Race Results are posted! CLICK HERE (There are 7 separate FAT TIRE results with the Catagories) All race pictures have been posted, look for them HERE Thanks to all of those riders and spectators that spent their Sunday (and Father's Day) with us in the Laurel Fields! Look for a final email with notice when ALL the Pictures are up. Thanks again, Michael and the FAT TIRE Challenge Volunteers |
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| The Farmers Inn Restaurant |
| Matson Lumber Company |
| Brookville YMCA |
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| The FAT TIRE Challenge celebrated its 5th year and its continual growth of the sport of Mt Biking in Northwestern PA. Boasting another year with 30+ Expert racers and 80+ Sport racers, the FAT TIRE Challenge continues to draw a good crowd. The final 1.2 miles of new single track to the finish was a great improvement to the . It will race's finsh with an addtional rock garden and more fresh single track finish line to awaiting fans and family. 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 featured kabobs HOT OFF THE GRILL along with side dishes! Everyone raved about the snacks and post race comraderie. LiL FAT TIRE - Kids Race had 22 particpiants that rode around the half mile loop. Young participants from age 2.5 to 14 finished the course in record times! |
| SEE for yourself the race riders are talking about! Click on a link below. |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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! |
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| 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. |
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| 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! |
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