Category Archives: Bison Butte at Fort Whyte

Bison Butte at Fort Whyte, Informative, Pictures

Aerial Views of Bison Butte Trails Development

July 20, 2018 Tom Kolesnik

Here a few drone view pictures shared by Wayne Bishop of 2 Wheel Revolution showing some of the recent development at Bison Butte (located at Fort Whyte Alive in Winnipeg) that he has been helping Alex Man and others accomplish recently.

Check it out:

If you see Wayne, Alex or any of the volunteers; make sure you say a huge thanks!

For those not familiar with Bison Butte, check out this TrailForks weblink:
https://www.trailforks.com/region/bison-butte-recreational-trails-23081/map/

Cheers, Fat Tom K

Bison Butte at Fort Whyte, Fat Bike Race

Get your vibe on: 2WR’s Fort Whyte Fatbike Race – 25 Feb 2018

February 20, 2018 Tom Kolesnik

Posted for Wayne Bishop of 2 Wheel Revolution:

It’s a vibe ….. come get yours on . It’s the people, for the people and about the people. Make a friend, make a rival and make your own path!

Register for the FortWhyte Alive stop [2nd of the MB Fatbike Race Series] in the heart of Winnipeg brought to you by Lake of the Woods Brewing Company
Park at the main lot get your bike and gear and spin to the Siobhan field house. Two left turns and follow the road.

Get changed in the heated facility, leave your gear, change of clothes and race supplies at the field house.

Please Pre reg soon, so we can make sure we have lots of food for you! Don’t and I WONT guarantee you a lunch. Help me help you!

Stoked to raise an elbow with you all!

Jade SignWorks is my hero …… great guys led by the one and only Mark Seel.
You know he is champion by the way he came through in the clutch. Another great friend of the 2WR, making sure you all are taken care of. Thanks for the support, making 2WR stand out and most of all, pride in what you do. Check these bad boys out. And he doesn’t even do trophies! INCREDIBLE.

I’ve been busy grooming the Bison Butte sections and it’s setting up super sweet!

Thanks to Olympia Cycle & Ski and Bikes & Beyond for their continued support!

See you all soon!

Bison Butte at Fort Whyte, Fat Bike Race, Race Report

2WR’s Fort Whyte Fatbike Race was a Blast!

February 13, 2017 Tom Kolesnik

Wow!!! That was a Blast! Wayne Bishop, his 2 Wheel Revolution Team and a bunch of volunteers just served up a huge Fatty Race and Fun Fest! Many local fatty racers and some just out to ride and check it out had a great day of racing, socializing and building community! I enjoyed myself immensely! 🙂

Thanks Wayne, your excellent family and 2WR Team!

Check it out in pics:

32634863050_9d68f912ab_k — Wayne out for one last sweep of the course.

32975270146_948f3b51f5_k — It’s a family endeavour with 2 Wheel Revolution. 🙂

32201440583_a489576742_k — Large crowd of excited Fatties! 🙂

32975278046_5682b17dbe_k — Lou checking to ensure tire pressures are low enough to roll and ‘float’ on the groomed trails – not rutting allowed here.

32975271346_df29e02d00_k — Robert Paige and his Xtreme Sports Medics Safety Team are THE GO-TO Medic Team for outdoor sporting events in Manitoba and the cycling community depend on them – always!

33016740865_0ea97bb4c3_k — No pressure … really! 😉

32975234746_664d6724a7_k — 30K Experts ready to roll. Adrian & Liam (Fat Levels Team) in the spot light.

32890640911_a50daa70c7_k — ‘Lou Fatinski’ Rolling His Fatty’ …

32171963684_3a0839827f_k — Jonathan’s all smiles! 🙂

32171974714_b6185e09f8_k — Keith knows how to pop a wheelie (and ride a unicycle for that matter)!

33016832155_f57888585c_k — Seriously, half a second later I was pop’n just like Keith! 😉

32201423993_041366b0c3_k — Gregory ‘G-Mac’ McNeill doing what he does best – himself! 🙂

32634786780_3629427893_k — When the Race Organizer, Groomer and Director serves you free beer … you know you are spoiled and arrived in Fatty Bike Heaven! Thanks Wayne! 🙂

32171853474_8d9f33eea6_k — Stojak!!!!!!!!

32975238646_4923971545_k — Right on Janice! 🙂

33016687935_edc3e2934a_k — Well done Christa!

32861313922_d556b66975_k — G-Mac and Wayne … you can feel the love!

33016694665_33e6f4b51c_k — Well dressed Champions!

Yup – a total Blast indeed! Can’t wait until Race three in the series … next up Birch on March 19th 2017 …

Trophies are on the line! 🙂

Cheers, Fat Tom K

Bison Butte at Fort Whyte, Fat Bike Birkie

2WR’s Fort Whyte Fatbike Race: Looking Great for Sunday, 12 Feb 2017!

February 8, 2017 Tom Kolesnik

Posted for Wayne Bishop of 2 Wheel Revolution:

“Froze my towkis off today … conditions will be great …..and super solid for the weekend! Registration closes Thursday night and all prices will be increased by 20 $. So log in at shop at 2wheelrevolution.ca now and sign up. We need your support to make things like this happen! And if you can’t make it this weekend get some merchandise or donate to the cause.”

“So here you have it!!! A great rock hard course 9.55 km at an average 30 minute lap! There is a out and back 2 way section to the Sterling Lyon Parkway!! A mix of single, double track ,climbing and pathways. You will see deer, bison and the leaders will definitely see a owl! Please no riding on course until Sunday, we have worked our asses off getting this ready for all.”

So Giddy Up Fatties – see you all on Sunday!

Cheers, Fat Tom K

Bison Butte at Fort Whyte, Group Rides

2WR Club Fatbike Ride at Bison Butte – Picture Perfect

January 30, 2017 Tom Kolesnik

Posted for Wayne Bishop of 2 Wheel Revolution:

“Membership has its privileges! Become a team member at 2wheelrevolution.ca and be part of something that means something! We have big plans for 2018 … will you be in the middle or watching from the sidelines! All levels and ages!
Photo credit: Gregory C. MacNeil”

Bison Butte at Fort Whyte, Fat Bike Race

Excitement Building for 2WR Fort Whyte Alive Fatbike Race – 12 Feb 2017

January 26, 2017 Tom Kolesnik

Posted for Wayne Bishop of 2 Wheel Revolution (2WR):

“Thanks to some more amazing help things are tracking in! Trails are very delicate now so please respect the signs and our process! It is gonna take a monumental amount of work but the foundation is being laid for an amazing day of Manitoba Fat Bike Race Series. If you liked Falcon your gonna love The Fort! Sign up now as we will be shutting Registration down on Feb 7.”