There Are At Least 52 Fat Bike Races Happening in 17 States Over the Next Two Months

People keep asking: “Is fat biking a fad?” Well, judging by the events on the Singletracks race calendar for the next two months, the answer is a big fat “NO!” We counted 52 fat bike races taking place in 17 US states from Maine to California and as far south as North Carolina, where the racing is …
photo: Walter Rhein
photo: Walter Rhein

People keep asking: “Is fat biking a fad?” Well, judging by the events on the Singletracks race calendar for the next two months, the answer is a big fat “NO!” We counted 52 fat bike races taking place in 17 US states from Maine to California and as far south as North Carolina, where the racing is on sand instead of snow.

Last year just 5% of the January and February events on our calendar were fat bike races; this year, fat bike races make up 42% of the listings. It’s really incredible to think that just a year or two ago, mountain bikers living in the northern US had few winter opportunities to get together and compete. But now that a critical mass of riders own the proper equipment (ie, a fat bike), it’s party time!

Here’s a quick rundown of upcoming fat bike races and events happening within the next 60 days or so. Know of an event we missed? Add it to the calendar here.

Alberta

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Iowa

Maine

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New York

North Carolina

Ohio

Pennsylvania

Vermont

Wisconsin

Who’s racing one of these? Let us know in the comments!