While having your own bike makes logistics easier for you, there are other options if you don’t have a bike! We will have access to some bikes, so if you’re in need of a bike to use throughout the weekend mention that when you register. There are multiple places to rent bikes from around town as well so if we exhaust our supply, we’ve got alternatives for you! Stay tuned as we develop this further.

That’s great— You’ve come to the right place!

Grit Fest was built to create a safe and inclusive riding environment for riders of all abilities. In our efforts to create more racial and gender diversity in cycling and the outdoors, we recognize that opportunities to try-out mountain biking are often lacking. We are working to combat that by making Grit Fest a place for brand new and seasoned riders alike!

All registration is online. You can purchase tickets HERE. There will not be any on-site registration.

If you are brand new to the sport and are hesitant about jumping on a mountain bike, try the First Touch Clinic for FREE on Friday and add a Beginner Clinic to your registration for Saturday.

The First Touch Friday clinic is great for those who have never ridden a mountain bike and are still getting familiar with the mechanics of mountain biking vs other types of biking. This is a great opportunity to get familiar with a mountain bike and have your basic mechanical questions answered.

The Beginner Clinic is great for those who are familiar with riding and want to gain the basic skills for hitting beginner trails. This clinic is a great opportunity to practice the basic skills needed to be confident on a solo or group ride.

We will be updating the schedule on our website as new programs get added. Stay tuned for more information.

Short answer—it kind of depends! If you are camping on-site, you’ll need to bring a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, etc. Additionally, you’ll need a bike + helmet, clothes you’re comfortable riding in, clothes for hanging out in, and of course, lots of stoke.

We also recommend bringing a journal/pen to take notes in during workshops, a reusable bag to stuff goodies in, a personal coffee mug for morning coffee, and a yoga mat (sleeping pad works too!).

We will be posting a “what to pack” info sheet in our Facebook Group so that if this is one of your first times packing for a camping trip or an event like this, we’ve got you covered. Additionally, if you’re in need of gear our Facebook Group is a great place to ask for what you need in hopes the community can provide.

Yes! All meals are included. Here are the deets—

We’ve got you covered for Friday night dinner, all meals on Saturday, and Sunday morning breakfast. We will also be offering coffee both mornings, but if you like to drink at camp you’re welcome to bring your own!

You’re always welcome to make meals on your own if you want.

Camping will be on a piece of property adjacent to Centennial Park. It’ll be dispersed camping, and you’ll be able to park your cars in a designated lot within a short walking distance of the designated camping area. Crashing in your rig? No problem! We will have an area for car camping as well.

If you are tent camping it’ll be first come first serve with choosing sites, but we will have enough space for everyone. The campsite is within a short riding / walking distance of the homebase of the fest, so you won’t have to drive to the park in the morning. It’s also right near the Razorback Greenway, so if you want to go into town for drinks or check out any of the cool things Fay has to offer, it’s all just a bike-ride away.

No. Please respect the heart of the fest, which is empowering and equipping trans men and women, cis women, and non-binary riders.

Yes! Stay tuned to our social media for an announcement on this!

Yes! We have people coming in from all over. From the PNW, to the Southwest and even the East Coast, there will be riders from all over the country at this event.

Yes! You can ship your bike to High Roller Cyclery for no charge at:

322 W. Spring Street

Fayetteville, AR 72701

Our friends over at High Roller have also offered to build your bike at the shop for $100, as long as they have a few weeks notice. Email them for more information.

You can also ship your bikes to UREC Outdoors, a bike shop at the University of Arkansas. For $75 a bike mechanic will unpack and rebuild your bike, and you can drop your bike back off on Sunday and have it taken apart and repackaged to ship. UREC Outdoors request that participants ship their bikes using bikeflights.com or a similar service and highly recommend that bikes are packaged by a local bike shop to ensure they arrive in good condition. You don't want a component of the bike getting broken on it's way to the Fest!

Bikes need to arrive at the shop by Monday, November 11, 2019. Bike should be shipped to:

UREC Outdoors Bike Shop

155 Stadium Dr. , 225 HPER

Fayetteville, AR 72701

The pick up day for your bike should be scheduled within UREC Outdoors hours of operations which are:

Monday: 10 am to 9 pm

Tuesday - Thursday: 12 pm to 9 pm

Friday: 10 am to 6 pm

Saturday: CLOSED

Sunday: 5 pm to 9 pm

Yes, come and have a good time in the woods with 200 new friends. Eat a bunch of good food. Drink the free drinks and enjoy all of our additional programming.

There are options nearby hotels, airbnb’s, etc.

If plans change and life happens and you are no longer to attend Grit Fest, you have the option of transferring the ticket to someone else with a small service fee. We will not be offering any refunds on ticket purchases or clinics.

Email info@gritfestival.com if you have any questions.

Kids are not allowed at the fest. We want you to be able to ride, invest in yourself, build community, and learn without distraction.

As much as we love pups + those adorable adventure cats, we do ask that your furry pals stay at home. We want our attendees to have as few distractions as possible and get to be fully present with the people around them.