| 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.) |
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| 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. |
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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. COntinut 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 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 |
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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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| 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! |
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