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Today Thursday, October 15, 2026
8:00 am–1:00 pm
🎶 Events

SHIFT Conference

People for Bikes

📍 Compton Gardens

A full day of candid conversations exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of the bicycle industry and the communities we serve. Hear from leading voices across cycling, business, community development, and beyond, with a focus on practical ideas that can move from conversation to action.

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9:30 am–11:00 am
🎶 Events 🚴 Shakeout Rides 🍭 Sweetest Week

Ride with Team USA

USAC

📍 Rapha Bentonville

Join the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Team for a ride starting from the Rapha Clubhouse. This will be a moderate-paced ride. Gravel bikes or mountain bikes are preferred.

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10:00 am
🚴 Shakeout Rides 🍭 Sweetest Week

Airship Sugar Rush Ride

Airship Coffee

📍 The Momentary

Join us for a shakeout ride featuring Airship Coffee! We’ll tackle 19 miles and 1,000 feet of climbing, including the final 9 miles of Saturday’s race course. The ride will finish at Airship Coffee, where participants can enjoy coffee and pastries following the ride. Supporting: MAAP athletes + ambassadors, Strava, and Cadence. SIGN UP

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4:00 pm
🎪 Expo 🚴 Shakeout Rides 🍭 Sweetest Week

Liv X Femmes Gravel Shakeout Ride

Liv X Femmes Gravel

📍 North Courtyardhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/KU3vJffVsj7T1FWt9

Join Liv, Femmes Gravel, and Liv athlete Melisa Rollins for a pre-race shakeout ride. Plus, everyone who participates will be entered into a giveaway for a chance to win great prizes, including a Liv Devote 2 gravel bike, a Femmes Gravel gift pack, and a Gravel Rave entry! SIGN UP

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4:00 pm–8:00 pm
🎶 Events 🏁 Race 🍭 Sweetest Week

Sundown DoubleDown

OZ Trails Bike Park

📍 OZ Trails Bike Park

Sundown DoubleDown is a low-pressure downhill race series built around fast laps, friendly competition, and a good excuse to ride late. You’ll get two race runs with your fastest time counting. Come throw down, chase your fastest run, or just line up and see what you’ve got. All ages. All skill levels. Good times guaranteed. […]

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5:00 pm
🎪 Expo 🚴 Shakeout Rides 🍭 Sweetest Week

Neversecond Shakeout Ride

Neversecond

📍 North Courtyardhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/KU3vJffVsj7T1FWt9

Join Neversecond, USWE, HydraPak, Tifosi, and Panaracer for a pre-race shakeout ride! First 20 riders to arrive will receive a goodie bag packed with gear and giveaways from all five partners. We’ll end the ride and head over to The Meteor for a happy hour and a live podcast recording with the Bonk Babes. Stick […]

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The other Sugar race

Festival Week runs Monday, October 12 through Thursday, October 15. Its rides and events are on both schedules.