While the Expo continued on Sunday at the base of Snow King Mountain I took the opportunity to join the tour into Grand Teton National Park with David Hunger who runs Teton Mountain Bike Tours. http://www.tetonmtbike.com Between guides and participants we had close to 30 fat bikers riding in a National Park! The actual route we […]
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Global Fat Bike Summit – The Beer
What about the beer? The Global Fat Bike Summit is as much about sitting in a conference room talking about land use and planning to help all fat-bikers gain more access to the trails we all want to ride as it is about gathering in one place to enjoy the company of other like-minded individuals. To […]
Global Fat Bike Summit – The Expo
While previous Global Fat Bike Summits began with a push from QBP, and were limited to Q brands as sponsors, Advocacy King, Gary Sjoquist, this year invited any manufacturer who has a stake in the fat-bike market to the table and that led to Borealis, Trek, Specialized, Rocky Mountain, Felt and more as well as […]
Global Fat Bike Summit – Product Spotlight
While the Fat-bike Summit is not intended to be a product intro show we still found some interesting items at the Expo. Borealis had a set of their new 100mm, tubeless compatible, FR100 fat-bike rims. The will be available very soon. Stay tuned! Kent with Mad Dog Cycles (http://maddogcycles.com) out of Provo, UT had a […]
Global Fat Bike Summit – Land Managers Reports
The 4th annual Fat Bike Summit that was held this past weekend in Jackson, Wyoming is an event happening with more than just a single focus. Although, I guess you could say that the Fat-bike is the entire focus, the days are split up between access, trail management and land use issues on Friday and […]
2015 Global Fatbike Summit Registration Now Open
Photo from the 2014 Global Fat Bike Summit. Registration is now open for the 2015 Global Fat Bike Summit and Festival to be held in Jackson, WY January 23rd to 25th. Basically, it’s like this – Friday’s Summit is for land managers and parks personnel. Enthusiasts can attend but need to pay the $35 event […]
4th Annual Global Fat-bike Summit January 23-25 at Snow King Resort in Jackson Hole, WY
Fat-bike.com has been added to the list of sponsors for the 2015 Global Fat-bike Summit to be held in Jackson Hole, WY January 23rd-25th, 2015. The Global Fat-bike Summit is hosted by QBP, along with Fitzgerald’s Bicycles, Hoback Sports, Wyoming Pathways, and Mountain Bike the Tetons/IMBA. The Global Fat Bike Summit combines a fat bike […]
Global Fatbike Summit Day 3 – In Which Mark Recovers
I stayed up past my bed time and drank WAY too many adult beverages Saturday night at the post race party. I had a world class hangover Sunday morning, so it was sheer willpower that got me on the mountain today but it was worth it. There were only about 20 of us that morning […]
Global Fatbike Summit Day 2 – Race, Expo and Shenanigans
Intrepid reporter, Mark Peterson, was at Day 2 of the Global Fatbike Summit in Ogden, UT Saturday for the Fatbike Race, Sponsor and Vendor Corral and ensuing festivities. Overwhelmed by the massive turnout and the sheer spectacle of the event, Mark decided to let pictures do most of the talking but did add in a […]
Global Fatbike Summit Day 1 Brief
Mark Peterson sent in this brief from Day 1 of the Global Fatbike Summit this weekend in Ogden, UT. The 2014 Global Fat Bike Summit has begun! It has been breathtaking, I have never seen so many fat bikers in one place before! There is a super positive vibe in the air and everyone can […]
Important Global Fatbike Summit Race Time Change
Due to climbing temperatures and changing snow conditions, the Fat Bike Summit race time has changed to 11:00 am. Advanced/Elite riders will go in the first flight at 11:00 am and the Novice flight will go at 11:10. Please be checked in no later than 10:30 am to receive your race plate and timing device. […]
3rd Annual Global Fat Bike Summit Is Almost Here
The 3rd Annual Global Fat Bike Summit is gaining momentum, with registration for both exhibitors and racers growing everyday. The Global Fat Bike Summit brings together dealers, consumers, land managers, fat bike manufacturers and media representatives for a weekend of product expos, demo rides, fat bike races, and educational seminars focused ultimately on developing land […]
Get Your Exclusive Global Fat Bike Summit and Festival Bottle Opener!
