Name: 2025 Big Dam Bridge Training Ride Program
Start: 2025-09-06T07:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-06T11:30:00-05:00
Location: 501 Byrd St, Little Rock, AR 72202-2629, United States

The 2025 Big Dam Bridge Training Ride Program was developed to encourage more cyclists from Arkansas to register for and ride in the annual Big Dam Bridge cycling event. This program is part of a larger goal of encouraging individuals to connect with other cyclists, clubs, and bike shops. We hope to foster a spirit of community and help relieve concerns related to riding in a group. Additionally, this effort includes several Big Dam Bridge sponsor activations as well as other local events when appropriate.
This program is free to participants who have registered for the event by midnight on June 13. After June 14, there is a fee of $45 for the training program (with or without registering for the BDB100 ride).
The training rides start on June 14 and continue every other Saturday through September 20. The ride will depart from Lost 40 at 7:30am and will return to the same location upon completion. Riders will be divided into 3 groups based on experience and ability. These groups will accommodate any level of cyclist; from the absolute beginner who just recently purchased a bike, an enthusiast who wants to increase his or her mileage and average speed, as well as a seasoned cyclist who is aiming for their best time for the 105-mile route.
On June 11, we will host a Q&A session at Lost 40 (501 Byrd St, Little Rock, AR 72202) from 6pm to 7pm that will provide program details including mileage and pacing for each of these groups. We will also introduce our Training Ride Team of Coaches and Leaders to the attendees.
Each week will feature a sponsoring Bike Club and/or Shop and will include a short training topic from one of our Coaches as well as an introduction to the sponsoring Club or Shop. Additionally, Subaru of Little Rock has agreed to provide a vehicle to serve as mobile nutrition, repair, and SAG support if needed.
Schedule Overview
June 11 - Kickoff presentation and Q&A at Lost 40 - 501 Byrd St Little Rock, AR 72202
June 14 - Ride #1
June 28- Ride #2
July 12 - Ride #3
July 26 - Ride #4
August 9 - Ride #5
August 23 - Ride #6
September 6 - Ride #7
September 13 - Young Life River Classic (Dress rehearsal)
September 20 - Ride #8
September 28 - Big Dam Bridge Event