A full-service bike shop providing Bicycle Sales, Service & Rentals with 5 shops in NWA: Bella Vista, Bentonville, Springdale, Rogers, and Fayetteville.
08/27/2026
Phat Tire Bike Shop is proud to once again support NWA Bike-A-Palooza and continue our years of supporting Pedal It Forward—one of the best causes in our community.
Join us for the official Palooza pre-ride on September 2 and help support their incredible mission. After all, bicycle experiences change lives! 🚲
Follow NWA Bike a Palooza for registration and more information.
08/12/2026
🌿 TRAIL PARTY POSTPONED 🌿
With the heat advisories in the forecast over the next couple of weeks, FAST has asked us to postpone our Trail Party until we have some much more manageable weather.
We also discovered that the section of Tunnel Vision along Sugar Creek we were planning to tackle has already been weed-whacked, so we’re going to use this opportunity to regroup and make sure our efforts are going where they’re needed most.
Stay tuned for a new date and possibly a new section of trail that could really use the extra hands. We’ll get this Trail Party back on the calendar when the weather cooperates and we can make the biggest impact. 🌿🛠️
Thanks to FAST, Grindstone Coffee, and everyone who planned on coming out to help!
08/07/2026
Next Friday night, we’re trading our weekly group ride for a Trail Party! 🌿🛠️
Join Phat Tire Bike Shop – Bella Vista, FAST, and Grindstone Coffee on Friday, August 14 at 6 PM as we clean up the section of Tunnel Vision along Sugar Creek up to the golf course.
FAST will provide the equipment, Phat Tire will provide the snacks, and Grindstone Coffee will keep us fueled with coffee. ☕️
Once the work is done, stick around and hang out with us behind the shop. Come lend a hand and help give back to the trails we all enjoy.
On Sunday, our cycling community came together to ride in memory of Tim Byrd.
Tim was a familiar face at Phat Tire, Pedal It Forward, Gnargo, the Bentonville Town Tour, and throughout Northwest Arkansas. He was always willing to share his knowledge, lend a hand, or simply brighten the room with his smile.
Seeing so many friends, family members, volunteers, and riders gather to celebrate his life was a powerful reminder of the impact one person can have on an entire community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in honoring Tim. His kindness, generosity, and love for bicycles will continue to ride with us.
Rest easy, Tim. You will be greatly missed.
07/31/2026
Tim had a true heart of servitude. He was always putting others before himself and giving in ways that are rarely seen in our society these days. Tim had a heart of gold and was truly one of the kindest men I have ever had the privilege of knowing.He was the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his back without a second thought or any expectation of something in return. You could always count on Tim to be in good spirits, wearing that huge, magnetic smile of his. It was as if he simply never had a bad day. His joy was genuine, contagious, and something you could feel the moment he walked into a room.Tim loved his life here in Bentonville, a life that revolved around cycling, community, and—most importantly—people. Wherever he went, he found a way to love on others, encourage them, and make them feel valued. He had a remarkable ability to make a positive impact simply by being himself.Whether it was working at Phat Tire Bike Shop, volunteering with Pedal It Forward, serving at First Church of Bentonville, or riding with Bentonville Moves, Tim left his mark. His presence mattered. His kindness mattered. And the lives he touched are better because he was part of them.Tim, you will be sorely missed. The cycling community, our community, and all of us who were fortunate enough to cross paths with you have lost someone truly special. Thank you for showing us what it looks like to live generously, serve others, love deeply, and bring joy wherever you go.Until we meet again, my friend. I look forward to shredding some incredible trails with you in Heaven soon enough. Ride on, Tim. You will never be forgotten.
A ride in Tim’s memory is being organized with a few partners, we will let everyone know as soon as we have it set.
You got the voucher—now let’s find your bike. ⚡️
If you were selected for the Arkansas Tri-Region E-Bike Voucher Program, stop by Phat Tire and let our team help you compare qualifying e-bikes, find the right fit, and choose the best option for your needs.
Bring your voucher and let’s get you riding.
The Arkansas Tri-Region E-Bike Voucher Program is now open for registration! Eligible residents can register for a chance to receive a $700 general resident voucher or a $1,200 income-qualified voucher toward an approved e-bike.
Not sure which e-bike is right for you? That’s where we come in. Phat Tire is ready to help you explore the qualifying bikes we carry and find the best option for your needs, your riding style and your everyday transportation.
Register today at https://ebikear.aptracks.com/, then stop by Phat Tire and let us help guide you from voucher to first ride. ⚡🚲
07/08/2026
All Gas is back at Phat Tire Bella Vista ⚡️
Our Monday night E-Bike Ride is firing back up, and we’re ready to let the motors eat. Wheels down at 6 PM from Phat Tire Bella Vista for an evening of e-bike ripping, singletrack shredding, and good times on the trail.
Don’t stress if your e-bike isn’t the newest or fastest rig out there — we’ll have rally points along the way so everyone can regroup and keep the ride rolling.
Bring water, charge that battery, and come ready to unleash the beast. If you’ve got an e-bike, this ride is for you.
07/03/2026
Planning to ride this Fourth of July? 🇺🇸
All Phat Tire locations will be open tomorrow, July 4th, and closing one hour early so our team can celebrate the holiday with family and friends.
Whether you’re hitting the trails, cruising the neighborhood, or making a last-minute stop before the festivities, we’re here to help.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day as we celebrate 250 years of America!
We were honored to support the first Trail of Tears Remembrance Ride on June 20th.
This meaningful ride followed part of the historic Trail of Tears route through Northwest Arkansas into Oklahoma, bringing riders together to remember, reflect, and learn about this important chapter in our nation’s history.
The ride raised $2,500 for the Cherokee Nation Foundation, supporting its mission while honoring the legacy and resilience of the Cherokee people.
Thank you to Pea Ridge Bike Camp and Historic Cane Hill for their hospitality and support in making this event possible.
We’re grateful to have played a small role in supporting the riders and look forward to seeing this event continue to grow.