8-weeks away is race day! We are having great riding weather out there and the trail is in good condition for this stage of the Spring. So come out and ride the FAT TIRE Challenge Trail! See the new map I put on the site to the left...updated for this year's course. NEW for the Bike-the-Wilds SERIES: No FEE in 2012 Kids Race is @ 9:45am race morning. See the Newspapers that covered the race: PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTE JEFFERSON CO NEIGHBORS Remember to keep coming to the trail to ride all year...its open to the public. |
| Advantage Forestry |
| The Farmers Inn Restaurant |
| Matson Lumber Company |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| The FAT TIRE Challenge celebrated its 6th year in 2011 and it is continuing to grow of the sport of Mt Biking in Northwestern PA.Nothing could be more exciting! 2011 Boasted another year with 35 Expert racers and 99 Sport racers, the FAT TIRE Challenge continues to draw a good crowd. Bike-the-Wilds Points Series - continues with FIVE races over four months...its a new must attend series...(Clickfor Info) LiL FAT TIRE - 32 eager participants for the Kids Race continued around the half mile loop. FAT TIRE MT BIKE ASSOCIATION - the new 501c4 trail maintenance/advocacy umbrella for the FAT TIRE Challenge. Are you Interested in helping with trail maintenance, bike safety classes, or organizing weekly trail rides in the Sigel/Clear Creek area.... contact us for more info and how to join. |
| SEE for yourself the race riders are talking about! Click on a link below. |
| SPONSORS |
|
| 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. Continue straight onto I-80 overpass and follow previous directions. |
| 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 |
| EMAIL RACE DIRECTOR: Michael White FatTireChallenge@Yahoo.com |
 |
| You are visitor Number: |
| FAT TIRE PHILANTHROPY - a 501c4 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 |
 |
| Some of the new changes to the trail for 2012 will include a new bridge at mile 6 (Trap Run Trail). The Trail Crew has also put in over a hlf mile of spectator-friendly single track at Mile 8...complete with log-hopping obstacles. |
 |
 |
 |
| FAT TIRE CARNAGE... pictures of the 'cost' of riding mt bikes |
| Watch this compilation video of the 2010 race. |
| The official home of the FAT TIRE Challenge |
 |
| This race is held within the PA WILDS. Like the serenity of the woods? We have got places and activities for it all! Click the Logo for more info! |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
2012 RACE DATE -- SATURDAY, JUNE 16 |
 |