DAY 3

All of us will be driving about 15 minutes by SAG to Bella Vista at Metfield Skills Park. 

This is a "gravel ride." I am guessing it will be similar to KATY Trail.

Again, Dave, Tom, or both will be SAGGING. 

Our first SAG is after 12 miles. Those who don't want to continue at ball-out. Our second SAG is after 24 miles. 

MORNING

8 AM 

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45944995 

MAP & CUES

 

AFTERNOON

Eureka Springs is an hour away from Bentonville. For those who are interested, we going to tour this popular tourist town. NO BIKING. The others can stay in Bentonville. 

DINNER: For those going to Eureka Springs, we'll have there.

Eureka Springs, Arkansas is one of those rare towns that feels like it was plucked from a storybook and nestled into the Ozarks. Here’s why it’s worth a visit:

https://youtu.be/5dYbMuFI2jo?si=hPO-Av6ERMrx-nVb

🌲 Nature & Wildlife Wonders

• Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge: A sanctuary for rescued big cats like lions and tigers, offering educational tours and overnight safari-style lodging Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge.
• Beaver Lake: A serene spot for swimming, boating, and fishing, surrounded by forested hills Beaver Lake.
• Blue Spring Heritage Center: A lush botanical garden with a 33-acre park built around a 38-million-gallon-a-day spring, rich in Native American history Blue Spring Heritage Center.

⛪ Architectural & Spiritual Gems

• Thorncrown Chapel: A breathtaking glass-and-wood chapel tucked into the woods, designed by a Frank Lloyd Wright protégé Thorncrown Chapel.
• Quigley's Castle: A quirky home built from local timber and adorned with rocks, fossils, and 400+ perennials—a true fusion of nature and imagination Quigley's Castle.

🪨 Geological Curiosities

• Pivot Rock and Natural Bridge: A short hike leads to these unusual rock formations, including a gravity-defying upside-down pyramid Pivot Rock and Natural Bridge.

🎶 Downtown Charm & Culture

• Basin Spring Park: The heart of historic downtown, where you’ll find live music, festivals, and the original healing spring that gave the town its name Basin Spring Park