Another big winter weekend is lining up: Worlds are about to pop off in Leadville, the Fat Pursuit just put riders through the wringer in Idaho, and the gear cupboard is filling up with cold‑ready gloves, socks and shirts. Mix in some Yukon history, regional events, and a few tasty gear picks, and you’ve got plenty of reasons to keep the fat tires rolling.​

Racing, road‑tripping, or just poaching local groomed loops this winter—what’s your plan? Hit reply and tell me.

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Fat Bike Worlds 2026 Hits Leadville This Weekend
Three days of thin air, fat tires, and sauna-fueled recovery.
Fat Bike Worlds rolls into Leadville, Colorado, January 23–25, 2026, bringing a three‑day festival of racing, group rides, and party vibes at elevation. The 11th edition adds a full festival atmosphere with family‑friendly events and plenty of groomed snow singletrack under big‑sky Colorado views.
https://www.fatbikeworlds.org

Sauna Fest Joins the Fat Bike Worlds Circus
Race hard, then cook and chill—literally.
New this year is Sauna Fest, a mobile‑sauna and cold‑plunge add‑on at Fat Bike Worlds, turning the finish area into a “recover harder” zone with music and steam. Racers get access baked into the weekend while spectators can jump in via wristband, making the event feel as much winter festival as race.
https://fat-bike.com/2025/12/fat-bike-worlds-leadville-2026/

2026 Fat Pursuit: Minus Temps, New 30K, Same Big Idaho Energy
A winter odyssey on bike, ski, and foot in the Yellowstone region.
This year’s Fat Pursuit in Island Park, Idaho, ran under sub‑zero starts, fresh snow, and a freshly added 30K distance for newer winter racers alongside the iconic 200K. The route threaded groomed snow roads and trails in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem, serving as both a suffer‑fest and a proving ground for riders eyeing the Iditarod Trail Invitational.​
Results - https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=417849
Pix - https://www.eddieclarkmedia.com/Print-Gallery/Fat-Pursuit/2026-Fat-Pursuit
Story - https://bikepacking.com/plog/2026-fat-pursuit-recap/

Long Winters, Long History: Snow Biking in the Yukon
Before “fat bikes” were a thing, riders up north were already at it.
A recent feature traces the long history of winter biking in the Yukon, highlighting how riders have been pushing snowy routes for decades before modern fat tires made it mainstream. It’s a good reminder that winter riding culture didn’t start with carbon rims and 4.8s—it grew out of stubborn locals who refused to hang up the bike when the snow hit.​
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/the-long-history-of-winter-biking-in-the-yukon-9.7047109

Snow Angel Fat Tire Bike Race Canceled for Dangerous Cold
Even fat-bikers have a hard “nope” temperature.
The Snow Angel Fat Tire Bike Race in Stanwood, Michigan, pulled the plug on this weekend’s race due to forecast temps around 3°F and wind chills down to -24°F. The after-party is still happening, but organizers leaned toward safety for riders, volunteers, and staff.
https://www.bigrapidsnews.com/news/article/snow-angel-fat-tire-bike-race-cancels-stanwood-21308932.php

🚲❄️ PRODUCTS & GEAR RELEASES ❄️🚲

Handup ColdEST Gloves for Fat Biking
Winter-ready full-finger gloves with a fat-bike focus.
Handup’s ColdEST gloves bring an insulated, weather-resistant package aimed squarely at cold‑weather riding, with materials and cut tuned for bar feel on snow days. They land right in the sweet spot for riders who want a glove that plays nice with pogies but can also stand alone for spirited singletrack laps in biting temps.​

Pogie Lites by BIKEIOWA
Ultra-light, local-made hand protection that packs small but rides big.
Pogie Lites are water‑resistant, windproof bar covers that act like a micro‑climate for your hands, keeping wind, rain, and crud off while staying surprisingly low‑bulk. Cut, sewn, and assembled in Iowa in small batches, they’re made to play nice with your existing gloves and cockpit instead of turning the front of your bike into a sail.
https://bikeiowa.store/products/pogielites

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First Look: Handup ColdEST Gloves for Fat Biking
Review / first impressions.
Greg takes a first spin with Handup’s ColdEST gloves, digging into warmth, bar feel, and how they stack up as a dedicated winter fat‑bike option rather than just “another winter glove.” If your old mitts are crusted with ski‑hill funk, this is a timely way to window‑shop a modern upgrade.​
https://fat-bike.com/2026/01/first-look-handup-coldest-gloves-for-fat-biking/

Best Gear for Fat-Biking (Updated Monthly)
Living list of actually-in-stock, actually-tested fat-bike kit.
Greg’s building a rolling, regularly updated gear guide with tires, racks, wheels, pogies, winter layers, lights, and tools—curated around common fat-bike sizes and stuff that’s actually available to buy. Bookmark this one.
https://fat-bike.com/2025/12/fat-bike-gear-recommendations/

What’s Your Favorite Winter Fat-bike Snack?
Community feature / food for thought.
This snack‑focused piece asks riders what keeps them fueled on cold rides, from hot drinks and chocolate to salty staples and oddball trail treats. Perfect scroll material while you’re deciding whether today’s ride gets Thermos soup, gas‑station donuts, or both.​
https://fat-bike.com/2026/01/fat-bike-trail-food/

