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Hey, Weekly Losers! This week’s vibe is equal parts winter race recap and “pack the car, we’re going riding.” We’ve got Fat Bike Worlds links, festival news, a couple destination roundups, and a few community-ride stories that’ll make you want to high-five your entire trailhead.
Top Stories
Official Fat Bike Worlds results are posted (go nerd out on splits)
Leadville did the thing Jan 23–25, and somehow made Sauna Fest feel like a necessary piece of race infrastructure. If you like laps, times, and the cold reality of numbers—results are live for the weekend’s events. For the record, it looks more like the Colorado State Fat-bike Championships!
https://fatbikeworlds.itsyourrace.com/Results.aspx?id=9893
Photo: David Jenne
Cold Rolled Fatbike Fest (Pine Hill Park) — February stoke
If you like demo bikes, group rides, and winter being treated like an actual season (not a problem to solve), this is your jam.
https://mountaintimes.info/2026/01/21/cold-rolled-fatbike-fest-celebrates-winter-riding-at-pine-hill-park-this-february/
Easy & scenic fat tire trails (Utah)
A “bring the family / bring the homies / bring snacks” list of rides that aren’t pure suffering.
https://www.skiutah.com/blog/authors/paula/enjoy-easy-and-scenic-fat-tire-trails
Best spots to try fat biking Up North
Cabin fever antidote, served as a destination roundup.
https://mynorth.com/winter-sports/5-best-spots-to-try-fat-biking-up-north/
Products & Gear Notes
Studded tire availability/pricing baseline (45NRTH listings):
Check out all the tires at Performance (and there are a bunch!)
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You May Have Missed These (Fat-bike.com)
Monte in Vegas
Fat-biking Gear Recommendations - https://fat-bike.com/2026/01/fat-bike-gear-recommendations/
Monte’s Wallpaper Wednesday - https://fat-bike.com/2026/01/wallpaper-wednesday-monte-in-vegas/
Handup ColdEST Gloves - https://fat-bike.com/2026/01/first-look-handup-coldest-gloves-for-fat-biking/
Gear Picks of the Week
Pogies (aka: “I like having fingers”)
Check them out at Amazon.
Need a tubeless sealant refresh?
There are a bunch of different brands at Amazon. I still stick with Stan’s but there are many good choices.
If you are not tubeless, pick up some spare 26x4 tubes.
Heck, even if you do run tubeless these can still come in handy!
Races, Events, and Community Rides
Another Ride For Jack - Fundraiser Ride
Cold Rolled Fatbike Fest (Rutland, VT):
Another Ride for Jack (fundraiser/community ride) The proceeds from the event support summer camps and initiatives for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).:
Random Fat (because winter is a whole personality)
Ride a fat bike along the river:
Fat bikes at Summerstown Trails:
Blivet — Winter upgrades that don’t quit. Plus, Blivet now has a US warehouse shipping direct to you.
If your ride plan includes snow, ice, and “oops it’s colder than expected,” Blivet’s the kind of brand you want in your corner.
Shop/learn more: https://blivetsportsusa.com
Until next week:
Ride smart, pack snacks you’ll actually eat when it’s cold, and don’t be afraid to call it a “scenic loop” instead of a “recovery ride.” Same thing.
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