Get ready, gear up, and let the pedals hit the metal because the usacycling Collegiate National Championships are racing into Bentonville, and they've chosen the OZ trails as their battleground! It's the time of the year when the tire tracks set the tracks ablaze in the heart of Arkansas, and we, the people of OZ, couldn't be more excited.

We're welcoming the nation's top collegiate mountain bikers with open arms (and plenty of water bottles) to our very own Coler Mountain Bike Preserve-- a cyclist's heaven. It's a week of high-speed action, thrilling races, and tire-to-tire combat as cyclists from all over the country come together to chase down national titles.

The event lineup is about as packed as our beloved trails on a sunny day, starting on Thursday, November 14 with the gravity-defying Dual Slalom finals. You'll get to see riders descend like falling stars in a ballet of balance and speed. Next, on Friday, November 15, the Cross-Country gladiators will set off on their quest for glory, testing their endurance on one of the most challenging courses around.

Don't think the excitement stops there! Saturday, November 16, brings the Short Track finals – a spectator favorite for its fast-paced, electrifying atmosphere. If that wasn't enough, Sunday, November 17 caps off the event with not one, but two finales – the adrenaline-pumping Downhill and the strategic Team Relay races. Trust me, folks, these are events not to be missed!

Remember, parking around the Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is as rare as a flat tire on race day – extremely! So let's do as we do best here in OZ: hop on your bikes and join the pedal parade to the event!

For those about to cycle, we salute you! May the best riders win, and may all participants enjoy the beautiful tapestry of trails and nature Bentonville has to offer. Let's show our visitors how we roll – and let's keep those chains oiled and spirits high. It's race week here in OZ, and we're all part of the ride!

So, secure your helmets, tighten your cleats, and may the best cyclists pedal to the top of the podium! Let's race, Bentonville! #OZTrails