Fat Tire Bike Challenge

sunday, FEBRUARY 27

1:00 PM

Fat tire bikes on snow – need we say more? All levels of bikers are able to participate in this powder-pounding ride at the Nordic Center in Vail.                  

IMPORTANT: Registration for this event closes Saturday, February 26 at 12:00 PM.

VIEW COURSE MAP

sunday, FEBRUARY 27

1:00 PM* – Wave 1:
Sport Men / Women – Ages 60+
Sport Men / Women – Ages 40-59
Sport Men / Women – Ages 20-39
Junior Boys / Girls – Ages 13 – 19
Beginner Men / Women

2:00 PM* – Wave 2:
Pro/Open – Men / Women

• Sport Men 20-39 1:00PM   |   2 loops   |   12 miles
• Sport Men 40-59 1:01PM   |   2 loops   |   12 miles
• Sport Women 20-39 1:02PM   |   2 loops   |   12 miles
• Sport Women 40-59 1:02PM   |   2 loops   |   12 miles
• Sport Men 60+ 1:03PM   |   1 loop   |   6 miles
• Sport Women 60+ 1:03PM   |   1 loop   |   6 miles
• Junior Boys [19 and under] 1:04PM   |   1 loop   |   6 miles
• Junior Girls [19 and under] 1:05PM    |   1 loop   |   6 miles
• Beginner Men 1:06PM   |   1 loop   |   6 miles
• Beginner Women 1:07PM   |   1 loop   |   6 miles
• Men’s Pro/Open 2:00PM   |   3 loops   |   18 miles
• Women’s Pro/Open 2:01PM   |   3 loops   |   18 miles

*Times subject to change

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

• Fat Tire Bike
  • Need a fat tire bike? The Vail Nordic Center has a limited amount of fat tire bikes available for rental. Be sure to call 970.476.8366 for more information.
    
• All bikes must have tires that are a minimum of 3.8” wide on both the front and rear wheel.
• Helmets are required for all participants. No exceptions.
• Studded tires and e-bikes are not allowed on the course.

FORMAT AND RULES

• Racers will be sent out in wave starts based on age/category. Start positions within each category will not be pre-determined and it is up to the athlete to get into desired start location. 
• The Winter Mountain Games fat tire bike course is made up of a 6 mile long loop and a 3 mile short loop. Number of loops will be determined by category. 
• Athletes will follow BLUE course marking signs. 
• Athletes must remain on the course at all times. No shortcutting. Athletes will be disqualified for not staying on the designated trail. 
• Course changes may occur at any time based on weather and current conditions. 
• There will be one aid station at the start/finish area where water and sports drink will be provided. 
• Competitors who start significantly after the posted start time will still be clocked from the wave start time. No exceptions will be made. 

2022 FAT TIRE BIKE CHALLENGE RESULTS

PRICE

EARLY BIRD // January 7 – February 16, 2022
$40

PAYOUT

TOTAL PURSE: $1,800

PRO/OPEN DIVISION
MEN’S DIVISION
1st – $500
2nd – $250
3rd – $150

WOMEN’S DIVISION
1st – $500
2nd – $250
3rd – $150

PRIZES

1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in the Fat Tire Bike Challenge in all categories will receive a Winter Mountain Games medal.