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Welcome to April everyone! Sheesh. Please read the message below about the Goldstream Sports Fatbike Pub Ride.
Eric,
We’ve ended the FCC Pub ride and turned it over to the FCC, that is the Fairbanks *CANOE* Club. Seeing as the majority of the ride is on the slough and last week Rachel and I had to divert twice to miss open water, we’ll be on a 6 month hiatus.
Bill
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Conditions are starting to deteriorate in these high temps, but trails are still awesome in a lot of places. So take advantage of these great rides before it’s too late!
Below are the regular fatbike tours we know about. If you know of any more please contact Eric Troyer (fbxtrails@gmail.com).
Note: Rides are weather- and ride-leader dependent. Check the Goldstream Sports Facebook page for updates about their rides.
GOLDSTREAM SPORTS TUESDAY NIGHT RIDES FCC membership not required Both start at 7 p.m. from Goldstream Sports. Make sure to bring bike lights, water and snacks. Estimate ride distances and times are dependent on weather and trail conditions: * The more Relaxed Ride is led by Larry Hodges and/or Rachael Kvapil. They welcome intermediate riders. The rides usually last about 1.5 hours, and go around 10 miles. * The more Hardcore Ride is led by Joel Buth and/or Tyson Flaharty. Riders on this one need at least advanced intermediate skills. You need to be fit AND have good winter biking skills. The rides usually last about 1.5-2 hours and go 12 to 15 miles.
GOLDSTREAM SPORTS PUB RIDE FCC membership not required Starts each Wednesday at 6 p.m. from HooDoo Brewing Company ( www.hoodoobrew.com/). Beginners welcome. These mostly flat rides usually go around 10 miles and last about 1.5 hours. (Need to be back to make last call!) Led by Forrest Sutton and Bill Hrinko with help from Larry Hodges and Rachael Kvapil.
SUNDAY RIDE These informal fatbike rides start each Sunday at noon from Ivory Jack’s parking lot in the Goldstream Valley. These are low-key but still strenuous. Depending on who shows up, these rides can last 3 hours or more and involve a lot of climbing.
BEAVER SPORTS DEMO RIDES Beaver Sports hold occasional free fatbike demo rides. They have a limited amount of demo bikes available, but they also welcome people who have their own fatbikes. Watch the Beaver Sports Facebook page for ride announcements.
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Hello all,
Temps are getting a bit too warm, but it’s still freezing at night down low, so that means some good riding!
Is anyone interested in leading an FCC Fatty Tour in the next month or so? If you are game, I’ll need the following info (please give me at least two days lead time):
Date:
Start time and place:
Estimated tour time:
Short route description:
Estimated skill/fitness level needed:
*Such as beginner, intermediate, advanced. Just take your best guess on this one. You can do separate levels for skill and fitness, if appropriate. *
A day-of-the-ride cancel temperature and temperature website:
– *“Temperature website” is whatever you want to use for determining a cancel temperature. Also, it would be good to set a time. For example: The ride will be canceled if the temperature is 10F below or colder at 8am on the NOAA Fairbanks website: forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-147.761&lat=64.837#.W_GbVpNKgq8 <forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-147.761&lat=64.837#.W_GbVpNKgq8> * – *Or just say “No cancel temperature” if that’s the case. *
Leader name and contact info:
*The FCC Fatty Tours are free, member-led fatbike tours for members of the Fairbanks Cycle Club. They are run periodically throughout the winter and depend on volunteer tour leaders. If you have any suggestions for improving this program send them to Eric Troyer: fbxtrails@gmail.com <fbxtrails@gmail.com>*
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Hello all,
The weather is getting really nice! The trails are in great shape!