You may already know that the The 3rd Annual Global Fat Bike Summit will take place over 2 days in Ogden, UT on January 24th and 25th, 2014. Now hear this! Register early and get your exclusive Global Fat Bike Summit and Festival Bottle Opener! The Global Fatbike Summit brings together dealers, consumers, land managers, fat-bike […]
Weekly Dose of Fat – Show #114 – Zito in the House! Global Fatbike Day Chatter
The Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number 114 – Friday, November 18th, 2016 Cpl. J.D. MacFarlane RCMP on his Foes Mutz shredding leaves somewhere in Canada! The Weekly Dose of Fat is brought to you by the Surly Wednesday. Learn more about bikes and freedom at – http://surlybikes.com On the Show This Week We […]
The History of Global Fat Bike Day – By Jeff Price
We’re all looking forward to the global phenomenon of Global Fat Bike Day this year but how did it start and who came up with the idea? We asked a couple of guys from the UK who got this awesome idea off the ground. Si Matthews and Ritchie Salt answered a few questions in […]
Fatbike Summit News – Are You Faster on Your Fat Bike Than Mayor Mike?
Are You Faster on Your Fat Bike Than Mayor Mike? Come find out at the Global Fat Bike Summit and Festival in Ogden, UT Jan. 24/25. Ogden Mayor Mike Caldwell, seen here at Saddledrive this past summer testing a new carbon Beargrease at Snowbasin, will be a participant in the Festival’s races on Jan. 25th. […]
Event Spotlight – Fat Bike Summit & Festival – Ogden Utah
The 3rd Annual Global Fat Bike Summit will take place over 2 days in Ogden, UT on January 24th and 25th, 2014. The event brings together dealers, consumers, land managers, fat bike manufacturers and media representatives to promote fat bikes’ low environmental impact, seek access to lands currently off limits to bikes, and explores the potential for […]
Weekly Dose of Fat Radio – Show #41 – April Morgan Interview
Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number #41 – April Morgan Interview It’s Sven, Gomez and J.K in the studio today! The show is sponsored by the Surly Pugsley pick your flavor, use your Surly Superfan Coupon and get your fat on! Learn more at http://surlybikes.com What On this week’s show? We have one of […]
GFBD 2020 in Snowdonia
GFBD UK Covid Edition The C word has put a downer on many things this year and sadly has caused pain and heartache to many. So this years Global Fat Bike Day ride was going to be a little different for many. You could say it went back to how it was in the early […]
Return to the coast (Video)
Ride along with Summittoppler for a cruise along fabulous Newborough Beach on the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales
Bivvy a Month Challenge #11
Fat Bike Snowdon #BAMfatbike2018 I must admit, I’ve not been ‘feeling it’ the last few months when it came to getting out and that probably showed by the last 3 BAM’s being on the last weekend of the month. I needed that to change, so I picked an area that ‘ticks’ my boxes and […]
Fat (video) Tuesday – Sunshine on the coast of Wales
Uncle Gomez asked me if I’d like my own portal to fat dash bike dot com and this is my first solo flight. If this were one of Gomez’s posts, he might say – “This weeks video is posted by Bike Black Ribbon Test Pilot Jeff ‘Summittoppler’ Price out there on the coast in […]
Weekly Dose of Fat – 10-14-16
Weekly Dose of Fat – October, 14th 2016 Jeffery’s photo taken on Sylvan Lake in Alberta, Canada last winter when the temp was about 2 deg C that day, remind me of good times to come. We are starting to get a good collection of links to Global Fat-bike Day Rides coming up on December 3rd, […]
Weekly Dose of Fat Show # 84 – Surly Reveals New Fat-bike Pricing!
Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number 84 – Friday, December 11th 2015 This week we have a special announcement on incredible, new lower prices on Surly Moonlanders, Ice Cream Trucks and Pugsleys! Join us as John Fleck from Surly tells Sven, Gomez and JK all about it! Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, […]
Weekly Dose of Fat Radio – Show #80 – Special Guest Erik Noren of Peacock Groove
Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number 80 – Friday, November 13th, 2015 Our special guest this week is Erik Noren from Peacock Groove to talk about his new 24” fat-bike company, Cake Bicycles. Sven and Gomez, along with JK Livin and in-studio guest Evan Larsson, bring you this week’s show. Beware! Fat-Bike Radio, […]
Weekly Dose of Fat Radio – Show #40 – Rebecca Rush Interview
Weekly Dose of Fat Show #40 – Rebecca Rush Interview Gomez and Sven are joined in the studio by J.K. Livin’ and Boo Bicycles own Adam Blake. http://boobicycles.com The weekly Dose of fat sponsored by the Surly Bikes. Surly Makes Reel Steel Bikes Learn more at http://surlybikes.com Beard Report On the show this week: An […]
Weekly Dose of Fat – Gary Sjoquist Interview – 11-14-14 – Show #30
Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number 30 – 11-14-14 Sven Haamer and Gomez Alejandro Santana del Lago are joined in the studio by J.K. Livin’ and beermeister Julio dot com. Say Hey to Chris Daisy and the all Electric – Zion Cyclery – Band! Our show is sponsored by the new Surly t-shirt that […]
Weekly Dose of Fat – Wayne Chapman Interview – 11-7-14 – Show #29
Weekly Dose of Fat – Show #29 – 11-7-14 – Wayne Chapman Interview As you’ve come to expect it’s Sven, Gomez and J.K. Livin’ in the studio. Thanks to Chris Daisy And The Zion Cyclery Fat bike Band Our show is sponsored by the Surly – In 3 words – Surly is…….Bikes – Parts & […]
Weekly Dose of Fat – 9-19-14 – with Adam Blake – Show #22
Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number 22 for Friday, September 17th 2014 Fresh from their appearance at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Co-hosts Sven and Gomez are joined in the studio by J.K. Livin. This week’s show is sponsored by the Surly Junk Strap. Few products kick more ass […]
Weekly Dose of Fat and Gallery – 2-7-14
Sooo…that week went flying by! As I write this the Iditasport is just about 5 hours from start time. You can follow the racers here. CORBA is putting on the Powder Keg fatbike race over there in Eau Claire, WI on Saturday. There is a Fatbike Race in conjunction with the North American Vasa […]
Durango Bike Company – Hooey
I first caught a glimpse of the new Hooey fat-bike from the Durango Bike Company when I was looking through photos that Mark Peterson had taken at the Global Fatbike Summit last week and I was intrigued so I reached out to the company through their websites email address. The next morning I was greeted […]
The Weekly Dose of Fat – 1/31/2014
The Fat-Bike Universe is literally buzzing with activity. Salsa sponsored, super couple, Jay & Tracey Petervary won the men’s and women’s title at this year’s brutally cold Arrowhead 135. ‘Jay/Tray’ piloted his & hers, Salsa Cycles – Carbon Beargrease Race Bikes to victory, under brutally harsh conditions. I had the pleasure of talking on the […]
Weekly Dose of Fat and Gallery – 1-24-14
Sooo…what’s happening? Well, the Global Fatbike Summit is in session even as we speak in Ogden, UT and our man with a plan, Mark Peterson is on the ground, hopefully still upright, covering the goings on. Look for updates coming soon. The 50K World Championship Snow Bike Race is happening up there in Michigan. The […]
What is Good Fat-Bike Trail Grooming?
Ed: One of the main topics at the Global Fatbike Summit happening in Ogden, Utah this weekend, as well as the just concluded Midwest Fatbike Summit in Cable, WI, is the topic of Grooming Trails for Fatbikes. We are fortunate to have Ken Blakey-Shell’s experience grooming snow trails for various uses to give us a primer. […]
Weekly Dose of Fat – 1-3-2014
I’m hopping on a jet-plane that’s headed to Alaska today! My gracious hosts, while I’m in Alaska will be 9:Zero:7 and Fatback! The plan, is to give you all a peek behind the scenes of these two well respected and innovative Alaskan fat-bike companies. While I’m in Anchorage, I hope to also get a chance […]
Weekly Dose of Fat – 11-29-13
One week from tomorrow is what promises to be the biggest day for fat-bikes, maybe ever! Check below to see if there is a ride in your area that you can join. If there isn’t one, consider getting a group together and do your own! We will have one final list of events that […]
Weekly Dose of Fat – 11-15-13
Holy, Moly, halfway through the month already! We saw our first snow this week but it didn’t last long and we are looking at close to 60 on Sunday! Global Fatbike Day is now less than a month away and Sven and Puck from FB.C World HQ have committed to going to the Northeast Wisco […]