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The Skirmish

May 29 - June 1 Jonesboro, AR 72401 US

Events

Skirmish 100

$75 8:00AM CDT Price increases after March 19, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
Open to ages 14+.

Skirmish 63

$65 8:00AM CDT Price increases after March 19, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
Open to ages 12+.

Skirmish 43

$50 8:00AM CDT Price increases after March 19, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
Open to ages 12+.

Skirmish 24

$40 9:00AM CDT Price increases after March 19, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
Open to ages 10+.

Event Description

Full Event Details - https://skirmishjonesboro.com/

A Delta Gravel Festival in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

The Skirmish is more than just a cycling event, it's a celebration of the rugged beauty, rich culture, and tight-knit community of the Delta region. Whether you're a seasoned rider or new to gravel cycling, this festival offers something for everyone. The festival was created to embrace all aspects of gravel cycling with one main feature not found in the majority of gravel events; the tale of 2 rides. Riders will first traverse the rolling hills of Crowley’s Ridge, similar to those found on the Ouachita and Ozark Mountain Regions.  Crowley’s Ridge is a 200-mile long ridge that was formed by wind, water, and ice over millions of years. It's believed to have been an island between the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers that was isolated after the rivers changed course.

After tackling Crowley’s Ridge, riders will then experience the vast farmlands of the Delta (which supplies the nation with a bounty of food and feed to sustain our republic) during the final two thirds of the ride.  Riders will be treated to the wide-open flat farm roads of the region, separated only by endless fields of crops, to bring you home. Late May, early June should see a tailwind blowing from the southwest to guide you home to the finish and a post-ride celebration in the historic downtown of Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Why “The Skirmish”?
The word “skirmish” is defined as “Any brisk conflict or encounter,” and we’re certain that every rider will be fully focused on being brisk as they attack Crowley’s Ridge and enjoy encountering amazing gravel and fellow cyclists. In our opinion skirmish is also a cool and under-used word these days. There is also an historical reference to a Civil War engagement on the grounds of the Craighead County Courthouse in 1862 which has become known as the “Jonesboro Skirmish”. You can learn more about this at an historical marker near the starting line of the 2025 Skirmish.

Overall Event Schedule:

  • Thursday - Group rides
  • Friday - Group rides, vendor expo, athlete meeting, welcome party and free live music for everyone.
  • Saturday -
    • the main event with four ride distances and a post-ride celebration.
    • Friends and family will have plenty to do while their riders are out on course with kids and family activities at the finish line area. Saturday night will be a great time to explore what Jonesboro has to offer.
  • Sunday - a day to “relax” with a short ride on offer and then the final scheduled events of the festival. Participants and their traveling companions will be treated to a video and photo collage from the weekend. This visual wrap up will be immediately followed with an awards and prize giveaway ceremony to tie a bow on a great weekend of an all-things gravel experience.

Full Event Details - https://skirmishjonesboro.com/

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Event Location

320 S Main St
Jonesboro, AR 72401 US

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