(Bentonville, ARK) Mark your calendars for an electrifying day of innovation and excitement on June 11th, 2026 for the second annual E-Mobility Day p/b Aventon at a brand-new venue: The Downtown Bentonville A Street Promenade, as the event kicks off the 2026 Bentonville Bike Fest.
A brand-new 2026 Bike Fest event, the Bosch Hill Climb Challenge, takes place in the evening on Friday, June 12. The Challenge will be a feature event of the grand opening of the OZ Trails Bike Park in Bella Vista, Ark. and an exciting addition to the 2026 Bentonville Bike Fest festivities.
What to Expect at E-Mobility Day:
Free E-Bike Test Rides: Experience the future of cycling with hands-on test rides of the latest e-bikes. Feel the thrill of effortless speed and explore the cutting-edge technology that’s revolutionizing the way we move.
Guided Tours: Grab a demo bike from one of our exhibitors and join a guided ride! Cruise past the new Walmart Campus, explore our urban bike boulevards, or take an Art Tour with locals who love sharing the beauty of their hometown.
Cargo Bike Showcase: Discover the versatility of the newest cargo bikes. In Bentonville, these are essential household utilities, perfect for school drop-offs, grocery runs, and everything in between.
Inspiring Panel Discussions: Head over to the stage to engage with the experts. We’re hosting live panels featuring leaders from PeopleForBikes, Arkansas Moves, and Bosch to discuss the impact of e-mobility on our community and the future of active transportation.
Real-World Testing: Forget the parking lot loops! Our location at the Promenade allows you to test these bikes on the actual world-class infrastructure we use every day, including the famous Razorback Greenway.
Whether you’re a “Connected Commuter” looking to trade car keys for handlebars, a “Modern Family” on the go, or just looking for a fun day out, E-Mobility Day offers something for everyone.
General admission and bike demos are free of charge! Come celebrate the future of transportation in the heart of downtown Bentonville.
The next day, riders in the Bosch Hill Climb Challenge will get two chances to race up a steep, technical hill climb course on Class 1 (20mph) pedal-assist e-bikes.
The event will test competitors against the mountain in a test of skill as riders traverse the course from the base of the mountain up the lift line while navigating the route and features along the way. The rider who travels the furthest up the climb, in the fastest time, without putting their foot down, wins.
This entertaining event guarantees to be equally as enjoyable for spectators. The event is free to the public, free to enter and open to Men and Women, with a total prize purse of $1,500. Learn more and register here.
Throughout the weekend, Bosch and Hans Rey will offer a series of four guided eMTB rides which will take place on June 11, 12, and 13, covering both the Slaughter Pen and Coler trail systems at intermediate and advanced levels. Proceeds from the rides will go to FAST (Friends of Arkansas Singletrack), the festival’s official charity. The rides include stops along the way to cover riding techniques, eBike setup and Bosch software features.
Bentonville is no longer just a “bike town” it’s a global laboratory for the future of urban living. Thanks to the incredible investment from the Walton Family Foundation in our city’s infrastructure and safe lanes, riding a bike has become a seamless part of our daily lives. Whether you’re heading to the world’s first bikeable building, The Ledger, or cruising to the new Walmart Home Office, our streets are designed for you to move safely and confidently.
Bike Fest is an international celebration of all styles of cycling, with more than 6,000 daily visitors, 1,400 athletes and 160 exhibitors, representing 13 countries, and 47 states.
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