2021 NATC – Bentonville, AR

Event Information

The 2021 Championship event will be held in Bentonville, Arkansas, during the Bike Festival.

From the Press Release:  “There will be a huge range of pro-rider talent present to encourage, teach and race (generous prizes up for grabs). Riders include Freeride pioneer Hans Rey, professional two-wheeler – Barry Nobles, multiple world trials champion Vincent Hermance, Perrine Devahive who’s a World Cup top 3 trials rider, Joacim Nyman who’s a top 8 World Cup trials rider and is going to pulverise the ‘Highest Forward Jump on a Bicycle’ Guinness World Record plus, pioneering freerider Richie Schley will be creating top-quality video reports during the event.”

Schedule

Go to https://www.bentonvillebikefest.com/schedule/ for the full schedule.

  • Friday, June 18th, at 2:30-2:45pm and 7:15-7:30pm:  Trials Show
  • Saturday, June 19th, at 1:00-1:30pm and 3:30-3:45pm:  Trials Show
  • Sunday, June 20th:
    • 8:00am-9:00am:  Registration
    • 10:00am:  “Pedal to the Medal” Trials Competition
    • 4:00pm:  Awards for “Pedal to the Medal” Trials Competition

Classes

  • Mountain Bike
  • Youth (13 & Under)
  • Novice
  • Sport
  • Expert
  • Veterans (35+)
  • Elite

Cost

US $30.00 per competitor.  Spectating is free.

Rules

All classes will follow the new UCI rules (Section 16) using penalty points (dabs) and points for passing through gates.  The Elite class will use a two minute time limit per the UCI rules.  Lower classes might have a three minute limit, depending on how the section setting plays out.

For information about location, directions, lodging, etc, go to https://www.bentonvillebikefest.com/