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Join Femmes Gravel in Northwest Arkansas to change lives through cycling.

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Whether you're new to gravel or a seasoned rider, there's a place for you here.

Ride Levels

Find the perfect pace for your skill-level and learn more about our group rides.

Monthly Rides

Join our growing group of femmes gravel cyclists on our monthly ride.

Upcoming Events

Check out the calendar of upcoming on and off the bike events.

Our Initiatives

Rides

We organize monthly rides to connect femme cyclists and promote camaraderie. Each ride is designed to cater to all skill levels, ensuring a welcoming environment for everyone.

Clinics

Our cycling clinics provide essential skills and knowledge to enhance every cyclist's confidence on the bike. We cover various topics, from bike maintenance to nutrition.

Events

The Femmes Gravel 100 is our premier spring event, bringing together cyclists for a day of fun, challenge, and community spirit. Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Community

We are proud to foster an engaging community that supports femmes in cycling. Together, we strive to build a sustainable and joyful environment for all riders.

Donations & Sponsorships

Program registration fees are used to directly support our charitable programming, including organized training rides, skills clinics, and community based cycling events.

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A huge thank you to @scottadventurelab @ernielechuga and all the amazing riders who showed up ready to learn, ask questions, and dial in their rides at our bike fit clinic yesterday.

Missed the clinic or ready to take the next step?
Ernie is booking one-one-one bike fits.

OK femmes… If you were at the clinic, you know what to do next. 🤪 #iykyk

#femmesgravel100 #bikefit

🚴‍♀️✨ Off The Bike Clinic – Bike Fit with Ernie Lechuga ✨🚴‍♀️

Get ready to dial in your ride. A proper bike fit can be the difference between just finishing a ride and truly enjoying it. Join us for an informative clinic designed to help you ride more comfortably, confidently, and efficiently, whether you’re heading into your first big gravel adventure or chasing personal goals this season.

📅 Thursday, Feb 19
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 SCOTT Adventure Lab

What we’ll cover:
- Bike fit fundamentals — saddle height, reach, bars & cleats
- How small adjustments can fix big discomforts
- How fit impacts comfort, performance & endurance

Whether you’re dialing in your first gravel bike or tweaking your setup for comfort and speed, this clinic is for you. This is open to any Femmes, so even if you're not signed up with our season, come join us!

👉 Tag a friend who needs a bike fit, and let’s make this season your best yet.

#FemmesGravel #GravelCycling #BikeFit #RideComfort #femmesgravel100

Meet Sara, one of our Femmes Gravel ride leaders this year, here to support, encourage, and help others reach goals they may not yet believe are possible.

Sara started as a rider, training to build up her strength, confidence on gravel, and bike endurance. Through Femmes Gravel, she completed her first century, achieved her summer event goals, and found a community along the way.

Now she leads to give back. Because growth is meant to be shared. 💜🚲
More femmes. More miles. More movement.

#femmesgravel100 #gravelriding #femmesgravel #gravelcentury

Week 1 training ✅

Over 90 riders showed up to ride 30 miles with us to kick off our training program. What an incredible day with you all! Big thank you to our friends at @themeteorbentonville for fueling us with coffee and post ride food!

Next Off-the-Bike Clinic is this Thursday!
Ride With Connection
Thursday, Feb 5th at @groundednwa from 6:30–8:30 PM.

Strong riding starts before you ever clip in.

Join us for an off-the-bike clinic led by @danielle.khoury_dpt focused on how internal stability supports on-bike performance — including breathwork, core connection, and pelvic floor engagement.

We’ll cover:
• How breathing patterns impact power and fatigue
• The relationship between pelvic floor and core strength
• Why hip mobility and stability matter on longer rides
• Simple techniques you can apply directly on the bike

Dr. Danielle will guide riders through practical, accessible education designed to help you ride more efficiently, comfortably, and confidently — no matter your experience level. Dress comfortably- you’ll be on the mat. Feel free to bring your own mat (Grounded has some if you don’t) and a water bottle.

