Cycling



2025 – Sep 20th, 2025 

Note: This page was last updated Sep 18, 2025.

1st event on Saturday:   20K Road Race – in PARON, AR on Hwy 9 at the intersection of Hwy 9 and Kanis Rd (12th St) – we will start approx. between 7:20am and 7:45am,  whenever everyone is ready.

Riders coming from Little Rock via Hwy 10 west can stop initially at the Williams Jct Market & Shell gas station, if you want, to get some coffee or food and/or to use their bathrooms, and maybe get gas for your car, if needed.  They open at 5am, btw.    This gas station is on the left side of Hwy 10, at the corner of Hwy 10 and Hwy 9.   DO NOT PASS THIS GAS STATION on Hwy 10, AS THIS WILL BE THE LEFT TURN YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE ONTO HWY 9 TO GO SOUTH ON HWY 9.   The start of the 20K is almost exactly 8 miles Southbound on Hwy 9 in the very small township of Paron, AR.

The address you can put into your GPS for the 20K start is :

22160 AR-9, Paron, AR 72122  – or –   22160 hwy 9, Paron, AR 72122

Google might have you take Ferndale Cutoff and go out Kanis Rd and that’s FINE!!   But is it kinda winding road going that way.  So, i usually go a fre more miles and stay on Hwy 10 west, going all the way to Williams Jct, and the gas station store, turning left onto Hwy 9 and then going 8 miles south on Hwy 9 to Paron, Arkansas.

The start line and registration check-in and parkeing will be at the closed down old Squirrel gas station on the left.   It sits in front of the North Fork Missionary Baptist Church in Paron, AR.   You can Google search Maps and get the GPS directions to this church if you want, just make sure you do not get lost.   Just get to PARON, ARKANSAS on Hwy 9 by say 7am or earlier to get ready to race at 7:30am-ish.    I will likely STOP at the gas station at Hwy 10/9 just after 6:15am to get something to eat or drink, and to meet up with any racers that are there, and we can caravan down to the startline together.    One racer tells me she will be there at the startline in Paron at about 5:45am, maybe napping in her car, lol.  Ouch that’s early, but good for her, to not be late. So, Kudos to her!

See this map to maybe help you:    https://maps.app.goo.gl/EENjUqjHDVyhaLw7A

YOU CAN ALWAYS CALL ME (GREG) at 501-321-1441 IF YOU WANT FOR HELP WITH DIRECTIONS, OR IF YOU WANT TO FOLLOW ME FROM LITTLE ROCK AREA, OR FOR ANYTHING.

After the 20K RR we will all head towards Williams Jct on Hwy 9 to do the 5k and 10k Time Trials, which we estimate being around 9:30am-ish or so, with the start being on Hwy 9, at the top of the one hilltop on Hwy 9 that is almost exactly 3.2 miles south of the intersection of Hwy 9 and Hwy 10, and the Shell gas station / William Junction Market store.   This will be the finish line for the Time Trials.

Again, if you have any questions, or need help for anything please call or text me on Friday or anytime on Saturday morning.

Greg Eberdt @ 501-321-1441.    And, please inform me if you are running late, or can’t make it.

See you all this Saturday morning!

Greg

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NOTE:   Arkansas Sr Olympics is proud to WELCOME ALL CYCLISTS from any state, as all of our events are OPEN for competitors from ALL STATES, not just Arkansas.

Separate categories for men and women in 5-year age groups (40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, etc.)

ROAD BIKES and TT BIKES can be ridden, and separate divisions for RECUMBENTS:

1.  Recumbent Bikes – Non-Faired
2.  Recumbent Bikes – Faired
3.  Recumbent Trikes – Non-Faired
4.  Recumbent Trikes – Faired

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We need volunteers for this event.  Your time is appreciated.  Contact Greg at 501-321-1441 to volunteer either at the Racer Signup Registration Table, or as a Finish line results helper, or to help with the overall event setup and/or tear down, and of course we need a few volunteers out on the race course as course corner marshals … to help watch and keep the racers as safe as possible.

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MORE INFO CALL GREG @ 501-321-1441
or http://arseniorolympics.org/contact-us/
Competitions:

Directions will also be given before all races at the event.

We hope to have enough racers in 2025 to have a 5K Time Trial and a 20k/40k Road Race on Saturday morning.   Races might be combined or changed to all be on Saturday, so watch this page for updates to the Schedule of Cycling Events, and/or contact Greg directly to inquire about the final schedule of cycling events.

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Packet Pickup: Prior to your first cycling event at TBD.    Numbers will also be given out, with pins, and waivers MUST be signed in person.
Athlete Info: Athletes may check-in 45 minutes prior each event.  Onsite registration may be available so check with Greg, the event Director prior to arriving.
Equipment: Cyclists must provide their own bike equipment, and most importantly are required to wear a helmet at all times while on a bike at event location.
Rules: USAC rules apply.  See official at event for all specific rules.
1.  All cycling events will be conducted in accordance with U.S.A. Cycling (USAC) rules. More info : www.usacycling.org
2.  Helmets are mandatory and must conform to USA Cycling regulations.   HELMETS ARE REQUIRED WHILE ON YOUR BIKE!
3.  Multi-gear (free wheel) bikes with front and rear brakes are required. Fixed gear and battery powered are not permitted. All bicycles must be certified by race officials prior to the competition.
4.  Except for the 2 new categories of “Recumbent Bikes -Faired” and “Recumbent Trikes -Faired”, there may be no protective shield, fairing or other device on any part of the bicycle (including, but not limited to, the frame, wheels, handlebars, chain wheel or accessories) that has the effect of reducing air resistance, except those allowed by the USAC.
5.  Handlebars used for steering with ends, features, or attachments that extend forward or upward or that provide support for other than the rider’s hands (including aero bars) are permitted only in the time trial events and not in the road race events.
6.  If in doubt about your qualification, check for an official ruling from the chief referee before your appointed starting time. Once the clock begins, your time is running and will not be adjusted.
7.  In time trial events, the rider shall be held by an official at the start but shall be neither restrained nor pushed.
8.  Riders must stay to the right except when overtaking another rider. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
9.  In time trial events, no rider shall pace behind another rider closer than 25 meters (80 feet) ahead, or 2 meters (7 feet) to the side. A rider who is observed taking pace shall receive a time penalty.
10.  No restarts are permitted.
11.  No-e-bikes, or batteries or motors used in any event.
12.  Know the course BEFORE your start all events.
13.  Event Director has final word on all events and happenings at all times.