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You made it to Thursday, which means it’s time to top off your sealant, tighten your BOA dials, and pretend your laundry pile is “layering strategy.” Winter is in full weird mode: some places are drowning in snow and others are wondering if winter forgot to show up. This week has a legit new bikepacking-y fatbike drop, some trail-access chatter, and at least one event that dangles bacon in the woods like it’s a perfectly normal thing to do. Plus, a pile of trail + race news from Colorado to New Hampshire. Toss in a few tasty gear picks and some 26” e-fatbike bits, and you’ve got your weekly excuse to procrastinate at work.

Are you racing this winter or just riding for fun? Hit reply and tell me.

Esker drops the Hayduke LVS FAT (limited edition Ti longtail)​
Extra-long titanium fatbike vibes for folks who like big days and bigger triangles.​
Esker’s new Hayduke LVS FAT is out in the wild, and it’s aimed squarely at the “bikepacking but make it chunky” crowd. If you’ve ever wished your fatbike had more room for a frame bag and more stability when things get weird, this is your click.
https://eskercycles.com/pages/hayduke-lvs-fat

Freezetivus: Franklin Falls, NH fat-bike party (Feb 15)​
Groomed terrain, demos, vendor village… and an actual bacon station.​
NEMBA’s Freezetivus is fat-bike-only (3.8” minimum), capped at 250 riders, and it’s one of those community events where your entry fee goes back into trails. If your winter motivation is slipping, “ride bikes → earn bacon” is a strong argument.
https://northeastexplorer.com/freezetivus-fat-bike-new-hampshire/

Gorham, Maine plants its fat-bike flag
Local paper breaks down why fat bikes belong in your winter quiver.
The Gorham Times just ran “Fat Bike Season Is Here,” a solid primer on what fat bikes are, how groomed trails work, and how local volunteers from Greater Portland NEMBA keep more than 20 miles of winter singletrack rideable around Gorham. Great “send-to-your-skeptical-friend” piece, and a nice shoutout to SnowDog grooming and local shops renting fatties.
https://www.gorhamtimes.com/fat-bike-season-is-here/

We Ride Fat Bikes In Unity
Global rides, local stoke, and a heavy reason to show up.
Over on Fat-bike.com, Seeley Dave is back with a long-form piece on unity rides held worldwide in memory of Alex Pretti. Around 50 riders rolled out from New Moon Ski & Bike to the CAMBA Hospital Trails in Hayward, joining hundreds more across at least 12 countries. The story leans into community, grief, and why showing up on snow with friends still matters.
https://fat-bike.com/2026/02/we-ride-fat-bikes-in-unity/

Bellevue Park fat-bike trail proposal sparks debate
“Would you like a fat-bike trail at Bellevue Park?”…apparently, people have opinions.
Up in Sault Ste. Marie, a story on SooToday asks whether riders want a dedicated fat-bike trail in Bellevue Park. We can’t see the full article due to site restrictions, but the comment threads on sister Village Media sites suggest classic internet polarization: some riders stoked, others grumpy about “one more bike thing.” Either way, it’s a sign that fat bikes are mainstream enough to show up in city planning arguments.
https://www.sootoday.com/local-news/would-you-like-a-fat-bike-trail-at-bellevue-park-11853132

Palmer Woods: Fat bikes + family XC ski mashup
One morning, two sports, maximum hot-chocolate justification.
The Leelanau Conservancy is hosting a Guided Fat Bike & Family-Friendly Cross-Country Ski morning at Palmer Woods Forest Reserve on Friday, February 13, 10:00 AM. Expect SnowDog-groomed trails, staff-guided laps, and a very northern-Michigan mix of riders and skiers in the same carpool.
https://leelanauconservancy.org/events/guided-fat-bike-family-friendly-cross-country-ski-at-palmer-woods/

Trail access vs. no-snow winter at Happy Jack, WY
When your fat bike season turns into shoulder season.
We couldn’t access the full Laramie Boomerang article “The winter that didn’t happen at Happy Jack yet,” but paired with Snow Dawg event coverage it paints a picture: thin snowpack at Happy Jack Recreation Area means more “snirt” than powder. The 6th Annual Snow Dawg Dare still rolled from the Happy Jack trailhead on Feb 8 with a mass-start, Olympic-themed fat-bike ride that works whether you’re on snow, dirt, or something in between.
Laramie Boomerang - https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/the-winter-that-didn-t-happen-at-happy-jack-yet/article_d8e60a12-16f0-48d6-80ed-50e1633bab2b.html

