BONUS: RYDB Fest Preview
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This special bonus episode of the Bikes or Death podcast serves as a comprehensive preview for the second annual Ride Your Damn Bike Festival (RYDB Fest) in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Host Patrick dives into the festival's key components: the Fayetteville Ultra Circuit, the Community Overnighter, and the Friday night Expo. He interviews Alex Leitimacki, who details the Expo’s interactive space at the Upper Ramble, featuring event registration, local bike businesses, and workshops like bike fitting and movement classes. Alex Kowalski, creator of the Fayetteville Ultra Circuit, shares insights into the route’s design—highlighting remote, under-visited trails like Devil’s Den—and emphasizes the event’s accessibility and scenic diversity. Finally, Jen and William from the Wander Outdoor Adventure Hub discuss their role as a mobile support hub, offering repair services, food drops, and a post-ride hangout space at Puritan. Patrick closes with a passionate call to action, promoting the beginner-friendly Community Overnighter and sharing exclusive discount codes for registration. The episode is energetic, community-focused, and packed with logistical and emotional encouragement for riders of all levels.
RYDB Fest 2026 features the Fayetteville Ultra Circuit (100, 200, 400 miles) with a focus on under-visited, remote trails like Devil’s Den.
The Community Overnighter is beginner-friendly, supports all skill levels, and includes full logistical support from ride leaders, mechanics, and a mobile food station.
The Expo at Upper Ramble (3–8 PM, Friday) is free and offers workshops, bike fitting, and connections with local outdoor businesses.
Wander Outdoor Adventure Hub will provide mobile support, food drops, repairs, and a post-ride celebration space at Puritan.
Discount codes are available: 'bikesordeath_rydb_26' for 20% off the Community Overnighter, and 'FUCBOD' for $15 off the Fayetteville Ultra Circuit.
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Introduction to the Bonus Episode
Patrick introduces the special bonus episode, explaining how extended interviews with RYDB Fest organizers led to a standalone preview episode. He outlines the focus on the Expo, Fayetteville Ultra Circuit, and Community Overnighter.
The Expo: A Hub for Connection and Learning
“It's a super warm welcoming party. The more the merrier.”
Fayetteville Ultra Circuit: Exploring Forgotten Trails
“You got to get out of Fayetteville. So, I mean, it is the Fayetteville Ultra Circuit and we love Fayetteville, but the idea is to show people that there's more out there.”
Wander Outdoor Adventure Hub: Mobile Support & Community
“We're trying to create a space in northwest Arkansas to make adventure travel, especially by bicycle, more accessible to people.”
Community Overnighter: A Beginner-Friendly Adventure
“We got you. Even if you don't have bags for your bike, that's totally cool. Reach out to me. We'll see if we can get you some bags.”
“I literally went on my very first bikepacking trip within the past year. I'm a total newbie. So if anyone else feels like they don't know what they're doing, I don't know what I'm doing either.”
“We got you. Even if you don't have bags for your bike, that's totally cool. Reach out to me. We'll see if we can get you some bags.”
“You got to get out of Fayetteville. So, I mean, it is the Fayetteville Ultra Circuit and we love Fayetteville, but the idea is to show people that there's more out there.”
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Fayetteville Ultra Circuit
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Community Overnighter
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Patrick
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Wander Outdoor Adventure Hub
organization
Alex Kowalski
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Expo
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Jen and William
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Alex Leitimacki
person
Puritan
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Devil's Den
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