Sunday
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| Image Credit: Brady Larson-Mankato Fatbikers |
Sundays are when the Mankato Fat Bikers set out for their weekly ride at various locations around Mankato including Mount Kato, the Red Jacket Trail, river bottoms and Kiwanis Park. Visit the Mankato Fatbikers Facebook page for information on upcoming rides.
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| Image Credit: Now Bikes |
Now Bikes hosts is currently hosting their weekly Sunday Morning Fat Bike Demo & Ride all winter long at various ride locations throughout the Twin Cities. Rides are generally from 9:00 to 11:00 am and if you call ahead you can schedule a demo bike to ride. Visit the Now Bikes Facebook page for weekly locations and more details.
Come out and ride with riders of all levels, meet new friends and pick up riding tips on our Fat/MTB demo & group ride on Sunday mornings!
- Free demo bikes to ride! Must call ahead (651-490-7709) or stop by the Arden Hills location to schedule for us to bring a bike for you to ride
- Demo bikes from the following brands may be available: Santa Cruz, Salsa, Felt, Otso in all sizes XS, SM, MD, LG, XL
- Ride generally goes from 9-11AM
- No drop ride, all rider levels are welcome!
- Location for ride is determined the Friday or Saturday before the ride and is based on trail conditions. Check our Facebook page for the location.
Monday
Big Ole Bike Club in Alexandria is now into their Fat Tire Monday Rides schedule for the winter. Ride locations and ride leaders change weekly and start at 6:00 pm. To get a text reminder: Text @snowbiker to 81010
The mountain biking branch of the Rochester Active Sports Club hosts Mon/Wed Fat Bike Rides twice a week at Gamehaven Reservoir Park lasting into mid-March. Meet at 6:30 pm with lights for this night ride.
Mon/Wed Fat Bike Ride, bring lights! See you at the lower/city lot!
Tuesday
Freewheel Bike-Bloomington hosts their Bloomington Tuesday Fatbike Rides! now through the end of February. Meet at the Bloomington shop for a 6:00 pm roll out on this fun and educational ride through the Minnesota River Bottoms. Lights and helmet required.
Every Tuesday this winter, join the #FreewheelBike Bloomington crew for a fun-paced fatbike ride through the River Bottoms! This friendly and educational ride will depart from the shop at 6 p.m., and we’ll all stick together and ensure no one gets left behind.
Participating in this ride requires wearing a helmet and placing both front and back lights on your bike. Check this event page just in case for weather updates and remember to bring water and a snack to stay hydrated and energized.
Let us know if you have any questions!
Wednesday
Great Northern Bicycle Company in Fargo, ND hosts their weekly Wednesday night fatbike ride for the duration of the winter. Ride departs the shop at 6:00 pm and meets at the MB Johnson Park trailhead at 6:30 pm. Check the Great Northern Bicycle Company Facebook page for weekly updates.
Every Wednesday during the winter months we'll roll out from the shop at 6:00pm and begin riding at the trailhead at 6:30pm. Remember that a minimum of 3.8" wide tires are required to ride on the trails, and we'll be recommending 5psi or lower air pressure tonight with current trail conditions. We'd like to send a big thank you to the Fargo Moorhead Trailbuilders for all their hard work! Give them a like if you haven't already to get the latest on trail conditions and other updates!
Life Wellness Center-Eagan switched their weekly mountain bike ride to Wednesdays for the winter. This no-drop fatbike ride will alternate between south metro mountain bike trails. Meet at that week's trailhead at 6:00 pm with your lights. Check the Life Wellness Group Rides - Wednesdays Facebook event page or join the Life Wellness Group Rides group for details about weekly locations and updates.
These Fat Bike/Mt. Bike group rides will rotate between south metro singletrack trails (Murphy, Lebanon Hills, West Lake Marion) depending on trail conditions. Join the "Life Wellness Group Rides" Facebook page for locations and weekly updates. We will break into groups based on skill levels, so everyone enjoys the ride! This is a “No Drop” ride meant to build community. We’ll regroup often and afterwards socialize!
The mountain biking branch of the Rochester Active Sports Club hosts Mon/Wed Fat Bike Rides twice a week at Gamehaven Reservoir Park lasting into mid-March. Meet at 6:30 pm with lights for this night ride.
Mon/Wed Fat Bike Ride, bring lights! See you at the lower/city lot!
In addition to their Tuesday night fatbike ride, Freewheel Bike has added Woodbury Wednesday Fatbike Rides! which starts January 8th and goes through the end of February. Meet at the Woodbury shop for a 5:00 pm roll out on this fun-paced fatbike ride at singletrack trails at Carver Lake Park.
