Feeling tired? Well come out and get some re-energizing exercise! Getting out for a bike ride after work or school is a great way to relax and stay healthy.
What: FCC’s Fat Tired Tuesday Nights are intermediate-level rides held on most Tuesdays during the winter. The rides last about two hours. We'll announce details and cancellations via FCC email (sent to all members) and our Facebook page.
Intermediate level? Well, definitely not for beginners. But not top-level hammer rides either. Still, we try to keep up a brisk pace so that we can stay warm. These are no-drop rides, so if the group starts to split up significantly we will try to break it into two groups. We don’t want anyone waiting for long.
When: Most Tuesdays through the winter. Rides start at 6 p.m. Try to get there a little early. We want to get started as soon as we can to stay warm!
Where: Starting places vary and are determined several days before the ride, depending on forecasted conditions. (Check the schedule below. We'll also announce via FCC email and our Facebook page.) We try to avoid low places during deep cold and aim for more trafficked trails after significant new snowfall. If it looks like a slogfest, we may cancel. We’re not masochists.
Routes are not set in stone and may change that evening. We try to pick meeting places that have choices. Here's a list of possible starting places: Winter Group Ride Starting Points in the Fairbanks/North Pole Area
Who: Rides are open to all FCC members. Temporary memberships are available.
How much? Just your FCC membership.
HELMETS mandatory. If you’re used to wearing a thick hat, don’t worry. Wear a thin hat or buff. The combination of thin hat, helmet, and exertion should keep you warm. (Sorry, but our insurance requires helmets.)
Liability Waiver: All participants on FCC rides need to sign a liability waiver form at least once a calendar year. Download the form and find out more on our insurance page.
Temperature cutoffs: All rides will be officially canceled if the temperature is below -20F at 4pm on the day of the ride. Temperature will be based on a weather station near the start (and listed below in the ride chart.) Ride leaders may decide to have a warmer cutoff temperature. If so, that will be advertised. Canceled rides will not be sanctioned by the FCC, but riders are always free to ride on their own if they feel properly equipped.
Visibility: WEAR bright or reflective clothing and lights, as rides may occasionally use roads. Also, please bring water, snack, and a simple tool kit. (You provide the bike. If you don’t have one, we have a list of places in town that rent fatbikes on our Winter Rides page.)
Dogs: Dogs are allowed ONLY if the ride is advertised as such. That will vary from ride to ride. Well-behaved dogs only please. If it's allowed and you want to bring your dog, please consider attaching it to you or your bike. There are a number of products that allow you to bike with your dogs. Bikejoring is popular with many people. For joring equipment, check with local bike stores, Cold Spot Feeds, or Alaska Feed.
Other rides: If you want to go on group rides, but these rides don't work for some reason, there are others in town. Check our Winter Rides page.
Want to go on your own? Try these suggestions.
If you’re new to winter cycling (or just want more info) check out our Winter Riding Tips page.
General questions: fbx.cycle.club@gmail.com
Once the FTMN winter season is over, check our Summer Rides page.
| Date | Leader | Start point | Weather station for cutoff | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Nov-25 | Eric | Anne's Greenhouse pullout | Harpers Rd off Miller Hill Ext (KFAIRB290) | |
| 17-Nov-25 | Dean | Molly/Waterford Road | Toboggan Ln and Goldstream Rd (KFAIRB30) | |
| 24-Nov-25 | Jonathan | Anne's Greenhouse pullout | Harpers Rd off Miller Hill Ext (KFAIRB290) | |
| 1-Dec-25 | Glenn | Ester Dome Singletrack Trailhead | Note: Skyflight isn't close, but it's the same valley and up high | The trails just got a nice grooming! You can donate to EDS grooming at Goldstream Sports. |
| 8-Dec-25 | Eric | Eric's house (2051 Pine Cone) | Closest station is on Skyflight, but temps will be a few degrees warmer up at Eric's. | Out-and-back on our ridge trail that was groomed this past week |
| 15-Dec-25 | Garrett | CANCELED | DUE TO | FRIGID COLD |
| 22-Dec-25 | CANCELED | DUE TO | FRIGID COLD | |
| 29-Dec-25 | CANCELED | DUE TO | FRIGID COLD | |
| 5-Jan-26 | CANCELED | DUE TO | COLD TEMPS + WIND | |
| 12-Jan-26 | Glenn Gambrell (arcticredleg@gmail.com) | CANCELED | DUE TO | FRIGID COLD |
| 19-Jan-26 | Dean Engelhaupt (dmengelhaupt@gmail.com) | Anne's Greenhouse pullout | Harpers Rd off Miller Hill Ext (KFAIRB290) | The Goldstream Valley trails in are good condition! |
| 26-Jan-26 | Dean Engelhaupt (dmengelhaupt@gmail.com) | Beaver Sports | Station link | Ride the ADMA trails. Please park farther away from the store, unless you are patronizing it. |
| 2-Feb-26 | Travis Naibert (tnaibert@gmail.com) | Anne's Greenhouse pullout | Harpers Rd off Miller Hill Ext (KFAIRB290) | Part of ED Singletrack then Boat Trail, Dredge Trail, back to start. EDS has been groomed recently. Donate to grooming at Goldstream Sports. |
| 9-Feb-26 | Travis Naibert (tnaibert@gmail.com) | Ballaine Lake parking lot | Reed Acres weather station | Ride the ADMA trails, accessing the trails off Henrik Court. |
| 16-Feb-26 | CANCELED | DUE TO | TOO MUCH NEW SNOW | |
| 23-Feb-26 | CANCELED | DUE TO | TOO MUCH NEW SNOW | |
| 2-Mar-26 | NOT SCHEDULED | DUE TO | COLD AND | TOO MUCH NEW SNOW |
| 9-Mar-26 | Garrett | Ivory Jack's | STATION: Goldstream Rd near Miller Hill | Goldstream Valley trails or O'Connor Creek trail |
| 16-Mar-26 | Garrett | Ivory Jack's | STATION: Goldstream Rd near Miller Hill | Goldstream Valley trails or O'Connor Creek trail |
| 23-Mar-26 | NO PLANNED RIDE | NO AVAILABLE | RIDE | LEADERS |
| 30-Mar-26 | Nikki | Beaver Pond parking lot | Livingston off Rosie Creek weather station | Nikki helps groom these trails so she knows them well! |
| 6-Apr-26 | Nikki | Beaver Pond parking lot | Livingston off Rosie Creek weather station | There's so many trails in this area, Nikki has a bunch of new ones to show us! |
| 13-Apr-26 | ||||
| 20-Apr-26 |