The Dose of Fat is Back!. About ten years ago we started to share news and reports from the front lines of bicycle sub-culture here at the fat dash bike dot com. The dose has transformed itself from a weekly blog to a podcast and then a different podcast that gave birth to spin-off podcasts and now I’m taking it back to its roots as a place to share new product releases and hot events or bike news that could possibly help facilitate elevated levels of bike fun across the globe. #doseoffat
Dedication and Groundbreaking for The Phil Van Valkenberg Trail
The Friends of the Camrock to Glacial Drumlin Connector Trail Inc. Will it be fun? You bet! BRING your family and friends.ENJOY: Hors D oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages on us or come early and order lunch and a glass of wine or beer from the winery’s scrumptious menu.DANCE to the music of The Trophy Husbands! RIDE OR WALK the part of the trail already completed from Cambridge to Rockdale or through the Vineyards development.
TAKE HOME some cool stuff from the silent auction and feel good about donating to the future development and amenities for the trail.Check out Phil’s vintage Hetchins, Sakei and Graftek bikes, and Georgia’s custom Waterford on display at the event and up for auction on eBay. All proceeds to the trail fund.
Want to Know More? – https://www.facebook.com/events/1112956332568595/
New Products
Sea to Summit Stretch Loc Grippy Tension Straps
Stretch-Loc straps can secure almost any item. Whether you’re perfecting your bikepacking rig, securing SUP paddles to roof racks, or simply anticipating unforeseen backcountry incidents, Stretch-Loc straps will become an integral part of adventure preparation.
Stretch-Loc straps are made of tough, stretchy TPU with co-molded acetal buckles. Simply wrap the super tough TPU strap around whatever you’re fastening together and lock it in place with the easy-to-use buckle. Any excess strap will lie flat against the loop, conveniently out of the way. The unique slimline Keeper Strap creates extra grip that further strengthens the hold—allowing you to lash difficult items together securely. It also provides cushioning between items prone to damage.
Levis Mound Fat Tire Festival
◄ Bringing Derby Back to Levis Mounds! ►
September 10th thru 12th – 2021
T-Shirt 
Bandana
Registration is open and folks that pre-register get a t-shirt and a bandana along with a bunch of other schwag. This is one of those things that you should probably sign up for and get ready for enhanced bicycle fun! More info here – https://fat-bike.com/2021/06/the-levis-mound-fat-tire-festival/ – Register here – https://www.bikereg.com/levis-mound-fat-tire-festival/ – Derby On!
Ignik Air Activated Phone Warmers
“APPLE SAYS ITS IPHONES ARE MADE TO OPERATE IN TEMPERATURES ABOVE 32 DEGREES. IN CONDITIONS LIKE THESE, MANY SMARTPHONES WILL START EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS LIKE SHUTTING OFF, SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE, DISPLAY PROBLEMS OR EVEN THE GLASS SHATTERING” -TIME MAGAZINE, 1/18
- Attaches easily to warm your battery and improve phone performance.
- Provides 8 hours of cold-weather protection.
- Medical-grade adhesive will not mar your phone or case.
- Safe, Natural, comfortable heat.
- 98% Biodegradable. Contents can be composted after use.
Your phone goes where you do. Let Ignik make sure it will work when you need it.
https://ignik.com/collections/air-activate-warmers/products/air-activated-phone-warmer
Excellent article Gomez. I saw those straps and immediately ordered some from our local Sail store.
Keep these cool product spotlights going!