Welcome the New Year by pledging to
"Ride in any Weather"

2010 has just begun and its an exciting time to prepare for theupcoming race season by making a promise to yourself that youwill ride in any weather.

(A few of us did just that on New Years Day - see my pic below.)
 
Advantage Forestry
The Farmers Inn
    Restaurant
Matson Lumber
    Company
Brookville YMCA
WHATS IN STORE FOR YOU IN 2010?

RACE DATE: JUNE 20, 2010  11:00am
The FAT TIRE Challenge is in its 5th year and this year's event
will continue to improve upon the momentum its already generated.


Following rider comments, the final 1.2 miles have been
redirected back into the woods for a single track finish
.
 
The course will come to a dramatic 300 yard DUAL TUNNEL
FINISH, where riders will battle SIDE-BY-SIDE to the end.
  Fans and family can line-up along this new finish to
generate increased excitement.


Bike-the-Wilds Points Series - has increased to FIVE races
over four months...its a new must attend series...
(Clickfor Info)

This year's food booth will feature kabobs HOT OFF THE GRILL
along with side dishes!  So bring a lawn chair and an appetite to
enjoy post race comraderie over a healthy snack.


New Prizes and Awards will make this year's race-wrap-up worth
the wait. 
Age Catagories, Single Speeds and Clydesdale
winners all get unique awards in 2010!

LiL FAT TIRE - Kids Race - will be back this year again for
Father's Day...  see the video archives to see the 2009 race!


SEE for yourself the race riders are talking about!
Click on a link below.
SPONSORS
Sigel Laurel Fields (2.9 miles from RTE 949)
DIRECTIONS:
Exit 78 of I-80, North on Rt. 36 to Sigel - 8 miles. At blinker light, turn right onto Rt. 949. Travel 1.1 miles to Spring Creek Rd on the right.  Turn right, travel 2.9miles to the Laurel Field Entrance on the left.

GPS: 41.17'54.N  79.02'55W

From Pittsburgh:  North on Rt. 28 to Rt. 28/36 in Brookville.  COntinut straight onto I-80 overpass and follow previous directions.
Course Map
LOCAL ACCOMODATIONS:
The race start/finish at the Laurel Fields is located close to Clear Creek State Park and Cook Forest State Park.  There are also a number of campsites, cabins, and family-run hotels nearby that are available for those that wish to stay overnight.
Check out these sites for more information:

www.CookForest.com
Clear Creek State Park
Cookforest State Park
Super 8 Motel
OTHER LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
Sigel and the surrounding area will be ripe with wildlife and scenic views.  There are many things to do after a day of riding and racing at the Laurel Fields.  Stop in to a nearby restaurant like the
Farmers Inn or perhaps rent a canoe and paddle the Clarion River...the area can entertain you all weekend.  Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Local Activities    Local Calendar of Events    Canoeing
   
Camping       PA WILDS                        
EMAIL RACE DIRECTOR:
              Michael White
 
FatTireChallenge@Yahoo.com
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FAT TIRE PHILANTHROPY
Riding Mountain Bikes on the trails
is not the only thing that the
FAT TIRE Challenge crew does.
  The FAT TIRE  event has spawned a social responsibility to the community
to promote safe bike riding habits,
proper trail maintenance, and respect
for public and private landowners.

Click below on the activities that
the crew was involved in recently.

TRAIL STEWARDSHIP

BIKE SAFETY COURSE
Race Pictures Archive
Course Data
Race Results Archive
Bike-the-Wilds Points Series
Racers Talk
Trail Work
Other Races in this Area
Unicycle rider  Dave Krack turned heads at this year's FAT TIRE Challenge 2009 when he completed the 14.5 mile rain-soaked trail.  It should also be noted he made a tire patch at mile 8 with a dollar bill from his Camelback!
North Fork
Rehabilation
FAT TIRE CARNAGE... pictures of
the 'cost' of riding mt bikes
Watch this video of the 2009 race.  125 racers competed in the 14.5 mile sport length or the 25.4 mile expert course.
Video Archive
2010 FAT TIRE RACE FORM
The official home of the
    FAT TIRE Challenge
Our New Year's Day ride consisted of about 8 miles of trail riding in the Rimersburg area near the mouth of Redbank where it connects with the Allegheny River.  We had about 2-3 inches of snow on a 30 degree day...perfect for motivating you to keep the pedals turning!