About Dani: Danielle Khoury, PT, DPT has been a practicing physical therapist specializing in the pelvic floor for the last 8 years. As an athlete herself she is passionate about keeping women active and strong across the lifespan. Her approach involves understanding the importance of the diaphragm and deep core connection — and how this internal force drives external power. She founded Pelvic Roots Physical Therapy in 2023, a growing pelvic floor specialty practice in Fayetteville, AR.

Our Century Training Meeting is this Thursday, Femmes. Whether you’re already registered, or still thinking about joining us, this meeting is for YOU.

Join us at ARI Bikes Bentonville, this Thursday Jan 22, from 6-8pm to cover everything you need to know before training begins:

✨ Training schedule + ride groups
✨ Clinics, support, and prerequisites
✨ Meet your ride leaders + fellow riders
✨ Live Q&A

If you’re on the fence, this is the best way to learn what Femmes Gravel is all about before registration closes Feb 28.

More Femmes. More Miles. More Movement. 💜

#FemmesGravel #GravelGirls #CenturyTraining #WomenWhoRide #BentonvilleCycling

Marley did it. Now imagine what YOU can do. 💜

From training for UNBOUND with Femmes Gravel to chasing new goals in Portland, Marley proves what’s possible with structure, consistency, and community.

Her advice? Put yourself out there. Try something new. Marley is proof the work works. 💪🏻

Ready to surprise yourself in 2026? Registration is still open.
More Femmes. More Miles.

#femmesgravel100 #femmesgravel #MoreFemmesMoreMiles #unboundgravel #womenwhoride

🚨 THIS THURSDAY • Jan 15 • 6PM 🚨
You’ve thought about what to ride… now learn what to wear.

Join Femmes Gravel with Rapha at The Meteor Cafe Bentonville for an off the bike clinic on What to Wear.

We'll cover:
- How to prepare for unpredictable weather
- All-season cycling essentials
- Tips to stay warm and dry
- Deep winter recommendations...and more.

This clinic is open to all Femmes; you do not need to registered to attend. Arrive early in time to order food and beverages to enjoy during the clinic.

See you Thursday!

Think you need to already be an endurance rider to ride 100 miles? Think again.

When Morgan joined Femmes Gravel in February, her longest ride was 30 miles. By May she completed her first ever century with us. 👏🏻

Our training is about steady growth, building confidence, skills, and endurance gradually. With multiple ride groups, everyone trains at a pace that works for them, supported by a community that shows up and rides alongside you the whole way.

If 100 miles feels like a “maybe someday” goal, this is what that someday can look like.

More Femmes. More Miles. More Movement. 💜

#femmesgravel100 #girlsgonegravel #100miletraining #nwagravel

Kick off the new year with our first Monthly Ride on January 17! This ride is open to all femmes (you do not need to be registered for monthly rides), and we encourage you to bring a friend who may be curious about gravel riding or wants to experience the Femmes community for the first time.

Meet us at The Meteor on Jan 17.
Pre-ride meeting at 10:45am; wheels down at 11am.

Not sure what to wear when the temps drop or the weather turns unpredictable? 🚴‍♀️❄️

Join Femmes Gravel on Thursday, January 15 at 6pm at The Meteor Cafe Bentonville for a hands on What to Wear clinic. We’ll cover smart layering, essential gear, and apparel choices that work best on gravel.

From chilly starts to rainy rides, you’ll learn how to dress for changing conditions.
✨ This clinic is open to all femmes; you do not need to be a registered century rider to attend.

POV: you’re at the Bentonville Holiday Parade and the Femmes Gravel elves roll by ❄️🚲💜

What was your favorite float or parade moment?

Here’s a sneak peek at our upcoming off-the-bike clinics! Learn from industry experts and get ready to elevate your ride. Exact dates, locations, and details coming 🔜.

