Two routes. One starting line. Birdeye.
Ride the entire Crowley’s Ridge Gravel Trail—twice.
An enormous self-supported journey through the Arkansas Delta, connecting rural communities, state parks, gravel roads, and the full length of Crowley’s Ridge.
Ride from Birdeye to Helena and back.
A long beautiful ride through the Delta for those looking to push themselves without committing to the full 500.
Ride the route.
That's it.
This is a free, self-timed, unsupported adventure.
We provide the route, a suggested start time, and a finish line in Birdeye.
You provide the legs, the logistics, the navigation, the snacks, and whatever it takes to get yourself home.
Your bike. Your pace. Your adventure.
There is no giant trophy.
No cash prize.
No podium.
The reward is finishing something that looked a little ridiculous when you signed up.
It's the satisfaction of covering the miles, solving the problems, pushing through the hard parts, and rolling back into Birdeye under your own power.
And, of course, making it back in time for dinner.
Finish the route and add your name to the short list of Birdeye Ultra finishers.
NAMEYEARROUTEKatherine Anderson'25
500
Mike Gerwig'25
500
Joshua Poteete'25
500
Ride with friends.
Push the pace.
Race somebody who wants to race.
Or disappear down the road and make it a solo mission.
Use it as training for your next big one, a bikepacking adventure with your buds, or simply as an excuse to do something completely unreasonable.
However you choose to ride it, we're here to stoke the fire.
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Explore the Crowley’s Ridge Gravel Trail route collection.
Important: These are unofficial routes. Route conditions can change. You are responsible for your own navigation, safety, equipment, food, water, and logistics. Trackleaders registration is required: https://form.jotform.com/trackleaders/birdeye26
There is NO rolling SAG.
If you need a bailout, call your bestie.
Start whenever you want.
Leave Birdeye on any date and at any time that works for your adventure.
The only requirement:
That's your finish line.
Hit the Arkansas State Parks along the route?
Prove it.
Post your State Park selfies, tag Studio Drift, and you'll be entered to win prizes.
Ride the miles. Collect the parks. Tell the story.
Birdeye Ultra is part of studioDRIFT's mission to build a stronger Arkansas Delta through outdoor recreation and community.
Your participation helps studioDRIFT continue investing in trails, outdoor recreation, cultural programming, and the rural communities that make the Delta special.
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