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The First-Ever Fat Bike World Championships: Part 1

In 1976, Crested Butte inadvertently played a pivotal role in the history of mountain biking with the first “Annual Pearl Pass Tour.” Solidly entrenched in the mountain bike culture, Crested Butte has now positioned itself in the forefront of fat bike fever with the first-ever rendition of Fat Bike Worlds. My photographer husband, Scott, and …

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Mid-Winter Shenanigans at Frozen Fat 2016

Winter can be rough. While I love snow, riding bikes in the snow, and the occasional ski day, the cold and many hours of darkness tend to sap my motivation. For times like these, it’s helpful to have good company and something fun to look forward to. This is where Frozen Fat comes in. Frozen …

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News: 2015 Solstice Chase a Blast!

December 19th marked the 3rd running of the Solstice Chase fat bike race, the first event in the 2016 Great Lakes Fat Bike Series sponsored by 45NRTH. 300 riders set off in pursuit of a $500 cash prize for the top man and woman. The 42k event was won by Jeff Hall of Farmington, MN for …

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The Appetite Seminar, Fairfax, CA – The Longest-Lived Mountain Bike Event EVER (Probably)

Since 1975, Marin and Bay Area residents have been preparing for the Thanksgiving Day feast by participating in the Appetite Seminar—a 20-mile mountain bike ride with 4,000 feet of climbing up and over the Pine Mountain Loop. While this year’s version was accompanied by crisp, clear, and cold (38 degrees to start—and yes I know …

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Paying Penance at the 12 Hours of Penitence

A LeMans start is always a bit of a frenzied affair, as runners sprint to be the first to make the transition to be riders. After all, we don’t register for a bike race, even a 12-hour race, to show our mettle as pedestrians.  Nevertheless, such a start is often necessary to thin out the …

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