Xtracycle’s OmniTierra gets a proper debut at Sea Otter
Titanium, cargo, and enough adjustability to make fit any adventure.

Bikepacking.com’s Sea Otter coverage says the OmniTierra is now up for pre-order, with a titanium frame, Pinion Smart.Shift, Gates belt drive, and fat-bike hub spacing if you want to go for maximum cargo capacity. The fun part here is that it’s not pretending to be a normal bike; it’s a long-haul, dogpacking-friendly, all-terrain problem-solver with a very specific audience.
Lots of pix if you like dogs!
https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2026-xtracycle-omnitierra-john-and-mira/

[UPDATE] The Alaska Fat Bike Expedition Ends at Unalakleet After three weeks on the ice and trail, Rozell and Wagner fly home from the Bering Sea coast — 515 miles deep, Nome out of reach.

The meltwater got them. After last week's report placing Ned Rozell and Forest Wagner in Kaltag with the hardest stretch seemingly behind them, the 90-mile Kaltag-to-Unalakleet portage trail turned to Swiss cheese. Runnels, percolation columns, four days pinned in a BLM cabin — and 16 miles that took 12 hours to cover. They made it to Unalakleet under their own power and called it at 515 miles. Not Nome, but not nothing. Rozell's write-up is the best thing you'll read this week.
https://www.homernews.com/2026/04/22/biking-trail-ends-at-the-western-coast/

Previous coverage
https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/science/2026/04/10/finally-off-the-big-frozen-river-on-the-long-trip-to-nome/
https://www.gi.alaska.edu/alaska-science-forum/time-hit-trail-westward

Otso Fenrir Ti update
Not a pure fat-bike release, but very much in the wheelhouse for fat-bike riders who also drift into bikepacking, mixed-surface wandering, and “this route looked fine on the map” behavior. Solidly a Plus Bike.
https://otsocycles.com/collections/fenrir-ti

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Ornot Bike Spring Apparel
Not too warm, not base-layer only.

Ornot makes some of the best cycling apparel in the game for the 40°–65°F zone, and spring is exactly when you need it. Their bib shorts and wind vests are made in San Francisco with real attention to fit and durability. A good investment heading into beach and trail season.
Check out the collection at Ornot - (Affiliate Link)

Arkel Bikepacking Bags
Canadian-made, bombproof, and sized for fat-bike frame triangles.

Arkel has been sewing bags in Quebec since 1988 using US-made fabrics, and their bikepacking line is built for real trips on real terrain. With bikepacking season opening up, now's the time to sort out your carry setup before you're improvising bungee cords at the trailhead.
Check out the collection at Arkel - (Affiliate Link)

And as always — the Fat-bike.com Amazon Storefront:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/fatbikedotcom

Bloomington Naturalist Spring Fat Bike Ride (April 26, 2026) — COMING UP SUNDAY Extremely limited capacity — worth checking if spots remain.
A guided 2-hour naturalist-led ride through the Minnesota River Bottoms. If you're in the Twin Cities metro and grabbed a spot, this one's this weekend.
https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/events/naturalist-program-spring-fat-bike-ride-2026-04-26

Hart Hills Gravel & Fat Bike Race
A Michigan spring classic with a dedicated fat bike class.
Date: May 3, 2026 (Hart, MI). Multiple distances available with a specific category for tires 3.7 inches and wider.
https://www.harthills.com
Register - https://www.bikereg.com/73259

Cannon Beach Fat Bike Festival
Coastal riding celebration in Oregon.
Date: May 15-17, 2026. Includes beach rides, scavenger hunts, and community events on the Oregon coast.
https://www.cannonbeach.org/events-and-festivals/annual-events/fat-bike-festival/

The Cedar Blitz: Gravel War on Wheels
An 18-mile sprint for fat-tire riders.
Date: May 17, 2026 (Cedar Springs, MI). Features a fat-bike specific category for high-speed dirt racing.
https://cedarblitz.com
Register - https://www.bikereg.com/73598

Solstice Gravel Grinder
Testing fat bike endurance under the summer sun.
Date: June 20, 2026 (Beatrice, NE). Features fat bike categories for both 66-mile and 100-mile courses.
https://www.solsticegravel.com
Register - https://www.bikereg.com/73479

The DAMn (Day Across Minnesota)
A 240-mile gravel crossing in 24 hours.
Date: July 31, 2026. High-endurance event with a dedicated fat bike class. Registration closes May 3.
https://the-damn.com
Register - https://www.bikereg.com/73474

HPC Bikes 2026 Trailblazer AT Pro
A 2000W full-suspension rig with 26x4" tires.
The Trailblazer AT Pro features a carbon frame, 160mm of travel, and 185 Nm of torque. Weighing 57 pounds, this high-power machine is representative of the growing "enduro" e-fatbike segment.
https://hpcbikes.com/products/trailblazer-at-high-performance-fat-enduro

Visit Norway's fatbiking guide (https://www.visitnorway.com/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/fatbiking/) is a solid overview of the fat-bike scene across Norway, and it's worth a bookmark for any rider thinking about a winter trip. The season runs November through May in Alta (Northern Norway), which guides describe as unusually flat terrain - good prep trails, well-used routes, and a real fat-bike community already in place.

That's the dose for this week. The Rozell and Wagner trip is over, some interesting Ti bikes, and beach season is opening up at exactly the right time. Forward this to someone who's been talking about "getting back on the fat bike" all winter. Now's the moment.

Greg

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