Valley Off-Road Bicycling Asc

09/06/2026

We are FIVE weeks away from the biggest mountain bike fiesta down south, the Showdown at the Arroyo V, taking place at the challenging Harlingen Arroyo Trails.

Be sure to visit our Showdown event page at https://vorbargv.org/showdown-at-the-arroyo-v/ for hotel information, links to course maps, event schedule, and more!

Registration is live at https://www.bikereg.com/sata5 where you can register for your category, pick up race exclusive merch, and donate to our local IMBA chapter, the Valley Off-Road Bicycling Asc.

Harlingen Parks and Recreation City of Harlingen TMBRA Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association Fast Cholo Racing

09/02/2026

The Showdown at the Arroyo V 2026 jersey, "Days of the Shred", revealed in pink! This is a limited edition jersey only available for this annual TMBRA Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association Fall Texas Cup race, taking place 10/11/26 at the Harlingen Arroyo Trails. Limited quantities can be ordered on the SATA5 registration page at www.bikereg.com/sata5 or at our event partner's shop Bicycle World RGV in Harlingen race weekend! Also, be sure to stop by their tent on race day!

09/01/2026

Join us for the Showdown at Arroyo V at the Harlingen Arroyo Trails, stop #3 of the TMBRA Fall Texas Cup Series! BICYCLE WORLD City of Harlingen Parks and Recreation City of Harlingen TMBRA

09/01/2026

Join the fun riding backwards at Warda! This is stop #2 of the TMBRA Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association Fall Texas Cup Series. Register today!

Come visit the VORBA and Fast Cholo Sealant tents to learn more about the Showdown at the Arroyo V which is stop #3 in the series down at the Harlingen Arroyo Trails in the Rio Grande Valley. We will have race information, course maps, hotel information, the race weekend schedule to know when rides and events are taking place, our annual Velosolutions pump track time trial, and more! See you in Warda!

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08/31/2026

Are you ready for the Showdown at the Arroyo V?!! Race #1 is done at the Flowmotion @ 29 Pines in Henderson, TX (how did everyone do?). Next stop is Race #2 in Warda, then us for Race #3 and BONUS POINTS for the TMBRA Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association Fall Texas Cup Series! We guarantee an epic weekend of mountain biking on our trails along the embankments of the Arroyo Colorado, fun amenities like our Velosolutions asphalt pump track, tons of great places to eat in and around town, and the camaraderie of our local cycling community. We are about 45 miles from South Padre Island, and Space X's Starbase at Boca Chica, as well about 40 minutes from the international bridge to the tourist-friendly town of Nuevo Progreso, Mexico!

Don't miss out on the fiesta down south! Book your hotel today and get in your race registration!

Event Registration: www.bikereg.com/sata5

Hotels (within a 1 mile radius from event):

Event Sponsored Hotel - Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Harlingen: https://app.marriott.com/resview2?id=1787693199382&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Harlingen: https://www.guestreservations.com/country-inn-suites-by-carlson-harlingen-tx/booking

WoodSpring Suites Harlingen: https://www.woodspring.com/extended-stay-hotels/locations/texas/brownsville-harlingen/woodspring-suites-harlingen

Americas Best Value Inn Harlingen: https://www.sonesta.com/americas-best-value-inn/tx/harlingen/americas-best-value-inn-harlingen

Candlewood Suites Harlingen: https://www.ihg.com/candlewood/hotels/us/en/harlingen/hrlcw/hoteldetail

Homewood Suites by Hilton Harlingen: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hrlhwhw-homewood-suites-harlingen/

Hampton Inn & Suites Harlingen: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hlgtxhx-hampton-suites-harlingen/

08/29/2026

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08/26/2026

Our first hotel room block is now available to make reservations for the weekend of Showdown at the Arroyo V, taking place October 10-11, 2026. The Fairfield Inn & Suites Harlingen is one of our newer hotels in town, and is literally less than a mile from the trail head and Arroyo Park, where the event will take place.

Book your room for 1 or 2 nights here:

08/25/2026

We are excited to participate on the Blue Zones - Ignite Harlingen focus group committee tomorrow to help improve the community well-being around the outdoor spaces in and around the city. This will include a bike tour of downtown Harlingen, and a tour of the Harlingen Arroyo Trails.

We are taking part in the global movement that has improved health and well-being for entire communities, cities, and counties.

08/23/2026

Our partner and sponsor Bicycle World RGV promoting Showdown at the Arroyo V on their fancy new digital marquee!

We are 7 weeks away from the big race, race #3 of 4 in the TMBRA Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association Fall Texas Cup Series (and for bonus points!).

Register today https://www.bikereg.com/sata5