Is anyone interested in leading an FCC Fatty Tour in the next month or so? If you are game, I’ll need the following info (please give me at least two days lead time):
Date:
Start time and place:
Estimated tour time:
Short route description:
Estimated skill/fitness level needed:
*Such as beginner, intermediate, advanced. Just take your best guess on this one. You can do separate levels for skill and fitness, if appropriate. *
A day-of-the-ride cancel temperature and temperature website:
– *“Temperature website” is whatever you want to use for determining a cancel temperature. Also, it would be good to set a time. For example: The ride will be canceled if the temperature is 10F below or colder at 8am on the NOAA Fairbanks website: forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-147.761&lat=64.837#.W_GbVpNKgq8 <forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-147.761&lat=64.837#.W_GbVpNKgq8> * – *Or just say “No cancel temperature” if that’s the case. *
Leader name and contact info:
*The FCC Fatty Tours are free, member-led fatbike tours for members of the Fairbanks Cycle Club. They are run periodically throughout the winter and depend on volunteer tour leaders. If you have any suggestions for improving this program send them to Eric Troyer: fbxtrails@gmail.com <fbxtrails@gmail.com>*
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Good News. Bad News. And Type 2 Fun Our latest FCC newsletter updates you on several issues tackled by our board members in the last year, races that are slated for the coming year, and race reports for the Susitna 100 from two members who braved extreme snow to finish:
mailchi.mp/cea75e17eec8/good-news-bad-news-and-type-2-fun
To subscribe to the newsletter visit: www.fairbankscycleclub.org/resources/newsletter/

Winter fatbike tours are a great way to meet people, get some exercise, and learn about the winter trails around Fairbanks. Below are the regular fatbike tours we know about. If you know of any more please contact Eric Troyer (fbxtrails@gmail.com).
Note: Rides are weather- and ride-leader dependent. Check the Goldstream Sports Facebook page for updates about their rides.
GOLDSTREAM SPORTS TUESDAY NIGHT RIDES FCC membership not required Both start at 7 p.m. from Goldstream Sports. Make sure to bring bike lights, water and snacks. Estimate ride distances and times are dependent on weather and trail conditions: * The more Relaxed Ride is led by Larry Hodges and/or Rachael Kvapil. They welcome intermediate riders. The rides usually last about 1.5 hours, and go around 10 miles. * The more Hardcore Ride is led by Joel Buth and/or Tyson Flaharty. Riders on this one need at least advanced intermediate skills. You need to be fit AND have good winter biking skills. The rides usually last about 1.5-2 hours and go 12 to 15 miles.
GOLDSTREAM SPORTS PUB RIDE FCC membership not required Starts each Wednesday at 6 p.m. from HooDoo Brewing Company ( www.hoodoobrew.com/). Beginners welcome. These mostly flat rides usually go around 10 miles and last about 1.5 hours. (Need to be back to make last call!) Led by Forrest Sutton and Bill Hrinko with help from Larry Hodges and Rachael Kvapil.
SUNDAY RIDE These informal fatbike rides start each Sunday at noon from Ivory Jack’s parking lot in the Goldstream Valley. These are low-key but still strenuous. Depending on who shows up, these rides can last 3 hours or more and involve a lot of climbing.
BEAVER SPORTS DEMO RIDES Beaver Sports holds occasional free fatbike demo rides. They have a limited amount of demo bikes available, but they also welcome people who have their own fatbikes. Watch the Beaver Sports Facebook page for ride announcements.
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Hello all,
The days are getting longer! The temps are warmer! The trails are awesome!
