Another week, another batch of snow, groomers, and grins on fat tires. From Quebec resort town stoke to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom “winter cycling revolution,” plus new Fatshoe races and classic series rolling again, winter is officially on. There’s also fresh event news, some affiliate‑friendly gear picks, and a timely fat-bike.com snack debate to fuel your next long ride.​

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Mont-Tremblant sells winter fat-biking to the masses
Quebec resort town leans into “the bike that loves winter.”
Tremblant Express ran a friendly primer on fat-biking at Mont-Tremblant, framing fat bikes as an easy, all-ages way to explore winter with local rentals, groomed trails, and tips for first-timers. This is the kind of mainstream coverage that quietly grows the sport by putting nervous skiers and condo guests onto 4‑inch rubber instead of the couch.​
https://tremblantexpress.com/en/fatbike-le-velo-qui-aime-lhiver/

Northeast Kingdom doubles down on snow singletrack
“Winter cycling revolution” language out of northern Vermont.
Northstar Monthly spotlighted fat-biking in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, calling it a winter cycling revolution built on groomed networks, local bike shops, and four-season tourism. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to point the rig toward Kingdom Trails this winter, this is it.​
https://www.northstarmonthly.com/kingdom_guide/almanac/outdoors/fat-biking-the-northeast-kingdom-a-winter-cycling-revolution/article_38eea9bf-634c-4200-ab10-2497e553f935.html

Fatshoe races hit Vernon, BC
Snowshoes meet fat-tires on the same trail system.
Vernon Morning Star previewed new “Fatshoe” races at Sovereign Lake, mixing fat-bikes and snowshoers on the ski hill trail network with winter festival vibes. If you ride in the Okanagan, this looks like a great way to sneak in race intensity without the full-on XC ski seriousness.​
https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/01/07/fatshoe-races-hit-vernon-ski-hill-trails/

Community calendar love for local fat-bike rides
Midwest winter events hiding in plain sight.
The St. Louis Park–Hopkins community calendar lists winter bike happenings and outdoor events that can be perfect low-key fat-bike meetups in Minneapolis suburbs. If you’re local to the Twin Cities, it’s a reminder to scan community calendars for fat-bike-adjacent stuff, not just the big race flyers.​
URL: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_sailor/free/st-louis-park-hopkins-calendar-jan-8-15/article_7df54d79-332d-4f66-a2f3-e731bc028dd1.html

Wolf Tooth Components bar and drivetrain bits
Cold‑friendly precision from Minnesota folks who get winter.
Wolf Tooth’s levers, remote clamps, and small drivetrain parts are low‑drama upgrades when frozen mud and slop try to wreck your shifting. Tossing a couple of spares in your kit now is cheaper than ending a big snow ride stuck in one gear.​
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Bar Mitts Extreme Cold for warmer hands
Classic pogies that turn sketchy cold rides into all‑day missions.
If you’re still riding in thin gloves and suffering, a set of pogies like Bar Mitts or Moose Mitts is the biggest comfort upgrade you can bolt on for winter. You’ll run lighter gloves, keep better bar feel, and actually want that extra lap on the groomer loop.​
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Fat Bike Worlds is back in Leadville for 2026
Feature / event preview.
Fat-bike.com broke down the return of Fat Bike Worlds to Leadville, Colorado, with dates, trail details, and the new Sauna Fest add‑on to keep you toasty between laps. If you’ve been dreaming about a destination race with groomed singletrack and absurd post‑ride sauna culture, this one needs a star on your calendar.​
URL: https://fat-bike.com/2025/12/fat-bike-worlds-leadville-2026/

What’s Your Favorite Winter Fat-bike Snack?
Community Q&A / conversation starter.
A fresh fat-bike.com post asks riders what they actually eat on cold rides—everything from hot drinks to weird pocket snacks is fair game. It’s the perfect thread to pillage for ideas, or to confess your own frozen Snickers habit.​
URL: https://fat-bike.com/2026/01/fat-bike-trail-food/

10-plus Years of Hugh Jass: The Winter Fat-Bike Party
Feature on a long‑running Wisconsin series.
This piece walks through a decade of Hugh Jass winter shenanigans and previews the 2026 race schedule across Wisconsin. If you live anywhere near Trek HQ or Milwaukee, this is your reminder that “training” can absolutely include costumes and post‑ride beers.​
URL: https://fat-bike.com/2025/11/hugh-jass-winter-fat-bike-party/