Whether you’re prepping for your first century or fine-tuning your skills, these clinics have you covered, AND they’re included with your 2026 registration. 🙌🏻
Which one are you looking forward to most? What else would you like to see or learn?

🚲Ready to conquer big goals in 2026? Registration is now open until Feb 28, 2026 or until we hit max capacity…. whichever comes first. Don’t miss out.

Get registered at femmesgravel.com 💜

📣 COME JOIN US 📣
Thursday (Nov 6, 6–8PM) at @themeteorbentonville for our Femmes Gravel Kickoff Meeting!

New riders, returning riders, curious friends — everyone’s invited. Come hear what’s new for 2026, and get excited for another year on gravel.

Please be sure to arrive early and order some food and beverages from @themeteorbentonville to nibble on during the meeting.

See you Thursday!

📸 @brian_buckler

That’s a wrap on the Phat Tire & Femmes Gravel Monday nighters for the 2025 calendar year. We’ve enjoyed meeting and leading more femmes to ride gravel here in NWA. Thank you @phattirebikeshop for hosting our biweekly rides all year long! 🙌🏻

We welcome all you femmes to join us for our monthly rides and to our 2026 season registration, opening up Nov 1.

#wintermiles #gravelbikes #girlsgonegraveling

Join us Thursday, Nov 6 from 6–8pm at The Meteor Bentonville for the 2026 Femmes Gravel Kickoff Meeting.

Meet the team, learn about our training program, skills clinics, and century day, and see if Femmes Gravel is the right fit for you. You don’t need to be registered to attend (registration opens Nov 1).

Arrive early to grab food or a drink from The Meteor to enjoy during the meeting.
Got questions? Drop us a DM so we can be sure to cover them.

We can’t wait to meet you! 🫶🏻

📸 @brian_buckler

Mark your calendars, Femmes.
Registration for our 2026 century and training opens on November 1, 2025. 👀

📸 @brian_buckler

#femmesgravel100 #gravelgirls #letsride100miles

….
✅ pre-ride Airship coffee

✅ Vibes, crew and snacks from Ari Bikes

✅ killer preview route of Big Sugar

✅ Mid-ride puppies!!!

What an awesome day riding bikes with ALL of you today, Femmes! Let’s do it again next month, yeah?

👋 HEY FEMMES! 👋

Our next monthly ride rolls out on Saturday, September 27th. See you there?

This ride is open to ALL Femmes, so whether you’re a familiar face, new to riding with us, or new to NWA, we’d love to see you. ☺️

Don’t forget to join our Strava club (link in bio) to stay in the loop on all upcoming Femmes Gravel rides.

📸 @brian_buckler

We got the best of both worlds today the Backyard Bash- riding alongside the gravel community AND supporting it. Femmes Gravel had a blast volunteering at the Pea Ridge aid station and cheering on all of you this morning.

Thanks to Life Time for putting on such a great event as a precursor to the Big Sugar Classic this fall. And to the Hub for a great pre and post ride party! 🎉

Hot miles, snacks, and good vibes. 😎 Thanks @beardedgoat

#femmesgravel #femmesgravel100 #beardedgoat

Thank you to all who showed up for our monthly August ride! The summer heat really showed up for us today. 🥵 And thank you @beardedgoat for hosting our monthly ride and providing us with post ride snacks, beverages and raffles! 🙏🏼

We look forward to riding with you all again on September 20th for our next one.

It may be Monday, but mentally we’re still chasing gravel.

#femmesgravel

What a crew! Big thanks to all the Femmes who showed up for our July ride through Fayetteville gravel.

Shoutout to @smokehouse.cycles for the warm welcome (and the shop tour!), and to @fayettevillear for the surprise mid-ride creekside beverages. 🙏🏼

Our next monthly ride is August 16 in Bentonville. Don’t miss it!

