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Saturday is Global Fat Bike Day

Published December 4, 2015

LONGMONT, Colo. (BRAIN) — Global Fat Bike Day, Saturday, Dec. 5, is being marked with events, demos and product introductions from Estonia to Vermont, Australia to Colorado.

According to Fat-Bike.com, the day was designated by some British fat bike enthusiasts several years ago. This year, many ski touring centers with fat bike trails are planning demo events around the occasion. In Vermont, for example, the Catamount Outdoor Family Center is holding its second annual Global Fat Bike Day celebration.  Local bike shops will have fat bikes available from several brands for demos. Group rides will provide explore the Center's fat bike trail network.

Century Cycles in Ohio is planning a ride to explore fat-bike options near Peninsula, including the new East Rim Trail in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. In Wyoming, the Grand Targhee Resort is planning a free demo day. In Northern Idaho, Greasy Fingers Bikes is planning events for Sunday, since many folks have to work on Saturday.

In Colorado, Reeb Cycles is introducing a new fat bike model, the TyREEBdonkadonk, on Saturday. The new model features a titanium frame with a Lauf fork and a Pinion 12-speed gearbox paired with Gates Carbon belt drivetrain.

 

Topics associated with this article: Consumer Expos and Rides

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