On Wednesday evenings this winter, join the #FreewheelBike Woodbury crew for a fun-paced fatbike ride at Carver Lake Park Off-Road Cycling Trail! Winter biking is a blast and we can't wait to ride along with you.
These friendly and educational rides will be led by Woodbury service manager Todd Sieler. We'll meet at the shop at 5 p.m., roll out together to Carver Lake, and ensure no one gets left behind. We encourage riders of all skill levels and speeds to join!
Participating requires wearing a helmet and placing both front and back lights on your bike. Check this event page for weather updates and remember to bring water and a snack to stay hydrated and energized.
Let us know if you have any questions!
Thursday
Sam and Ambrose from Now Bikes are now hosting their weekly ride, Rolling Fatties Thursday Night Ride from the St. Paul shop throughout the winter on Thursday nights at 6:00 pm.
It's that time of year again! Let's survive winter together! Join Ambrose and Sam Thursday nights at our St. Paul location for a weekly recreational urban ride. Please be prepared to leave from the St. Paul location at 6pm. Rolling Fatties is a no drop, fun ride with both on road and off road sections. We do have a refreshment stop halfway as well as at the shop post ride. The goal is to be back to the shop by 8:00 PM, but sometimes things get rowdy.
Lights and previous Mountain Bike riding experience are required, but that's about it. Demo fat bikes are available upon request with a 48 hour advanced notice.
Please contact the St. Paul shop with any additional questions.
Now St. Paul
(651) 644-2354
75 Snelling Ave, St Paul, MN 55104
Lights and previous Mountain Bike riding experience are required, but that's about it. Demo fat bikes are available upon request with a 48 hour advanced notice.
Please contact the St. Paul shop with any additional questions.
Now St. Paul
(651) 644-2354
75 Snelling Ave, St Paul, MN 55104
Michael's Cycles hosts their weekly Thursday Night Fat Bike Ride out of their Prior Lakes store at 6:00 pm. Some ride locations include Murphy-Hanrehan and Cleary Lake Regional Park. Check the Michael's Cycles-Prior Lake Facebook page for updates and weekly ride details. Rentals available from the shop.
The Thursday Night Group Ride is held every Thursday that the trail is open at Elm Creek Singletrack in Champlin. Rides start at 6:30pm and are no-drop. Details for each week's ride can be found on their Facebook page.
Are you looking for a group of fun mountain bikers to have fun with on mountain bikes? Then you've come to the right place! The Thursday Night Group ride at Elm Creek Singletrack is a no-drop mountain bike group ride for any rider from beginner to expert.
We ride every Thursday that the trail is open, starting at about 6:30pm. However, if the air temp is below 5º or the windchill is below 0º, we won't have an official ride.
Saturday
Faturday is a weekly fatbike ride that has taken place for years on Saturday mornings at the Minnesota River Bottoms. Start location changes week to week as well as routes and distances depending on the weather and trail conditions. Rides are usually posted a few days before on the MORC Group Rides Forum and in the MN Fatbike Group Rides Facebook group with that week's details.
This ride stops to regroup frequently along the trail making it a good one for riders of all abilities. Most rides usually last two to three hours and sometimes conclude for a beer or two afterward at Bald Man Brewing in Eagan.
Now Bikes-St. Paul has started their Now Bikes Saturday Fat Ride for the winter season. This Saturday afternoon, casual paced ride will alternate around various trails in the Twin Cities metro area starting at 1:00 pm. Ride locations will be posted on their Facebook event page a few days prior. Call the St. Paul shop 48 hours ahead to request a demo fatbike for the ride.
In case you don’t have enough fat biking in your life with our Sunday and Thursday rides, we’re adding a Saturday afternoon ride! Join Sam from the Saint Paul store on a weekly casual paced ride. The starting location for the ride will rotate around to different trails throughout the season. We will post where the ride will be a few days in advance, so check the event page for details. Previous mountain/fat biking experience not required, but encouraged. Demo fat bikes are available upon request with a 48 hour advance notice.
Please contact Sam Berglund at the Saint Paul location with any additional questions. 651-644-2354.
Michael's Cycles hosts their weekly Sat Morn Ride! from their shop in Chaska. They open the doors to the shop at 7:30 am with donuts and coffee and roll out at 8:00 am sharp. Depending on trail conditions and the weather rides include both paved/aggregate and singletrack. Visit the Michael's Cycles-Chaska Facebook page for details on upcoming rides.
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