Northland Fatbike Rally –
March 3, 2018
The “race” is on for fat bike enthusiasts at the 4th Annual Northland Fat Bike Rally at Lake
Bemidji State Park on Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., according to the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources.
Fat bike riders, gear up and get ready to ride around Lake Bemidji State Park trails. The event is
sponsored by Lake Bemidji State Park, C.K. Dudley’s, Bemidji Brewing, Super 8 Bemidji, and
the Bemidji Area Mountain Bikers.
The main event begins at 11 a.m. with a mass start on Lake Bemidji and then heads into Lake
Bemidji State Park and up the Rocky Point Trail. Both a 10K and 28K route will be offered.
The rally is not just for experienced fat bikers. Anyone interested in this new winter sport will
have the opportunity to ride the course, check out various fat bikes, learn about the sport by
talking with fat bike experts, and take a short spin in the snow on one of these “big fatties.” The
Friends of Lake Bemidji State Park will offer food and refreshments at the visitor center.
The course will be closed until the official start time. After the event, the course will be open to
biking until 4 p.m. The park will also be open to fat biking on Sunday, March 4.
Schedule
9:30 a.m. -- Registration, Lake Bemidji State Park Visitor Center.
10:15 a.m. -- Mandatory rules meeting, Lake Bemidji State Park Visitor Center.
11 a.m. -- Event start, on Lake Bemidji.
2 p.m. – After-event social with Event Awards and Raffle at C.K. Dudley’s, located at 6405
Bemidji Ave NW, Bemidji, Minnesota 56601.
To participate, regulations include 3.8” tires and everyone must wear a helmet.
The event and activities are free, but participants are encouraged to make a free-will donation to
the Trek North Middle and High School Mountain Bike Teams. A Minnesota State Parks vehicle
permit ($7/one-day or $35/year-round) is required to enter the park.
For more information on the bike rally, contact Lake Bemidji State Park at 218-308- 2300, or
visit the Bemidji Area Mountain Bikers Facebook page.