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The deltaGrind will take gravel riders on a one-of-a-kind tour and experience in the Arkansas Delta. Starting on Cherry Street in Downtown Helena, AR, there will be three ride options: a beginner, intermediate, and a 50-mile loop for more experienced cyclists. The ride will begin at 10AM and originating at Court Square Park at the intersection of Porter and Cherry Street in Downtown Helena.

The 50-mile Loop leaves Downtown Helena along the levee, then along the low road of the St. Francis National Forest. It is approximately 25 miles to Marianna winding through city streets, around the city square in downtown and past the famous Jones BBQ. The city square will be a welcoming break in a beautiful downtown and local culture. The return will follow the high road through the St. Francis National Forest along a mix of asphalt and gravel returning to downtown Helena where a festive atmosphere awaits.

The 30-mile Route follows the same path but will not reach Marianna. Instead, it will move from the low road to the high road just south of Bear Creek Lake where aid stations will await riders at Mile 15. The return will follow the high road through the national forest, past Storm Creek Lake and back into downtown Helena. 

The Beginner Gravel Route is 18 miles leaving from Downtown Helena and moving to the high road at appoximately mile 9. The climb to the high road is a nice challenge where aid stations will provide a respite. The return is 9 miles back into downtown along pave roads winding through the St. Francis National Forest and passing Storm Creek Lake and Mississippi River State Park. 

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So join us on May 27th to experience the Delta's uniquely authentic culture and history that makes it one of the most unique places on Earth.

*All riders get The Delta Grind t-shirt - along with a goody bag of cool stuff you can keep and show your friends, who will envy you and your Delta adventure.

Do you, your child, or your friends want to learn how to ride a bike? We've got you covered! Thanks to volunteers of the Helena-West Helena community, we'll have big and small bikes for you to learn on during the day. We'll also have experienced riders there to teach you what you need to know to get around safely on a bike. Who knows, one day you'll be able to ride in the Delta Grind bike ride too! Join us Saturday, May 27, from 10am-1pm in historic downtown Helena -West Helena - at Court Square Park across from Messina's. 

Big thanks to Recycled Bikes For Kids, who will provide training bikes and helmets for the day. Learn to Ride is made possible through the coordinated efforts of Studio Drift, Thrive Inc., The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, The Helena-West Helena Fire Department, Hope Church, Delta Magic, Main Street Helena, and Freedom for Youth. Refreshments provided. For information about Lear to Ride, contact Will Staley at 870-816-4844. And if you want to join the Delta Grind on one of three ride routes, visit https://www.bikereg.com/the-deltagrind to sign up!

Find your tickets here: The Texas to Tennessee Tour - Birdeye Sessions

Singer-songwriters, Jaimee Harris and Pat Byrne, will entertain in lovely Birdeye, Arkansas. Their unique sound and charm will definitely not disappoint and will be a can't miss show.

Kim Ruehl from Folk Alley said, "Jaimee Harris has been making waves with her emotive, stirringly honest songwriting that walks the often thin line between folk and country. Whatever you want to call it, it rides with the smooth instrument of Harris' vocals and her courageous storytelling lyricism"

Tom Thornton from Riff Magazine said, "Pat Byrne lives in Austin and traffics in the kind of earnest roots rock championed by artists like Shakey Graves. His voice and songwriting chops show the reason he's attracted a lot of attention. Look for a big second act from this artist."

There will be general admission tickets for $20. Bring your own lawn chairs and enjoy the show. There will also be a limited number of VIP $50 tickets that will include wood-fired pizza and drinks. Also, tables and chairs provided with VIP tickets.

The proceeds from this event will go towards the tornado relief efforts for the City of Wynne. The event is sponsored by studioDRIFT a 501 c (3) non-profit organization, which will be offering to facilitate; a community input session, visioning and master planning for the affected areas. Our vision is to see the Arkansas Delta thriving once again with a sustainable future ahead of it.