Sugarloaf Fat Tire Festival
Sugarloaf Fat Tire Festival Event features a timed climb up mountain trails to the top of a specially prepared banked slalom course, with descent through high banked turns and other features that takes riders back to the base area. Awards will be given after the race and fat tire retailers will be set up to offer fat tire bike demo rides. Spectators will be able to try out the fat tire bikes right around the village, or for the more determined, a cross-country bike trail is also available. Shuttle service will be provided.
There will be a BBQ and cash bar with entertainment, with a pre-registration bonfire on Friday, April 3, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Outdoor Center, complete with night-time ride. A Stratton Brook lunch ride is planned for Sunday with Maine Huts & Trails.
Registration for the Fat Tire Downhill Race is $40 and includes race entry, course access, a bike demo tag, goodie bag, complimentary beer ticket for the Beach Bar and commemorative item. Only 75 registrations will be sold; if not sold out, registrations will be first come, first served during the pre-registration party. Registration is available at www.nemba.org/events/sugarloaf-fat-tire-festival.
For more information on the Sugarloaf Fat Tire Festival and to see lodging options, visit www.Sugarloaf.com.
About Maine Huts & Trails:
Maine Huts & Trails manages a system of four backcountry eco-lodges and more than 80 miles of trails in western Maine. Featuring off-the-grid, hut-to-hut adventures, coupled with comfortable and friendly accommodations for outdoor enthusiasts and active travelers of all levels, ages and interests, the nonprofit organization offers a number of memberships and sponsorship opportunities. Guests of Maine Huts & Trails can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, along with home-cooked meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients, warm, comfortable beds and hot showers. The knowledgeable and courteous staff are available for guided outings and expert advice. Visit www.mainehuts.org to begin your adventure.
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There will be a BBQ and cash bar with entertainment, with a pre-registration bonfire on Friday, April 3, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Outdoor Center, complete with night-time ride. A Stratton Brook lunch ride is planned for Sunday with Maine Huts & Trails.
Registration for the Fat Tire Downhill Race is $40 and includes race entry, course access, a bike demo tag, goodie bag, complimentary beer ticket for the Beach Bar and commemorative item. Only 75 registrations will be sold; if not sold out, registrations will be first come, first served during the pre-registration party. Registration is available at www.nemba.org/events/sugarloaf-fat-tire-festival.
For more information on the Sugarloaf Fat Tire Festival and to see lodging options, visit www.Sugarloaf.com.
About Maine Huts & Trails:
Maine Huts & Trails manages a system of four backcountry eco-lodges and more than 80 miles of trails in western Maine. Featuring off-the-grid, hut-to-hut adventures, coupled with comfortable and friendly accommodations for outdoor enthusiasts and active travelers of all levels, ages and interests, the nonprofit organization offers a number of memberships and sponsorship opportunities. Guests of Maine Huts & Trails can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, along with home-cooked meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients, warm, comfortable beds and hot showers. The knowledgeable and courteous staff are available for guided outings and expert advice. Visit www.mainehuts.org to begin your adventure.
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mtnbkrforlife
(Feb 24, 2015 at 17:00)
What if we wanted to join in on the fun with a normal size tired bike? Is that allowed? I know myself and a lot of other guys who would love to get some riding time in but don't have packed trails available around here. Riding on packed snow is fun no matter what tire sizes you're running (even 29ers!!) especially with a winter like this!
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GoRideYoBike
(Feb 24, 2015 at 17:50)
I second this question.
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mtnbkrforlife
(Feb 24, 2015 at 18:39)
I'll shoot one of the event organizers an email if nobody gives us an answer on here soon. I remember riding the chairlift at Shawnee Peak a few years back hearing the screeching sound of wet disc brakes. I looked over to my right to see a dozen or so mountain bikes come flying down one of the trails. This was before I was serious about riding but all I could think to myself was "man that looks fun". Ever since I've gotten serious about riding I have been looking for an event or even just a place to ride like this in the winter and haven't had any luck. Winters in New England are almost painful for those who love to ride. It's great to see them bring back winter riding events like this (and I'm sure it will be a big success) but allowing only fat bikers in and on the trails would be incredibly disappointing to a lot of people who don't have a fat tired bike. That's like marking some sweet trails "Specialized bicycle owners only". What about the rest of us? Yes it might be slightly harder to ride in the snow with a normal mountain bike but on packed snow it is very much possible and quite the good time. I'm hoping this is not the case but if so shame on them! Us normal tired guys want to ride too! Events like this would only be losing money by excluding us non fat guys and I'm sure there are lots of riders willing to pay to hit the groomed trails in the winter no matter what they ride. This just might have been the longest comment I've ever typed out on PB but I sure hope it does some good to any event organizer out there who thinks its okay to only let the fat guys have fun in the winter.
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jwalter1337
(Feb 25, 2015 at 5:43)
Hey guys! Jamie from Sugarloaf here. Shoot our event organizer Andy an email, he should be able to answer those questions. agendron(at)sugarloaf(dot)com
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mtnbkrforlife
(Feb 25, 2015 at 6:54)
Thanks! Will do!
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Killingit
(Feb 26, 2015 at 5:59)
The other day I was thinking how awesome it would be if one of the ski areas or anyone really would make a flow style track out of snow for fat bikes then huh look at this looks like I know what I'm doing April 4th!! Can't wait
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BikeEveryDay
(Feb 24, 2015 at 18:02)
Maine represent!!!
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