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45NRTH Cobrafist pogies (2025 version, still awesome)
Your hands deserve better than numb regret.
Cobrafist remains one of the most dialed pogies available—think structured, insulated bar mitts with vents, internal pockets, and hardware that doesn’t flop around every time you bail. 45NRTH’s own product page plus retailers like Backcountry keep them in circulation as the benchmark for sub-zero fat-bike hand protection.
Product info: https://www.45nrth.com/products/cobrafist-pogies-2025

WTB’s first fat-bike tire: the Bailiff (27.5 x 4.5)​
News/gear: big-knob snow tire with stud pocket chaos.​
If you missed it, WTB jumped into fat with a winter-focused tread, 312 stud pockets, and tubeless-friendly construction. Even if you’re Team 26, it’s still a fun read because tire nerdery is basically our love language.
URL: https://fat-bike.com/2024/01/wtb-is-introducing-its-first-fat-bike-tire-the-bailiff-27-5-x-4-5/

Wolf Tooth Components studded traction / small parts goodness​
The “it’s icy but I still want to ride” category.​
Wolf Tooth is a safe bet for winter-ready upgrades (and the stuff is actually nice to use when it’s 5°F and your fingers hate you). Winter-ready upgrade; ships quickly.
Check out Wolf Tooth Components

Old Man Mountain racks (winter hauling / bikepacking-ready)
Carry the things. All the things. Even in snow season.
If you’re doing long winter rides, commuting, or just want to stop stuffing layers into your framebag like a raccoon, a real rack setup is the move. In stock now; perfect for snow season.
Check out Old Man Mountain

REI winter riding layers (boots, shells, handwear options)​
Because “I’ll warm up in 10 minutes” is a lie we tell ourselves.​
REI’s an easy one-stop when you need to patch the holes in your cold-weather kit without overthinking it. Ships quickly; winter-ready upgrade.
Check out REI

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Freezetivus (Fat Bike) — Feb 15 — Franklin Falls, New Hampshire​
Demos, group rides, vendor village, bacon station; fat-bike tires must be 3.8”+ (with a “maybe skinny tires if conditions allow” note).​
https://northeastexplorer.com/freezetivus-fat-bike-new-hampshire/

Frisco Freeze Winter Fat Bike Race — Frisco, CO
One day only on forbidden Nordic corduroy.
The Frisco Freeze is back at the Frisco Nordic Center on Saturday, February 14, 2026, with a 3:00 PM start and 14k/7k options. It’s the one day a year fat bikes are allowed on those groomed ski trails—expect fast laps, big views of the Tenmile Range, and post-race food and beer.
Info & registration: https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/nordic-center-events/frisco-freeze-winter-bike-race/

Bike Across the Bay — Washburn, WI
Ride Lake Superior’s frozen Chequamegon Bay.
On February 16, riders head out from Washburn to cross the ice of Chequamegon Bay—one of the most unique fat-bike experiences going, complete with brownstone shoreline views and a big-lake horizon. Proceeds support youth cycling programs.
https://fat-bike.com/mc-events/bike-across-the-bay-2/

Stanley Fat Bike Fondo — Stanley, ID
Sawtooth views, groomed snow, and hot beverages.
Part of Stanley Winterfest, this February 14 ride threads groomed trails through Stanley Basin with big-mountain scenery and a post-ride party vibe.
Details: https://fat-bike.com/mc-events/stanley-fat-bike-fondo/

Cannon Beach Fat Bike Festival — Cannon Beach, OR (May 15–17, 2026)
Sand, surf, and weekend coast-town vibes.
The spring event calendar from the Oregon coast includes a return of the Cannon Beach Fat Bike Festival—think beach cruises, group rides, and plenty of post-ride food and beer in town. The Statesman Journal’s Spring 2026 coast events piece is paywalled for us, but the festival site has the details.
Festival info: https://www.cannonbeach.org/events/festivals-and-events/fat-bike-festival/

That’s the lap for this week—go ride the good snow while it’s still good, and if it’s not good, ride anyway and call it “character building.” What race or trip are you eyeing this winter? Hit reply and tell me.

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