Highway 71 Classic moved to March 23

Monday, March 3, 2014

With freezing rain in the forecast for Sunday, Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks on Friday postponed the Highway 71 Classic to March 23.

Announcing the postponement on the website bconwa.com, organizers said allpre-paid entry fees will roll over to the new date. Each $25 entry includes one-year membership in the nonprofit. People who enter on the day of the ride will pay $30.

The ninth annual tour, a fundraiser for Northwest Arkansas’ bicycle advocates, will include road options from 35 to 75 miles, from Fayetteville to Brentwood or to Mountainburg and back, using U.S. 71; or you can do 57-ish miles on gravel near Mountainburg.

Maps are at bconwa.com.

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