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Fat SKills Clinic, Group Rides, Pictures, Uncategorized

A nice Sunday afternoon ride with Good People :)

November 13, 2016 gregorycharlesmcneill 2 Comments

Adrian Alphonso took today’s Nov 13th Fatbike Free Clinic riders through skill building techniques and shared his lifetime of experience of riding safely and correctly. Adrian, Tom Kolesnik, and Wayne Bishop from Two Wheel Revolution were on hand to talk about coming events this winter and how we can participate and support the local Fatbike scene here in Manitoba. It was a glorious day weather wise, and the trails in Whittier Park did not disappoint this large crew. Many happy faces out there 🙂

Fat SKills Clinic, Group Rides

FatBike Skills Clinic – Sunday 13 Nov 2016

November 9, 2016 Tom Kolesnik Leave a comment

So we had so much fun at our 2nd Annual FatBike Skills Clinic this past Sunday that we decided to do it again this Sunday 13 Nov 2016 at 1:30 PM … this time we will meet at The Forks (Canopy/Atrium Tower).

Good times will be had and we can enjoy food/bevies after at the Forks Market.

Hosted by again by The Fat Levels Biketrials Team:
Adrian Alphonso and Liam Mohan will again instruct, help and cajole us into the groovy side of riding fat – the sweet spot of skills that maximize big tires and gob-smack your significant others.
Things like:
– track standing forever
– hoppity-hop-hops
– wheels to the sky
– Everest-pitch hill climbs
– logs, boulders and blocks of steel
– drop-of-doom
– Jordan jumps
– trick-escape moves
– bad-habit-busting drills
and lots more.

** Fat bikes only, please (bring, borrow or rent from WhitePineBicycleCo – in the Forks Terminal Bldg)

Fat SKills Clinic, Group Rides

2nd Annual FatBike Skills Clinic – 6 Nov 2016

November 4, 2016 Tom Kolesnik 2 Comments

Dust off your fat steeds and come out and enjoy our 2nd Annual Fatbike-Skills Clinic:
Sunday November 6th 2016 at 12:00 Noon.
Meet at Woodhaven Park at the Top of the hill by the Big Rock.
Best to ride there or park on Assiniboine Ave by the park or at the Woodhaven Community Centre.
Hosted by The Fat Levels Bike trials Team:
Adrian Alphonso and Liam Mohan will instruct, help and cajole us into the groovy side of riding fat – the sweet spot of skills that maximize big tires and gob-smack your significant others.
Things like:
– track standing forever
– hoppity-hop-hops
– wheels to the sky
– Everest-pitch hill climbs
– logs, boulders and blocks of steel
– drop-of-doom
– J jumps
– trick-escape moves
– bad-habit-busting drills
and lots more.

BYO food, hot drink, and/or cash for post clinic java.

Fat bikes only, please (borrow, don’t steal, one if you have to).

Actif Epica, Group Rides, Winnipeg Whyteout - Fat Forty Festival

Wknd Rides 16-17 Jan 16: Fort Whyte Fatness and ACTIF EPICA Recon

January 15, 2016 Tom Kolesnik

Tom Kolesnik posted for Wayne Bishop and Dan Lockery:

YES it’s going to be really cold this weekend … PERFECT! Time to get out there and confirm your frigid weather gear setup, layering, anti-goggle-fogging techniques and how to eat and drink – still (dehydration/bonking are common in extreme cold rides).

So here’s your options:
FORT WHYTE:
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Ride the newly groomed trails (thanks Wayne Bishop) at Fort Whyte to practice and pack them for the Winnipeg Whyteout – Fat Forty Festival:
Sat and Sun at 10:30 AM – meet at the Fort Whyte Alive parking lot/cafe
Link to the Groomed Trail Map or try 2 Wheel Revolution

ACTIF EPICA: Dan Lockery on AE Recon Ride
Actif Epica Recon Ride with Dan Lockery and Pete McAdams.
Date: Sunday, January 17th, 2016
Time: 9:00am
Location: St-Pierre-Jolys, we will meet in the parking lot of Le Routiere restaurant (next to the Shell station).
Purpose: To scout/preview the Actif Epica course between St. Malo and St- Pierre-Jolys, along the Crow Wing Trail (note: this section is part of both the regular and long version of the route).
Important Note: All participants join us at their own risk (e.g. please be safe, wear appropriate winter riding clothing, a helmet, bring blinky lights for improved visibility, enough food and water for the ride and a basic repair kit). Citing a famous quote, “YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU”, so please respect the nature of a winter riding adventure, it can be unforgiving.
Hope to see you on Sunday!

