Bentonville, Arkansas
Oct 8-13, 2026
A DCR Signature Series Blue Camp
Bentonville has quickly become one of the premier off-road cycling destinations in the world. With 200 miles of single track rideable from downtown, countless bike parks, and near unlimited gravel mileage, Northwest Arkansas does not disappoint. Which is why DCR is running back to back Signature Series Camps here in October…and you’re invited!
❋ Pro-Level SupportYou will have breakfast and dinner provided in house, a 24/7 mechanic on hand, ride nutrition supplied by the team, and professional coaching from DCR riders and staff every step of the way.
❋ Lodging at Coler Bike ParkEach rider will have their own room with a king or queen bed and space to store multiple bikes. Most rides will be straight from the house.
❋ What is it?5 nights with 6 days of riding focusing on the phenomenal mountain biking scene in Bentonville and Bella Vista. You and the DCR pro coaching staff will spend tons of time on trail and in bike parks!
❋ Little Sugar MTB RaceThis camp will be going on during the Lifetime Little Sugar mountain bike race and festival. We will interact with the venue, expo, shakeout rides, and sponsors throughout the week. And if you want to race, DCR will provide coaching, nutrition, and support!
All the details…
A DCR Signature Series Blue Camp is modeled after a factory team training camp. “Blue” reminds us that there is absolutely a blue collar mindset about training at these camps, but with services and amenities that only salaried professional riders would expect.
DCR team staff and pro riders will provide coaching throughout the experience. Coaches will be working with riders on skills, training strategy, nutrition, gear prep, trailside repair, and any other topics that may arise.
All routes will be prepared and led by DCR team staff based on the ability level and goals of the group. We will talk to everyone attending and plan a schedule split between riding on trail and working skills at the incredible array of purpose-built parks in Bentonville.
Sponsored team nutrition will be at your disposal before each ride in the form of Skratch bottles, carb chews, and LMNT products.
A chef will provide breakfast and dinner every day, with lunch when the ride schedule allows. Meals will be catered to both the nutritional needs of the group and the day’s training schedule. A menu will be provided each morning detailing what will be offered. You will be surveyed before camp so we understand your dietary needs.
Our mechanic will ensure all bikes are in working order before and after every ride, cleaning and tuning the bike, addressing minor to moderate repairs, tuning the suspension as needed, etc. Riders are expected to arrive with gear in good working order, but we’ll take it from there.
We will be in two houses on the edge of Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. Most rides will start from the house, but occasionally we’ll relocate 10-20 minutes to start a ride.
We’ll check in at 4pm on October 8th and then ride a few hours before dinner. Check out will be at 10am on October 13th, after which we’ll also do a short ride before traveling.
Cost of the camp is $1695 for five nights, six days of riding, and all the services listed above. Application Deadline is August 31, 2026.
Have more questions? Schedule a meeting with team staff. We can talk about your goals and what to expect when training with DCR.
Example Schedule for a Day of Training
Each group is different, so no two camps will be exactly alike. We take pride in planning and coaching to your needs. But this is a sample of what might be expected on any given day training with DCR:
Breakfast
7:30am
Coaching Roundtable8:30am
Ride Prep9:00am
Morning Skills/Ride9:30am
Lunch11:30am
Afternoon Ride12:30pm
Recovery Time4:00pm
Dinner6:00pm
Evening Activities6:30pm
How do I get started?
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Submit an application for one of the Bentonville camps. We’ll ask about what discipline you’re interested in, your goals for the camp, what upcoming rides or events you’re targeting, etc to make sure we can create an experience that best serves your needs.
Application Deadline is August 31, 2026
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We’ll reach out extending an official invitation to join us. Commit to camp and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days beforehand to receive a 50% refund.
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After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.
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Once the roster for camp is solidified, we’ll schedule a GoogleMeet to introduce everyone, review what to expect, and answer any questions. We do this to get to know you better, hit on the finer points of what training together will look like, and make sure riders have time to sort out proper travel and gear considerations without urgency.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.
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Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.
Start Your Journey with Dirt Camp!
Why do we have applications? DCR puts a huge amount of effort into making sure each Signature Series camp is an exceptional experience. Part of that is building a group for each iteration that has similar ability levels, goals, and riding disciplines. We want athletes to be able to work hard together and enjoy the same sort of routes, no different than when we run internal camps for the team. So we are quite purposeful when bringing people together. The application isn’t about your resume or performance, it’s to get to know each athlete a little and put together a cohesive group of riders.