Fatty Flurry Fest returns with free fat bike demos
(Courtesy photo) Riders can hit the trails to demo Fat Bikes at an upcoming event at Round Lake State Park.
SANDPOINT — If you have never tried a fat bike and always wanted to, now is your chance, as the 3rd annual Fatty Flurry Fest returns on Saturday, Jan. 28 at Round Lake State Park with a free fat bike demo and group ride, hosted by Greasy Fingers Bikes N’ Repair.
Now in its third year, Fatty Flurry Fest is a celebration of fat bikes in North Idaho. If you already have a fat bike, come and ride some fun trails with fellow bikers. Greasy Fingers will have all the trails groomed and riding should be great if the weather cooperates.
Free fat bike demos, featuring Salsa Beargreases, will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (sorry, no kids bikes or riders under 18). The group rides will then start at 1 p.m. (rental bikes available if you do not already have a fat bike, reservations recommended). Please only bring fat bikes with 3.8” or wider tires for the group rides.
Fat bikes are bicycles with specifically wider-spaced frames to accommodate wide rims with 3.8-5” tires. These wider rims and tires provide needed flotation and traction to ride snow, ice, mud and sand. Fat bikes have solidified themselves as another option to get out and enjoy the long North Idaho winters.
Whether commuting to work, riding the nicely groomed trails at Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Western Pleasure Guest Ranch, the University of Idaho property or Farragut State Park, or adventurously tackling the snow covered single track trails around Sandpoint, fat biking has gained popularity.
After Saturday’s ride, Greasy Fingers will have hot drinks and refreshments on site to keep you warm. All events will be held at lake parking lot/event pavilion. Round Lake State Park is south of Sandpoint. A state park pass is required and can be purchased onsite.
To reserve a fat bike or for any questions, call (208) 255-4496 or email brian@greasyfingersbikes.com.