Ride the Delta and hear the Blues! 
Come ride the Delta & see the Blues Festival in Helena, AR on October 7th! There will be a 35, 45, and 55-mile road bike routes plus a 12, 25, & 38-mile gravel bike ride through the St. Francis National Forest to two beautiful lakes. All rides begin at 9 a.m.
In Memory of Tom Kennebrew – Click to read more.
Saturday, October 7th, 2023 | Helena, Arkansas
- 55-mile Ride (ride from downtown Helena to the Levee and onto St. Francis National Forest to Storm Creek Lake and back downtown)
- 45-mile Ride (ride from downtown Helena to the Levee and onto St. Francis National Forest to Storm Creek Lake and back downtown)
- 35-mile Ride (ride from downtown Helena to the Levee and onto St. Francis National Forest to Storm Creek Lake and back downtown)
- 38-mile Gravel Ride (from downtown Helena and onto a newly paved road in rolling hills through St Francis National Forest)
- 25-mile Gravel Ride (from downtown Helena and onto a newly paved road in rolling hills through St Francis National Forest)
- 12-mile Gravel Ride (from downtown Helena and onto a newly paved road in rolling hills through St Francis National Forest)
Road Ride Start Time (55, 45, and 35-mile rides) begins at 9 AM
Gravel Grind Start Time (38, 25, and 12-mile rides) begins at 9 AM
Ride Registration is $70.00 
Includes:
- A one-day wristband into the King Biscuit Blues Festival Main Stage. Pass given at checkin.
- A lunch ticket to Harvey’s Que food truck will be given during rider checkin.
- Sag vehicles and rest stops available
- Tour da Delta jerseys available for an additional $60.00
Click Here for Road Ride and Gravel Grind Registration Page
Rules
Be sure to read our Risk Management Plan
Bicycle helmets are required.
All participants must adhere to the routes provided and not take alternate routes.
YOU CAN DO IT!! Click Here for the perfect motivational speech!
Participant package pick-up at American Legion Hut / 409 Porter Street:
Saturday October 7th – 8:00 AM until 9:00 AM
Accomodation Options for Participants:
St. John’s Episcopal Chruch
625 Pecan Street, Helena, Arkansas 72342
Contact name: Marjie Hamilton, Administrator
To Reserve a Space: Call 870-338-8115 Mon-Thur, 11 a.m.-4. p.m.
Check in time: 4 p.m.-7p.m on Friday, October 7th
Cost per night: $20 per person
Nights Available: Friday and Saturday night
Note to Cyclists: Please bring a cot or air mattress.
For information on other area hotels, visit the King Biscuit recommendations page.
Got questions?
Contact Chris Schaffhauser at 501-240-4211
Last modified: August 3, 2023