🔊 Grab your gravel bike and roll with us this Saturday, July 19 at 8am.

We’re meeting at Smokehouse Cycles in Fayetteville for a 35 mile gravel ride. We will have 3 pace group options; just come ready to ride and have a good time. RSVP on Strava (link in bio) and bring a friend! This ride is open to all.

📸. @brian_buckler

Getting heat acclimated on our June monthly ride yesterday. 🥵 Thank you to all who joined us.

Our monthly rides are open to all — so grab a buddy and come join us on our next one July 19.

💜 Community Partner Highlight - The Meteor Cafe

Shout out to one of our 2025 sponsors, The Meteor Cafe. They’ve been everything this season and our go-to gathering spot! From hosting clinics to keeping the stoke high at the finish line, to fueling us with coffee, they’ve truly gone above and beyond for Femmes Gravel. Thank you. 🙏🏼 We’re lucky to ride with your support.

📸 @brian_buckler

✨TOMORROW’S THE BIG DAY!!! ✨

After months of training, sweat, and snack breaks, our crew is taking on 100 miles of beautiful and beastly NWA terrain. Some of us have done this before. For others, it’s their biggest ride ever.

No matter what group you’re in, A B or C, it’s about showing up, riding hard, and lifting each other up through every mile.

Wheels down bright and early, Femmes. Let’s go! 🔥 💪🏻

📸 @brian_buckler - from last years century day start

#femmesgravel #centuryday #gravelcyclist

Look at ALL THESE raffle winners! 🤩

Holy smokes, we had so many awesome items— thank you to our sponsors for getting us Century Day ready! 🙏🏼

We’ve got an exciting clinic coming up that combines two crucial elements of riding: mental strength and fueling right.

Join us on Thursday, 4/24 from 6–8pm at The Meteor in Bentonville for a Femmes Gravel session focused on sport psychology + what to eat while riding with female pro riders, Crystal Anthony and Paige Onweller.

WHAT TO BRING:
Bring your normal nutrition with you to the clinic for part of the discussion and learnings. Whatever you’d normally pack in your pockets or on the bike- bring it!

Bring a buddy (this is open to all Femmes) and we will see you Thursday!

#femmesgravel #meteorbentonville #rosieup #nwagravel #femalegravelcyclist

Ready to be your own mechanic? 🔧
Come join Femmes Gravel at the YT Mill on Thursday, April 17 from 6-8pm for our next Off-the-Bike Educational Clinic.

The experts from YT Mill will walk you through the essential bike mechanics, from pre-ride checks to chain lube tips, drivetrain maintenance and more. Knowing these skills is key for those gravel rides when you’re miles from a shop and need to handle things on your own.

This is open to all Femmes, so bring a friend (they don’t have to be registered for Femmes Gravel) and we’ll see you at YT.

#FemmesGravel #theYTMill #BikeMechanics

Rolling deep and ready to ride! ☀️🚴‍♀️

The Femmes Gravel crew is all smiles before our Saturday fun ride from YT Mill.

🚴‍♀️ PACELINE & GROUP RIDE CLINIC 🚴‍♀️

Sunday, March 30th! This is a must-attend session for anyone looking to:
 ✅ Ride longer with less effort ✅ Build confidence in group rides ✅ Learn safer riding techniques

Clinic Details:
- Date: Sunday, March 30th - Time: 3:00-5:00 PM
(Optional group ride to the clinic leaves at 2:15 PM from Bentonville Community Center) - Location: Centerton (Meet at S. Tycoon Rd & Motley Rd)
 No parking at the clinic site! Park at Grimsley Jr High or join the ride from BCC.

Be sure to register at the link in bio!
See you Sunday!

Your bike is dialed in for 100 miles, but what about your body? Join Femmes Gravel for our next off the bike clinic where we focus on Physical Therapy (PT) and Recovery with the experts from Premiere Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab.