Have You Ever Introduced Someone Else to Fat-biking?
Community / reflection.
A short feature digs into how riders bring friends into the fat‑bike fold and what those first snowy rides look like. If you’ve been meaning to loan a buddy a bike and show them why winter is the best season, this might be the nudge.​
https://fat-bike.com/2026/01/have-you-ever-introduced-someone-else-to-fat-biking/

🚲❄️ RACES & EVENTS ❄️🚲

Fat Bike Worlds 2026 – Leadville, Colorado
January 23–25, 2026 – Leadville, CO, USA.
Three days of racing, riding, and festival energy in one of Colorado’s classic high‑altitude fat‑bike destinations. Expect racing on groomed Timberline trails, parties, and the new Sauna Fest to keep everyone warm between laps.
https://www.fatbikeworlds.org

Fat Bike Worlds – About / Weekend Overview
Event schedule details and festival flavor.
The “About” page lays out the Timberline Trail racing on Saturday, the enduro, and the chill‑heavy group‑ride culture that makes the weekend more than just a start line. If you’re deciding whether to race or just ride and hang out, this is where you get the full picture.​
https://www.fatbikeworlds.org/about

Snow Crown Series – Reforestation Camp Night Race (Jan 24, Suamico, WI)
Night racing, multiple categories, and proper midwinter Wisconsin vibes.
Snow Crown’s Reforestation Camp stop runs junior, beginner, intermediate, advanced, and elite categories with 2+ mile laps under the lights. If you like racing on packed snow with a headlight tunnel vision effect, this one’s you.
https://snowcrownseries.com

Winter Fat Bike Ride – Bloomington, Minnesota
Local ride in the south‑metro Twin Cities.
Bloomington is hosting a winter fat‑bike ride, giving Twin Cities riders an easy way to get some group‑ride snow miles without committing to a full race. Details include a casual format and local‑trail focus—perfect for newer riders testing out their snow legs.​
https://www.eplocalnews.org/events-archive/winter-fat-bike-ride-bloomington/

Thompson Park Fat-bike Experience – Butte, Montana (SNoFLINGA)
Part of the SNoFLINGA winter festival.
As part of Butte’s SNoFLINGA celebration, the Thompson Park Experience offers guided winter riding, festival energy, and a chance to sample local groomed terrain. It’s a great gateway for riders who want to taste winter singletrack without jumping straight into a long race.​
https://snoflinga.org/events/thompson-park-experience/

Wanoga Fat Bike Rally – Oregon
Wanoga Sno-Park, near Bend, OR (No Straight Line Event Collective).
This rally pulls riders into the Wanoga winter trail system for a mix of racing and group‑ride vibes in classic Central Oregon snow country. Expect groomed loops, community energy, and that “why don’t I live here?” feeling if you’re visiting from flatter zip codes.​
https://military-lace-084.notion.site/Welcome-to-the-Wanoga-Fat-Bike-Rally-Presented-by-No-Straight-Line-Event-Collective-2c327c26390a80c18c7af1b3716fd731

Eh Winter Enduro – Marquette, MI (Jan 31)
Enduro-style fat race on groomed South Trails.
The Eh Winter Enduro returns January 31, 2026, in Marquette’s South Trails, with three timed downhill segments and groomed snow singletrack in between. Great excuse to point your fat-bike downhill at speed.
https://findarace.com/us/events/eh-winter-enduro

Fat & Flurrious – Boyne City, Michigan
January 17, 2026 – Boyne City, MI, USA.
This one sends riders from downtown Boyne City up to the Avalanche trails for one or two laps of mixed singletrack and two‑track, then right back to town for the after‑party and awards. A fun mix of community race, proper climbing, and fat‑bike party vibes in northern Michigan winter.​
https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/MI/BoyneCity/FatFlurrious

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Amsterdam’s E-Fatbike Debate Could Ripple Outward
What happens in one bike-mad city rarely stays there.
While the current focus is on high‑powered e‑fatbikes in Amsterdam’s main park, the conversation around speed, safety, and trail access is likely to pop up in other cities with growing winter and youth e‑bike usage. For riders on legit, speed‑limited 26‑inch e‑fat rigs, it’s a reminder to ride predictably and be visible stewards before someone else writes the rules.​
URL: https://www.reuters.com/world/free-wheeling-amsterdam-cracks-down-electric-fatbikes-2026-01-22/

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Full Spectrum Cycling Show 328 – Bob Weir’s 1990 Teesdale
Podcast time: stories, steel, and snowy side quests.
This episode of Full Spectrum Cycling dives into Bob Weir’s 1990 Teesdale, mixing bike‑nerd history with current‑day winter riding chatter. Queue it up in the garage while you stud tires, wax chains, or argue with yourself about running 4.0s vs 4.8s this weekend.​
https://fullspectrumcycling.com/full-spectrum-cycling-328-bob-weirs-1990-teesdale/

Thanks for reading and for keeping the tracks packed—whether you’re hitting Worlds, chasing local race tape, or just sneaking in twilight laps after work. What race or road trip are you eyeing next—Leadville, Yellowstone, or something closer to home? Hit reply and tell me.

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