 20 miles of the Saturday Medio course, Sunday’s first 20 miles will feature hilly terrain that will challenge riders a little bit earlier. Not to fear, at mile 16 riders will cross the state line into Missouri and things will become FAST! At mile 20, Medio riders will reach the first rest stop of the day and have the opportunity for quick recovery and to take in a little music. With a little refreshment and inspiration Medio riders will depart Rest Stop #1 and head east, while Gran riders will head west. Don’t worry, everyone will be back at the post ride festival to celebrate together soon enough!

The next 20 miles feature fast rolling roads in the open countryside of Southern Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. Medio riders will also reach the first of two timed segments at Mile 23. This six mile long segment follows Pine Creek through open farm land and rolling hills. The finish of the segment is at the Missouri-Arkansas Stateline! Who will be the first back to Arkansas?

After blasting through the fast, serpentine roads of Southwest Missouri, Medio riders make their way back into Arkansas near the town of Pea Ridge. One final rest stop, and the finish is in sight! The final five miles feature the same beautiful route back into Bentonville and the renowned hospitality of Gran Fondo Hincapie at the post ride festival and expo. Riders will hit our Timed Finish Line three miles away from our Family Fun Festival, and these last three miles will be a neutral ride to the festival grounds where family and friends await to celebrate the day with you! You just conquered an epic 45-mile course!

Riders taking on Sunday’s Piccolo course are sure to find an abundance of both fun and challenge! Piccolo riders will travel north through Downtown Bentonville and up the opposite side of the Oz Castle climb from Saturday’s course. What a great opportunity to test those climbing legs early!

At mile six, Piccolo riders will make a right turn while Gran and Medio riders will make a left. Great news—you are going to be among the first back to the party at the post ride Family Festival! But first, there are still 11 miles of beautiful Northwest Arkansas Road to conquer.

Sunday’s Piccolo timed segment is longer than Saturday’s at three miles long. While the first 2.5 miles of the segment are flat and fast, pace yourself carefully as there is a bit of a hill at the end. Those who rode on Saturday will remember the final climb well: it’s the Oz Castle Climb yet again! Blast your way to the top, and you are home free! Make your way back through Bentonville, cruise across the red carpet, and get ready for an epic celebration! YOU MADE IT!!