Ozark Society Arkansas Delta Cycling Tour
November 1-4, 2014 are the dates for the Society’s first cycling tour. This ride is all about learning the history of the Arkansas Delta and seeing the delta during harvest and the beginning of fall migration. We will begin in Poinsett County on Saturday, November 1 at the Tour duh Sunken Lands (sunkenlands.com). This 52 mile ride begins at the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum in Tyronza, AR and makes a loop to the museums of the Sunken Lands in Marked Tree and Lepanto. It also travels to the home of Johnny Cash in Dyess.
We will then travel by car to Arkansas County and make 3 day trips to historical or scenic locations. We will learn the history of this area by staying at a former school house on the national register, going to St. Charles and the White River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and on to Arkansas Post, the first capital of the Arkansas Territory(nps.gov/arpo).
We will be staying in duck lodges that are beautiful and fun. The longest ride will be the 52 mile ride on the Tour duh Sunken Lands. The typical routes will be in the 40 mile range. This will not be a race, or a forced ride. The terrain is flat, but wind can be a challenge. In addition, relaxing at one of the lodges during the day is an option. Also, if someone wants to drive the route as we ride, that would be welcomed.
Costs:
– Tour duh Sunken Lands $25.00 before October 18, ($30. after that).
– Lodging- (3 nights) around $60.00 a person per night plus tax (have not confirmed with all lodges)
– Food-we will eat out after the Tour duh Sunken Lands (there is a farm to table restaurant in Tyronza) & cost for the food you bring to prepare in the lodges. They have grills and fully stocked kitchens. Group dinning can be planned after the group is determined. Also, we will stop at available stores for snacks and drinks, as needed, while we ride.
Group size is limited to 14. This is determined by lodge occupancy. Please contact Janet Nye at: jbnye14@swbell.net or 501-258-7138 if you are interested.