Our Ride Routes
BVBC rides are an enjoyable way to get in shape and have fun with other like minded individuals. We ride Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings all year as a Club. Our riders encourage one another, providing a stimulating and supportive environment that prepares you for larger rides. We offer different routes and distances throughout the year. All rides are "No-Drop".
There are 3 starting points we use (unless announced otherwise): The Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista on Hwy 279, the Church of Christ on the corner of Hwy 71 and County Rd. 40 (across from Walgreen's) and the north end of the Jane Walmart parking lot in Jane, MO.
We don't ride if it's raining, snowing or below 40 degrees. Use your own judgment about attending. Phone Dave Wolfe (366-0063) or George Heist (876-1370) if in doubt. We don't have a roll call but we do leave on-time. Average speed is 12-14mph , but wind direction has a lot to do with it.
Helmets are required on all rides!
"Gravette via 72"
This 22 mile out & back ride begins at the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista on Hwy 279. We travel ~ 3mi south west on 279 to RT 72 West in Hiwasse. Turn right on RT 72 heading west. This is a 2 lane road with a good shoulder in which to ride. Follow this road about 6 miles to Gravette HS where you will turn right on to Lions road. We ride through a neighborhood to Rocky Dell Rd and then to Detroit St. NE. We turn south on 2nd Av and then right on main St where we stop at Austin Drug for a break and then back home.
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Centerton Rt 72 "Bill Cole" Loop
This 26mi ride is named after our own Bill Cole, a founding member of BVBC. This is a great route because there are about 1000 variations to add or subtract miles.
Begin at the Bella Vista Presbyterian Church on HWY 279 and head toward Hiwasse Turn East on RT 72 and ride to the water towers. Just after the towers, turn right on Centerton Gramble Rd and head past Centerton Gramble Elementary School. At Seba Rd, turn left and then take the 2nd right to Harvest St. Follow Harvest to D St. (through a chicane). "D" St. to W. 1st. St to N. Main. Right on N. Main to the Traffic Light at RT 102. Go through the traffic light (past McDonald's where we'll stop for a break before heading back) and travel south on Ginn Rd.. Follow Ginn to Anglin Rd - right on Anglin. Follow Anglin to RT 279. Right on 279 (heading north), travel to Fish Hatchery Rd. Turn right on Fish Hatchery and follow back to Ginn Rd. Left on Ginn and back home the way you came. 24 miles.
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Centerton return by RT 279
Like the "Bill Cole" but we return by RT 279 which connects to RT 102 just west of Centerton. Look at the maps and you'll understand = : ) 25 miles
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Church of Christ to Pea Ridge/Lee Town Price Coffee Rd
We meet at the Church of Christ on CO Rd. 40 (across from Walgreen's). Travel East on CO 40 for about 6 miles to RT 94 South. Follow RT 94 South to Lee Town Rd. Right on Lee Town to the business district or Pea Ridge where we usually stop at McDonald's or Sonic. Follow RT 72 West to Price Coffee Rd. Right on Price Coffee traveling north back to CO 40. At CO 40 left back to Church of Christ. 24 miles.
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Gravette/Stagecoach Loop
A favorite of area cyclists, the Stagecoach loop adds some nice rolling hills to an otherwise flat ride. Head out to Gravette following RT 279 from the Presbyterian Church and ride RT 72 West until you hit Stagecoach Rd on the left after the downhill. Left on Stagecoach and follow to Mt. Olive Rd. Left on Mt. Olive to Rt 279. Left on 279 North until you hit RT 72 again. Right on 72 for 1/4 mi and then left on to RT 279 and back to the church. 27 miles.
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Jane Walmart to Elk Springs Park
Start at Jane Walmart, north end of parking lot. Ride north on RT 71 to Rains Rd. North on Rains Rd to Old 71. North on Old 71 to MO "H". Left on "H" to County 5961 (Elk Springs Rd?). Ride beside the river (nice!) go over the bridge and rest at Elk Springs Park. Follow back to the start. 29 miles.
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Start at Jane Walmart, north end of
parking lot. Ride north on RT 71 to Rains Rd. North on Rains Rd to Old
71. North on Old 71 to Pineville center via RT W. Proceed to Sugar Creek Rd. Follow this road until you hit Cyclone low water bridge and turn around and come home. Definitely bring along a buddy who knows the way or the map as roads aren't marked too well! This is a very pretty ride!
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Jane Walmart to RT W
Start at Jane Walmart, north end of parking lot. Ride north on RT 71 to Rains Rd. North on Rains Rd to Old 71. North on Old 71 to Elk River bridge. Go up the hill. Have fun! It's long but not steep. Should take 10 mins to climb. You'll be rewarded with a great downhill along RT 71 into Anderson. Turn right at RT 76 (travel east) to RT W. This is hilly too so don't push too hard. Turn right on RT W and head south on a beautiful long downhill back into Pineville. Follow RT 71 south (left) and Rains Rd. back to Walmart. 36 miles.Follow this link for a ride map and profile.
