What are the current COVID-19 Travel restrictions to and from Bentonville?
Arkansas is currently welcoming visitors from across the world as long as they follow the entry requirements. To check specific travel requirements from your location use the online tool from Skyscanner and check the requirements on the CDC website.
What are the Covid measures in place?
We will be working within all the current local governmental COVID guidelines for all our rides, dinners and hospitality, adhering to any social distancing or mask wearing rules that are in place across the hospitality, hotel and event industry at the time. We will also be working with all our hotel and venue teams to take extra precautions with regards to our groups, with additional attention to cleaning and distancing standards.
What happens if the event is cancelled or postponed?
In the event our weekend is cancelled or postponed you will be offered a full refund for your booking. For reasons such as a COVID-19 national or regional lockdown, we will aim to postpone the weekend and set a new date. You will have a 14 day cooling off period from the announcement of the new date to request a full refund. After that point, your booking will be transferred to the new date.
What happens if I can no longer attend?
YYou may cancel but this will be subject to the event cancellation policy, please refer to our booking terms and conditions. Alternatively you can transfer your booking to someone else, please see the below for further details.
Can someone else take my place?
You can transfer your place to another person upto 8 weeks ahead of the event, but this may be subject to an administration fee and there is no guarantee we can accommodate a replacement guest's specific requirements. Please contact us if you would like to transfer your place
Are flights included?
No, flights are not included. Guests must book their own flights, the closest airport is Fayetteville (XNA). Be sure to check arrival and departure times to ensure there is enough time to transfer to and from the airport.
Are airport transfers provided?
TAirport-hotel shuttles are complementary and will run throughout the day on Friday, October 7 and Monday, October 10. Bikes are included in the shuttle service; please ensure your bike is properly packed into a bike bag or box. We will collect travel times from each guest to ensure timely service to and from the Fayetteville airport (XNA).
Will my bike be transported in the scheduled transfers?
Yes, bikes will be included in the airport-shuttle service. Please ensure your bike is properly packed into a bike bag or box.
How can I arrange bike hire for Summit?
We highly recommend that all guests bring their own gravel bikes with a minimum of 36 mm tyres on this trip. If this is not logistically feasible, please contact summits@rapha.cc to discuss bike hire options.
WHY BENTONVILLE?
Boasting over 350 miles of natural surface trails and almost endless gravel roads, Bentonville is home to some of the best off-road riding in the world. Nestled amongst the rich forest and rolling hills of the Ozarks, the network of narrow roads and challenging trails forms a perfect playground of tarmac, gravel and singletrack. Having hosted some of the biggest races in the US and the 2022 World CX Championships, we can’t wait to show you around.