Fat Pursuit – Island Park, Idaho
January 9–11, 2026 – endurance classic with a new 30K option.
This year’s Fat Pursuit weekend in Island Park, ID adds a 30K distance to the usual 60K and 200K sufferfest menu, which is great if you want the vibe without the full zombie march. Registration and race info are live on the event site, so if you’re reading this on Thursday you’re either packing or already driving north.​
Info: https://www.fatpursuit.com

Norpine Fat Bike Classic – North Shore, Minnesota
January 9–11, 2026 – Cook County, MN.
The Norpine Fat Bike Classic rolls along groomed trails near Lake Superior, with registration open and dates set for January 9–11. Expect a mix of woods, lake views, and that particular Minnesota version of “it’s not that cold” in the parking lot lies.​
Info: https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/norpine-fat-bike-classic/3192/

Fat Bike Worlds 2026 – Leadville, Colorado
January 23–25, 2026 – Colorado Mountain College trails.
Fat Bike Worlds returns to Leadville with Cloud City Wheelers hosting and the Timberline Trail System providing thin‑air groomed singletrack. The new Sauna Fest twist means your post‑race strategy might involve as much sweating in wood as on snow.​
Info: https://www.fatbikeworlds.org

Hugh Jass 2026 opener – Trek HQ, Wisconsin
January 17, 2026 – Waterloo, WI.
The Hugh Jass series kicks off at Trek’s World Headquarters on a course that mixes CX‑style features, obstacles, and plenty of party energy. If you’re in Wisconsin, this is the closest thing to a required attendance event for fat-bike goofballs.​
Info: https://fat-bike.com/2025/11/hugh-jass-winter-fat-bike-party/

2026 Fat Vasa – Minnesota
January 11, 2026 – classic fat and XC celebration.
The Fat Vasa in Minnesota runs on January 11 with races starting at 10 a.m., bringing fat bikes into a longtime ski‑centric event. It’s a good pick if you like sharing the woods with both skinny skis and 4‑inch tires in the same morning.​
Info: https://www.bikemn.org/events/fat-vasa-2026/

Leadville e‑fat rentals for Worlds visitors
Rental fleets ready for winter visitors, including wide‑tire options.
Local shops highlighted in Fat Bike Worlds coverage, like Cycles of Life and Tennessee Pass Nordic Center, offer fat-bike rentals and may include 26‑inch e‑fat options for out‑of‑towners. If you’re e‑curious but not ready to buy, a rental weekend in Leadville might be the least painful way to test modern 26‑inch electric fatties in real snow.​​
Info: https://arkvalleyvoice.com/fat-bike-worlds-will-return-to-leadville-in-2026-joined-by-new-sauna-festival/

Resort town e‑fat experiments
Quiet expansion of rental fleets into wide‑tire e‑assist.
Resort destinations like Tremblant and North Shore tourism centers increasingly mention fat-bike rentals alongside broader winter offerings, and many fleets now include 26‑inch e‑fat bikes for guided or limited‑range use. Expect more “try an e‑fat loop” options aimed at non‑riders who want to join the fun without needing mid‑season fitness.​

Poland Municipal Forest New Year’s stoke
Trailhead photo, big tires, and day‑one‑of‑the‑year vibes.
A New Year’s Day fat-bike shot out of Poland Municipal Forest made the social rounds, with riders celebrating a “great first day of 2026 on the Fatbike.” It’s a nice reminder that the best resolution is often just “ride the big tires more, worry less.”​
URL: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rbrtc/posts/25752176457803368/

Highlands Fat Bike Series primer
Maryland’s Deep Creek region leans into winter fat.
Deep Creek Times published a friendly explainer on the Highlands Fat Bike Series, likening fat bikes to the “snowshoes of bicycles” and inviting folks into groomed winter riding. Another sign that small regions are treating fat-biking as a real tourism tool, not just a side hobby for the locals.​
URL: https://deepcreektimes.com/highlands-fat-bike-series/

Thanks for rolling through another Weekly Dose of Fat. May your groomers keep on keeping on, your snacks unfrozen, and your derailleurs un‑iced this week.

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