Yes, the Fat Bike Birkie is a race, but like the American Birkebeiner, it’s so much more. The more, in this case, is FUN – pure and silly fun.
Ian, Dusty, and LJ from the shop took on the 21K race. Each had a unique approach to their plan, fashion plan, that is. Dusty stormed his way to 13th overall and 2nd in age with a conservative and safe outfit. Next, LJ donned the semi-retro, early 2000s, New Moon ski suit for a speedy 34th overall and 3 in age. Last and certainly not least, Ian busted out an awesome mustache and the uber-retro, early 90s, New Moon ski suit in a truly bold fashion statement. Ian breezed his way through the hilly course to the top spot in the biggest smile category.
Mild temps made for tricky conditions for many with the firm track breaking down for later riders. Exhaustion however gave way to a festive atmosphere as good food and beverage refueled racers. Of particular interest were demo bikes from fat bike companies, energy food samples, and New Moon’s S’mores Tent. In Keeping with cycling tradition, podium presentations were grand, complete with ceremonial champagne for the champions!
Later that evening, CAMBA held another highly successful annual, Fat Bike Birkie Fundraiser at the Sawmill Saloon. Thanks to dozens of prize donations from vendors and sponsors, over $11,000 was raised for the CAMBA Fat Bike Fund, ensuring world-class fat bike grooming for next season in our area.
To cap off the weekend, New Moon held a Sunday-Funday Beer and Brat session back at the shop celebrating the launch of the all-new GU Energy Gel flavor, Hoppy Trails. This will be a fave for craft beer lovers!
If weather holds, CAMBA Fat Bike Trails should have good, late-season fat biking for a while. If you want to give this fat thing a try, we’re still renting fat bikes as long as trail conditions allow. Or, pull the trigger and buy one of our rental fat bikes now! These 2019 Specialized Fatboy SE rentals are reduced to $1100 and are ready to tackle the trails, snow or dirt. Call us to check 715-634-8685 availability.
