Winter’s doing its “powder to mashed potatoes” thing in a lot of places, but the fat-bike world is still full gas. This week we’ve got a shoreline court case that matters to anyone who rides beaches, a gorgeous new bag collection from Swift, winter races and photo galleries from Colorado to Idaho, and a quick look at who’s still building 26” fat and e-fat bikes. Plus: Fat-bike Lab is open to Weekly Dose readers, and the new Micro Dose podcast is live if you’d rather listen than scroll.

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Catamount Outdoor Family Center is hosting its 6th Annual Fat Bike Rally with free access to the groomed fat-bike network and demo bikes for folks who don’t yet have their own rig. The event also spotlights their SnowDog groomer, originally funded through a mix of donors and the Richard Tom Foundation, as a great example of how small communities build sustainable winter riding. This is the kind of event that turns “I should try that someday” into “I’m buying studs this week.”
https://catamountoutdoor.org/events/2026-fat-bike-rally/

If you ride Wisconsin beaches, you need to know about this one. A Shorewood, WI municipal court ruling says walkers and riders must keep their feet/tires in the water when crossing some private shoreline, rather than riding the wet sand below the high-water mark. That means $300 tickets are on the table if you stray too far up the beach.

Read the full breakdown and what it means for winter and summer riding:
https://fat-bike.com/2026/02/beach-bikers-beware-new-wisconsin-trespassing-ruling/

Swift’s new Luminary print drops on the bags that never leave your bike:

Same SI600X fabric and weather resistance, now with Northern Lights vibes and plenty of availability through AvantLink-friendly links. Perfect timing for riders who want bright bags against white snow and grey skies.

Read the story (With affiliate links that help us keep the site going and no additional cost to you!):
https://fat-bike.com/2026/02/swift-industries-luminary-print-aurora-inspired-bike-bags-for-year-round-riding/

The Linn County Trails Association just shared a flexible 16‑mile loop around Cedar Rapids that blends gravel, optional singletrack, and winter fat-bike-friendly sections, plus a bonus stop at a petting zoo. It’s designed as a go-to route whether you’re on 2.2s in summer or 4.0s in February, which makes it a nice template for other towns looking to highlight fat-bike access. If you’re within striking distance of eastern Iowa, toss this one on your weekend list.
https://www.linncountytrails.org/post/february-2026-trail-news

The Weekly Dose of Fat: Micro Dose podcast is officially live.

Ideal for when your eyes are tired, your hands are cold, or you just want to listen while you dig the bike out of the garage.

Listen / subscribe:
https://fat-bike.com/category/radio/micro-dose/

This week’s wallpaper and story from Bike Across Bago features:

Grab the wallpaper and get inspired to ride your own local ice (or just admire from the couch):
https://fat-bike.com/2026/02/wallpaper-wednesday-bike-across-bago/

Best Gear for Fat-Biking (Updated Monthly)

Bookmark this one: Fat-Bike.com’s living gear list was updated again on February 16th. It covers:

Start here before you fall down a 4-hour shopping rabbit hole.

https://fat-bike.com/2026/01/fat-bike-gear-recommendations/

Trail-ready tops that don’t scream “lycra” at the pub!
Club Ride’s flannel-style or wool-look jerseys hide bike-specific features (vents, stretch, longer tail) inside a casual silhouette that still layers nicely over a base in cold weather. Great for shoulder-season fat rides and post-ride hangs; ships quickly via our partner.
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Slim liners that play nice with pogies.
A thin pair of merino liners inside your pogies gives you dexterity for zippers and snacks without sacrificing warmth, and they dry fast if you sweat them out. Simple upgrade that makes every winter ride better; winter-ready and easy to add to your next REI order.
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This is a “you could order it right now” pick for this week.

Fanttik X9 Ace Mini Bike Pump (Electric)

Tiny electric pump that can handle multiple fat tires per charge. Perfect for:

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Bonus Resource: Updated Pogies Guide on Fat-Bike.com

If you’re still riding in basic gloves on 10°F days, read this:

https://fat-bike.com/2012/01/pogies-keeping-the-digits-warm/

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Fat Bike Birkie 2026 — Saturday, February 28, 2026

The big one in Cable, WI is just about here. Multiple distances, huge fields, and the usual blend of perfect grooming + mild chaos.

Info: https://www.birkie.com/bike/events/fat-bike-birkie/

Frisco Freeze Fat-Bike Event — Photo Gallery

Colorado riders threw down at the Frisco Freeze, and Summit Daily captured the action. Great mix of race shots, winter town vibes, and pure-fat-bike energy.

Photos: https://www.summitdaily.com/news/frisco-freeze-bike-race-photos/

Mid Week Fat Bike Series — Snow-Dependent Life

Utah’s Mid Week Fat Bike Series saw their February 10 race cancelled due to lack of snow, which is… not ideal. Keep an eye on their page for the February 24 race and beyond: https://www.bikeutah.org/midweek/fatbike

Best Fat-Tire E-Bikes of 2026 — Who’s Still All-In

Electric Bike Report’s annual list includes familiar names like the Aventon Aventure 3 and Lectric XPeak2 as top picks for fat-tire e-bikes—most running 26×4” tires and built for snow, sand, and off-pavement adventures.

Read: https://electricbikereport.com/best-fat-tire-electric-bikes/

Reddit Thread of the Week: “This Is It” (r/fatbike)

A long-time winter rider posts about rapidly warming temps and fading snow after weeks of cold. It’s very “late February feelings”: enjoy what’s left, run lower pressures, and get ready for that awkward mud period where everything is rideable and also… not.

Thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/fatbike/comments/1r5icj1/this_is_it/

Fat-bike Lab (Early Access)

One more reminder:

Join the new Fat-bike Lab community here:
https://www.skool.com/fat-bike-lab-4983/about

That’s it for this week’s Dose. Whether you’re lining up for a race, sneaking in another lake-ride, or just squinting at long-range forecasts, I hope you get at least one good ride before the snow goes full mashed potatoes.

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