Rule of $3.99 2026

Distances and entry

• Dr. Evil — Free
• Mini Me — Free

About Rule of $3.99 2026

Rule of $3.99 is a bunch of awesome things.

1. It's a fundraiser for our great friends over at Pedal It Forward.

2. It's an amazing reason to invite all our friends for a sick day of RO3 riding, food, and drink in the middle of winter.

3. It's a free event! Well, close. It's $3.99.

4. It's a way to give back to our amazing cycling community. All participants will have the chance to register early for the big one, Rule of Three, which happens May 15, 2027.

We'll gather Saturday morning at Bike Rack Brewing and head out for some beautiful miles on NWA tarmac, gravel, and singletrack — all on one bike. Afterwards, we'll convene back together at Bike Rack for beer, food, and fellowship.

Please note: The courses will NOT be marked and will be self-supported. The routes will be sent the week of the Rule of $3.99. You MUST have a GPS computer or old-school directions written down to navigate.

Courses will include:  

Tarmac, gravel and singletrack.  One bike.  Race or don’t race.  Enjoy the day the way you see fit.  No podiums, just unofficial finish times on Strava.  We will email and post the routes here leading up to the event.  

We will have one aid station hosted by Allied Cycle Works and Red Bull, an on course sweep from Pedal it Forward and a sag-wagon offered by 37 North Expeditions for those of you from out of town who may need assistance.

$3.99?  The (not so) fine print:

Movemint will charge you $49.99 ($46.00 + $3.99 service fee) and after you check in on race day, you’ll be refunded $46.00 or you can opt in to donate your reg fees to our friends at Pedal it Forward…  They bring bikes and smiles to people in need right here in our community.  Donations help go towards buying parts and new bikes. Check out their website to find out how you can donate your used bikes, money or your time:  https://www.pedalitforward.org/give.html

Why are we doing this?  We have a limited number of spots and want to make sure we can get as many people who want to be at the event- at the event.  You know how it goes, if its FREE there’s no obligation to show up…….so, if it's a bit too chilly for you the morning of race day or perhaps you made some bad choices the night before and don't show up-you won’t be refunded.  But check in on race day and you’ll be refunded $46.00.  

*You can transfer your registration to another rider or change your category by clicking on the “Manage My Registration” button at the top of the reg page.  Last day for changes:  Friday, 1/8/26 @ 11PM.