Group Rides, Media, Video, Winter Singletrack

Cdn Cycling Magazine – ‘Bur Oak Trail Ride’ Video – “Fat Bike Playground”!

November 29, 2015 Tom Kolesnik

Fat Tom K Productions

Look what made the Canadian Cycling Magazine …
My little Bur Oak Fattie Trail Ride Video:

Cdn Cycling Magazine article>> HERE <<

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Event, Groomed Trail Ride, Group Rides

Fat Bike Throw Down – Grand Beach – Sun 22 March 2015

March 19, 2015 Tom Kolesnik

Fat Tom K’s MFB Post:

Here it is folks, probably our last chance to gather the MB Fat Bike Herd for a group ride on groomed winter ski trails … yes, you heard me and it’s true! Once again, we have been granted access by MB Parks officials to the Grand Beach Prov Park ‘Winter/Ski’ Trails for some fat biking fun! This is just for the end of the ‘snow season’, but should bode well for future coordinating of more regular access. 🙂

So, giddy up Fatties:

When: Sunday, 22 March 2015. Start at 9:00 AM – sharp
Where: GBPP Parking lot for XC Ski/Hiking Trails
Who: Any Fat Biker
Bike Tech: Minimum 3.7 inch wide tires and low pressure – 10 PSI Max (float & traction = :-))
It’s a Fireside Potluck BBQ – bring something Eh!

Check out the Event Bible here:
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(DO NOT forget PARK PASS)

Park and Trail Map Here:
Grand Beach Prov Park – Winter Trails Map

Group Rides

Time for a revival?

October 30, 2014 Tom Kolesnik

Fat Cory’s Post:

Just seeing if anyone is still alive here. Anyone for a fattie ride on November 5th ?

FatTom says November 1, 2014 at 19:31

Yo Cory. Fattie season is upon us and yes we need to gather the herd soon. Unfortunately, I have plans on the Nov 5th, so no go for me, but I’m sure fatties will be a rolling …
Ken Stojak says November 10, 2014 at 10:08

We’re planning a Fat Tire Bike ride for Tuesday at Grand Beach for 09:30.
FatCory says November 10, 2014 at 11:54

I would love to, but I am going to spend a lazy day with my girls. What is on the radar for this weekend?
Ken Stojak says November 10, 2014 at 20:57

Heading out to Riding Mountain National Park (Whirlpool Lake) for a little camping and a whole lot of Fat Tire Actif Epica secret training
FatCiory says November 10, 2014 at 22:32

I just got back from there
Ken Stojak says November 11, 2014 at 06:47

Any snow out there?
FatCory says November 11, 2014 at 11:38

We did Reeve’s on Saturday. There was just the odd skiff here and there. All the mud at the bottom was frozen. The stream is still flowing pretty good. A non issue if you have water proof boots. There are some ice covered rocks you can inch across . We did the loop. I was really suggesting shuttling to avoid the climb back up.
We hit Brandon Hills on Sunday. Same conditions snow wise.
Ken Stojak says November 11, 2014 at 20:55

Thanks for the info. We’re hoping to do Reeve’s as well. Did you do the road, Gorge Creek or Reeve’s in reverse on the way back up? There was a couple of cm’ s worth of snow coverage at Grand Beach today. More snow coming the next few days.
FatCiory says November 11, 2014 at 22:38

We did full Reeve’s loop, then climbed to Jet junction.
FatCory says November 19, 2014 at 00:35

Ken can you email me?
Ken Stojak says November 21, 2014 at 09:57

Check your email Cory.
FatCory says November 21, 2014 at 10:07

I did, and I sent you a reply. I just resent in case it was stuck in lala land.
FatCory says November 23, 2014 at 09:48

I am assuming you never got my email this time either? I am getting yours. Maybe my replies are going to your trash?
Anyhoo I was wondering how Whirlpool went? I had some questions. Is there still wood there to burn? Is the out house still open? Is the shelter still open? How was the road into Whirlpool?
Ken Stojak says November 24, 2014 at 12:15

Nope, not getting your emails??? A tad too much snow to do Reeve’s. Went as far as we could on the North Escarpement. Firewood freshly stocked up at Whirlpool Lake. The out house stays open year round. Heated seat inoperative. The shelter at Whirlpool Lake is somewhat winterized (the 2 stoves help) The road in was snow covered bit doable.