The Best of Both Worlds: Guns and Bikes at The Double Barrel Gravel Ride

About the Show:We recently sat down with Chris Brosh and Tim Robinson, Phat Tire Bike Shop founders, and Tanner Bedwell, Board Member of Benton County Quail, to discuss the upcoming Double Barrel Gravel Ride on Saturday, May 14th, 2022. This FREE event is unique for many reasons, the least of which is that you get to ride your bike and shoot guns with friends. At the end of the ride, there will be live music and a Jambalaya and Crawfish Boil. Here is all of the Event Information taken directly from their site.Schedule:   6:30 am: Registration and Check-In   8:00 am:  71 Mile Riders Meeting and Start   1:00 pm:  31 Mile Riders’ Meeting and Start   1:00 pm:  15 Mile Riders’ Meeting and Start3:30 pm:  The Party Starts at 71 and the 31-mile course will not be marked.  The 15-mile course will be marked.  GPS course routes are indicated below.  Aid stations are provided.Start & Finish is at the Benton County Quail Barn.  The routes are chunky gravel roads.  The 71-mile option has approximately 5K in climbing.Double Barrel is a Poker Ride. Don’t forget to collect cards at the Aid Stations. You can earn bonus cards by blasting clay pigeons. The best poker hands win fabulous prizes.Join us for the party.  It all starts at 3:30 pm.  Things to bring:Bike, helmet, and cycling clothesChange of clothes for post-ride festivitiesAll the friends you can musterNo need to carry guns or ammo as those are providedBikes with 35mm or wider tires are recommendedIf you need to grab some tires or rent a bike, Phat Tire Bike Shop has you covered.GPS Course Route Links:  71-mile route:  https://ridewithgps.com/trips/3288595831-mile route:  https://ridewithgps.com/trips/3288622715-mile route:  https://ridewithgps.com/trips/32886258Click in the top right of the link on the ‘Export’ button to load to your GPS device of choice.Important Links and Mentions on the Show*Email Chris BroshEmail Tim RobinsonEmail Tanner BedwellWebsite for Phat Tire Bike ShopPhat Tire Bike Shop on InstagramPhat Tire Bike Shop on FacebookThis episode is sponsored by*Signature Bank of Arkansas "Community Banking at its Best!" Try Canva For Free Today! Northwest Arkansas Council - "Life Works Here!" *Note: some of the resources mentioned may be affiliate links. This means we get paid a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.Connect more with I am Northwest Arkansas:Grab our Newsletter Email Us at [email protected] With Our Facebook Page Connect With Us on Threads Connect With Our Instagram Connect With Our LinkedIn PageJoin The Facebook Group Connect with our Fearless Host, Randy Wilburn on LinkedInThank you for listening to this I am Northwest Arkansas podcast episode. We showcase businesses, culture, entrepreneurship, and life in the Ozarks. Consider donating to our production team to keep this podcast running smoothly. Donate to I Am Northwest Arkansas Mentioned in this episode:Winetopia 2026Winetopia 2026 Date: Friday, October 16th Time: 7-10pm Place: Stonebreaker Hotel on Markham hill Winetopia is Restore Humanity’s biggest annual fundraiser and brings together the very best of Northwest Arkansas (restaurants, artisans, small businesses, and (community members) to support our work. While the event raises essential funds for children in Kenya, its heartbeat is entirely local. There are over 100 local businesses who contribute auction items, regional chefs and beverage makers who showcase their craft, and the hundreds of residents gathering to celebrate community generosity. Winetopia strengthens local partnerships, elevates homegrown talent, and reinforces Northwest Arkansas's identity as a place where global compassion is fueled by local collaboration. Winetopia is a beautiful demonstration of how a united local community can create life-changing impact for children and families worldwide. Winetopia 2026