Is anyone interested in leading an FCC Fatty Tour in the next month or so? If you are game, I’ll need the following info (please give me at least two days lead time):
Date:
Start time and place:
Estimated tour time:
Short route description:
Estimated skill/fitness level needed:
*Such as beginner, intermediate, advanced. Just take your best guess on this one. You can do separate levels for skill and fitness, if appropriate. *
A day-of-the-ride cancel temperature and temperature website:
– *“Temperature website” is whatever you want to use for determining a cancel temperature. Also, it would be good to set a time. For example: The ride will be canceled if the temperature is 10F below or colder at 8am on the NOAA Fairbanks website: forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-147.761&lat=64.837#.W_GbVpNKgq8 <forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-147.761&lat=64.837#.W_GbVpNKgq8> * – *Or just say “No cancel temperature” if that’s the case. *
Leader name and contact info:
*The FCC Fatty Tours are free, member-led fatbike tours for members of the Fairbanks Cycle Club. They are run periodically throughout the winter and depend on volunteer tour leaders. If you have any suggestions for improving this program send them to Eric Troyer: fbxtrails@gmail.com <fbxtrails@gmail.com>*
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Hello all,
Is anyone interested in leading an FCC Fatty Tour in the next month or so? If you are game, I’ll need the following info (please give me at least two days lead time):
Date:
Start time and place:
Estimated tour time:
Short route description:
Estimated skill/fitness level needed:
*Such as beginner, intermediate, advanced. Just take your best guess on this one. You can do separate levels for skill and fitness, if appropriate. *
A day-of-the-ride cancel temperature and temperature website:
– *“Temperature website” is whatever you want to use for determining a cancel temperature. Also, it would be good to set a time. For example: The ride will be canceled if the temperature is 10F below or colder at 8am on the NOAA Fairbanks website: forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-147.761&lat=64.837#.W_GbVpNKgq8 <forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-147.761&lat=64.837#.W_GbVpNKgq8> * – *Or just say “No cancel temperature” if that’s the case. *
Leader name and contact info:
*The FCC Fatty Tours are free, member-led fatbike tours for members of the Fairbanks Cycle Club. They are run periodically throughout the winter and depend on volunteer tour leaders. If you have any suggestions for improving this program send them to Eric Troyer: fbxtrails@gmail.com <fbxtrails@gmail.com>*
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Hello all,
Is anyone interested in leading an FCC Fatty Tour in the next month or so? If you are game, I’ll need the following info (please give me at least two days lead time):
Date:
Start time and place:
Estimated tour time:
Short route description:
Estimated skill/fitness level needed:
*Such as beginner, intermediate, advanced. Just take your best guess on this one. You can do separate levels for skill and fitness, if appropriate. *
A day-of-the-ride cancel temperature and temperature website:
– *“Temperature website” is whatever you want to use for determining a cancel temperature. Also, it would be good to set a time. For example: The ride will be canceled if the temperature is 10F below or colder at 8am on the NOAA Fairbanks website: forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-147.761&lat=64.837#.W_GbVpNKgq8 <forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-147.761&lat=64.837#.W_GbVpNKgq8> * – *Or just say “No cancel temperature” if that’s the case. *
Leader name and contact info:
*The FCC Fatty Tours are free, member-led fatbike tours for members of the Fairbanks Cycle Club. They are run periodically throughout the winter and depend on volunteer tour leaders. If you have any suggestions for improving this program send them to Eric Troyer: fbxtrails@gmail.com <fbxtrails@gmail.com>*
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It’s supposed to get really cold in the next couple of days but then warm up! Time to plan a fatbike ride! Winter fatbike tours are a great way to meet people, get some exercise, and learn about the winter trails around Fairbanks.
Beaver Sports has occasional demo rides and is planning one this coming Sunday: www.facebook.com/events/2247501552242677/
There are also several weekly fatbike tours. Below are the ones we know about. If you know of any more please contact Eric Troyer ( fbxtrails@gmail.com).
Note: Rides are weather- and ride-leader dependent. Check the Goldstream Sports Facebook page for updates about their rides.
GOLDSTREAM SPORTS TUESDAY NIGHT RIDES
*FCC membership not required*
Both start at 7 p.m. from Goldstream Sports. Make sure to bring bike lights, water and snacks. Estimate ride distances and times are dependent on weather and trail conditions:
– The more Relaxed Ride is led by Larry Hodges and/or Rachael Kvapil. They welcome intermediate riders. The rides usually last about 1.5 hours, and go around 10 miles. – The more Hardcore Ride is led by Joel Buth and/or Tyson Flaharty. Riders on this one need at least advanced intermediate skills. You need to be fit AND have good winter biking skills. The rides usually last about 1.5-2 hours and go 12 to 15 miles.
GOLDSTREAM SPORTS PUB RIDE
*FCC membership not required*
Starts each Wednesday at 6 p.m. from HooDoo Brewing Company ( www.hoodoobrew.com/). Beginners welcome. These mostly flat rides usually go around 10 miles and last about 1.5 hours. (Need to be back to make last call!) Led by Forrest Sutton and Bill Hrinko with help from Larry Hodges and Rachael Kvapil.

SUNDAY RIDE
These informal fatbike rides start each Sunday at noon from Ivory Jack’s parking lot in the Goldstream Valley. These are low-key but still strenuous. Depending on who shows up, these rides can last 3 hours or more and involve a lot of climbing.
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