The Tanana River Challenge happens on Saturday, so the trail on the Tanana River should be in good shape on Sunday. We'll take advantage of that! The ride will be fairly mellow. It's flat and Dean, who is leading, is signed up to race the TRC 45-miler on Saturday. What an animal! But he should be nice and tired come Sunday.
If it's sunny, bring your sunglasses! The snow really reflects the sun these days!
If you've got any questions or concerns, you can email Dean (info below)
When: Sunday, March 16, start at 11 am
Where: Meet at the Chena Pump Wayside
Google Maps link to meeting area:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/XviVrtS1Fcrmr6R57
Estimated tour time: About 2-3 hours.
Description: Start at the wayside and head down the river toward Nenana. Don't worry, Dean won't take you all the way to Nenana! At some point, depending on the desires of the group, you'll turn back. No hills! There may be some open water visible, but you won't be crossing any of it, and if anything looks sketchy, the group will turn back.
Pace and distance will depend on the group.
Minimum skill level: Beginner level
--Beginner: Some fatbiking experience but only a few easy rides
The ride is free, but you’ll need to be a member of the Fairbanks Cycle Club. Temporary memberships are available.
Temperature cut-off: The ride will be canceled if it's -20F or below at the Fairbanks Airport weather station.
Leader: Dean Engelhaupt: DMEngelhaupt (at) gmail.com
Dogs: No dogs please
FATBIKE RENTALS
If you don’t own your own fatbike, but want to try it out, there are a few places around town that rent fatbikes that we know about. (Not all are open on Sundays, so plan ahead.)
COLD WEATHER RIDING
We've got cold weather riding tips HERE.