Global Fat Bike Day 2023

Global Fat Bike Day 2025

Tammie Philpott

Join us on December 6th for our annual GLOBAL FAT BIKE DAY 2025 group ride and tailgate party. Be part of the Grand Unveiling of the new Badlands Purple Trail at Spring Mill Pond (Island Lake Rec Area).

Bring your fat bike, plus bike or whatever you want to ride, just come and join in the fun.

Also bring your favorite post-ride dish to pass and favorite 6-pack to share, beer or soda. We will have coolers there to keep your sauce on ice.

Arrive at 9:45
Group photo at 10:00
Group ride at 10:05
Or have your own adventure.

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