Photo courtesy of the Joe Martin Stage Race website.
Hundreds of bicyclists will fill some of the streets of Fayetteville this week as the Joe Martin Stage Race returns to Northwest Arkansas.
On Time Logistics is proud to support this event as a sponsor again this year. Several of our administrative staff are avid bike riders and we are excited to be a part of this event.
The Joe Martin Stage Race is part of both the USAC Pro Racing Tour, which is the pro and elite amateur cycling tour of USA Cycling and the UCI America Tour. This is the 39th anniversary of the amateur races; 14th anniversary on the USA Cycling Pro Racing Tour and second year to be on the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) America Tour calendar, according to the event’s website.
More than 750 athletes and teams from 23 countries and all 50 states will be attending the race.
Are you interested in participating but not exactly into racing bicycles? You have several opportunities.
First of all, you can come watch. This schedule tells you when and where the races will take place over the four days. This page gives you suggestions for the best and safest places to watch each race.
Want to be a bit more than a spectator? Sunday provides you and your family two opportunities.
The Cruiser Parade gives you a chance to dress in costumes and enjoy a parade at the same time!
Event organizers also want to encourage bike riding for future generations. Each year, on the last day of the race, they offer the Free Kids’ Ride for ages three to 12.
We hope you take the opportunity to join us at the races!