We will meet March 27th from 6-8 PM at their Bentonville location - address below.

In this clinic we will learn how to: - Stretch & recover like a pro - Know when PT can help your riding - Get the input from experts in comfort & performance
- and more!

Keep your body as strong as your ride. See you Thursday.

Address: 1600 SE J Street #4, Bentonville AR

We are beyond excited to announce that Aimee Ross, Co-Director of Femmes Gravel, has joined the Board of Directors at Project Bike Tech!

With over two decades of experience in the cycling industry, Aimee brings invaluable expertise to Project Bike Tech, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing bicycle education and career opportunities for students nationwide. This new role will allow her to further her commitment to bike education, cycling, and empowering the next generation of riders. Bravo! 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻

Check out the article in our stories to read more about this exciting announcement.

#ProjectBikeTech #Leadership #Empowerment #FemmesGravel

✨That feeling when it’s officially Spring— the arrival of warmer weather and longer days! ✨

📸 @brianbphoto

We’re talking all things tires this Thursday!

Join us for our next Off-the-Bike Clinic: Tire Set-Up & Flat Repair p/b Vittoria & Meteor Bike Shop on Thursday, March 20, from 6-8 PM at Meteor for a hands-on clinic with Vittoria Tires. We’ll cover everything you need to know about tires, including:

- Choosing the right tire (tread, clearance, size)
- Tire repair kit - what to pack
- Tube vs. tubeless: pros & cons
- Tire pressure & setup tips
- How to repair a flat in the field
- Hands-on practice with different plugs (bring your kit or use one from Meteor!)
- Discounts for attendees!

Don’t miss this chance to level up your tire knowledge.

🚴🏾‍♀️ Celebrate International Women’s Day with us!

This Saturday, March 8th, we’re kicking off our training ride with a special celebration for International Women’s Day.

Join us at the Rapha clubhouse at 10am for a light breakfast and coffee, graciously provided by Rapha Bentonville, as we come together to honor the women who ride, lead, and inspire. 🥐☕

At 11am, we’ll roll out for the Femmes Gravel 45-mile training ride to Gravette and back. Let’s ride, celebrate, and empower one another on this special day. 💪🏻

** Riders must be registered with Femmes Gravel to ride.

#InternationalWomensDay #FemmesGravel #Rapha

Who else is ready to trade winter layers and indoor trainers for sunshine and gravel roads? 🚴🏻‍♀️☀️

Looks like we’re in for a warm weekend here in NWA - perfect for getting outside and riding!

A little rain couldn’t stop these 50 fierce riders! 🚴‍♀️💪 Week 2 with Femmes Gravel and they showed up, conquered 35 misty miles, and proved that a little weather won’t slow them down. Who’s ready for next week?!?

A big thanks to @themeteornwa for fueling and warming us up pre-ride with som fresh coffee! 🙏🏼

#FemmesGravel #RideRainOrShine #NoExcuses

We are still buzzing from our drop bars clinic with @thadencycling

Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned rider, there’s always something new to learn about bike handling and riding techniques. Huge thanks to Thaden and their incredible coaches for sharing their expertise and helping us level up our skills!

See yourself or a buddy in these pics? Tag them in the comments below! 👇🏼

Ready to level up your riding skills? Join us February 1 for a Drop Bar Skills Clinic with the Thaden cycling coaches. This clinic will focus on the fundamentals of bike handling, with a special emphasis on mastering drop bar technique and boosting overall bike control. Whether you’re looking to build confidence, tackle gravel roads, or just get more comfortable on your bike, this session is for you. Register at the Eventbrite link in bio.

When: Saturday, February 1
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Thaden Barn

What we’ll cover:
- Positioning & grip
- Shifting & braking
- Descending with confidence
- Riding over obstacles
- Balance & body positioning
- Cornering & turning

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Program registration fees are used to directly support our charitable programming, including organized training rides, skills clinics, and community based cycling events