Category Archives: Video

Fat Bike Race, Fat Viking Race, Video

Fat Video Time: 2019 Fat Viking Race in Geilo, Norway

Check out this excellent Fat Viking Race Promo Video just made by Mattieu Leroux,  who I have been connecting with over the last few months about his plans to race the FV150 this year in Geilo, Norway, which is organized by Race Director and Fat Viking champion and my friend Nina Gassler (I did some fatbiking and bivy camping on Lake Winnipeg with her in 2016 and race the first FV175 in 2017):

 

The Fat Viking is an excellent Winter Endurance Race held in stunningly beautiful Geilo, Norway in very hilly terrain (big ski hills, lots of multi-use XC ski trails, etc) with usually lots of deep snow and challenging winter weather conditions.

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Race Director Nina Gassler has built a strong organizing team (The FatViking Society)!
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Are you ready for a Challenge worthy of a Viking?

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Not sure yet?  Okay then, check out my little video from racing the 2017 FV175:


How about these maps and views from the race (Btw January 2017 was a very unusually warm period in Geilo and so in the lower terrain it was very icy, so we all rode fully studded tires and needed studs on our boots as well!  Last year they had tons of snow before and during the race!):

Fat Viking 175 - Maps View

Fat Viking 175 - Vertical View

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That’s what I thought … of course you are ready!

Links here:
http://www.geilo-aktiv.com/no/fat-viking

https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatviking/

Cheers, Fat Tom K (1st year addition Fat Viking)

 

Grooming Winter Fatbike Trails, Video, Winter Singletrack

Fat Video Time: “Cold Spokes” – Volunteer Fatbike Trail Grooming

WOW!  Check out this very inspiring video just released on YouTube called “Cold Spokes”, which tells the story of the volunteer trail groomers keeping the network of winter fatbike trails open for riding in Michigan, USA.

As they describe it:
“The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is home to roughly 80 miles of groomed [winter Fat Bike] trails. It is the largest network in North America. These trails exist thanks to the contributions of local land owners and government entities, and they thrive thanks to the volunteer efforts of a handful of dedicated hard working people.”

Enjoy:

I must say this video has come along at a very pivotal time for me, as I am about to commit to some ‘soon to be announced’ endeavours in support of increased winter fatbike trail access and grooming, support to our growing local fatbike race series and for me personally to enable more Fatbike Adventures in Manitoba.

So, I too will soon join the ‘gang’ of Manitoban fatbikers who own one of these sweet rigs … the SnowDog,

 

It’s not hard for me to imagine these SnowDogs out on Lake Winnipeg … making recon trips and grooming a track:SnowDog Pic - 1

Plus hauling gear and or people as needed:
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Here’s to more adventures and fun ahead … ‘Rolling our Fatties’! 🙂

Cheers, Fat Tom K

Fat Bike Bivy Camping, Video

Fat Video Time: Bivy A Month (BAM) Challenge – South Snowdon, UK

Check this Bivy A Month (BAM) video from South Snowdon, UK that I picked up from Fat-Bike.com’s MAM Challenge:
https://fat-bike.com/2018/07/bivvy-a-month-challenge-7/

Here’s a few photos from the Fat-Bike.com BAM post:

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There you go, more motivation to get out and adventure with your fatbike!

Cheers, Fat Tom K

Summer Trail Riding, Video

Fat Video Time: Expert Fatbiker Shreds MTB Trail

I spotted this video thanks to Fat-Bike.com and their recent ‘Fat (video) Tuesday‘ post and it got me thinking of our very own Wayne Bishop and his super trail riding/stunts skills!

Check out this expert fatbiker (Pat Smudge) shredding some challenging MTB trail on this YouTube video “Exploring NEW Bentonville, AR Area MTB Trails!!“:

Cheers, Fat Tom K

Alfred Barr - We Remember, Lake Winnipeg Fatbike Adventures, Media, Video, Winter Camping

CBC ‘le tele journal’ TV Report: “Cycling on a Frozen Lake”

Here’s a link to our CBC Radio-Canada ‘le tele journal’ TV story about our Lake Winnipeg Fatbike adventure (in French and some interviews in English including Keith Holm, Jeff Hobden, Kathryn Adams, Patrick Stevens and me):

Check it out HERE or click the image below:

CBC Video - 5 Mar 18 - Cycling on a Frozen Lake

Cheers, Fat Tom K

Fat Bike Race, Video

Fat Video Time: 2WR’s 2018 Falcon Ridge MB Fatbike Race

Here’s a video I made using my new Mavic Pro drone and Go Pro camera at 2 Wheel Revolution’s Falcon Ridge Manitoba Fatbike Race held on 14 Jan 2018.

I’ve been really busy with preparations for upcoming fatbike adventures on Lake Winnipeg next weekend, but I found some time in the last few days to give proper editing focus to this video.

Conditions at the race were excellent but challenging with new snow that had been groomed well on wooded singletrack and open lake sections that also wound around the Falcon Ridge ski hill, up to the ‘Top of the World’ Lookout and across High Lake before returning to the ski chalet. At the chalet there was live music, hot cooked food and beverages to go with a casual and fun party atmosphere!

Best quote of the weekend about how was it out there? … Kathy: “Awesome – Winter Wonderland!”  Yes – IT WAS just that and more!

I hope this video captures the excitement, fun and community that is fatbiking and racing in Manitoba … all thanks to Wayne Bishop and his 2WR Team of members and volunteers!   Enjoy:

This should get you pumped for the next race in the 2WR FB Race Series, happening tomorrow Sun 25 Feb 2018 at Fort Whyte Alive in Winnipeg! 🙂

Sadly, I will not be able attend the race tomorrow 😦 … as I will be doing on a snowmobile recce and trail grooming day on Lake Winnipeg with big support from Kevin Champagne (his snowmobiles). 

Lake Winnipeg Fatbike Adventures, Video, Winter Camping

Fat Video Time: Campsite Trial Setup for the 2018 ‘Alfred Barr’ Lake Wpg Fatbike Crossing & Campover

It was time to trial our planned Camp Site setup for the “2018 ‘Alfred Barr’ Lake Winnipeg Fatbike Crossing & Campover” adventure weekend planned for 2-4 March 2018.

Tenting Base Camp Layout - Lake Wpg Fatbike Campover 2018

At the centre is a Double Combo large tent that will be heated for our main communal retreat, plus five 6-Person tents, two large ice fishing pop up shelters for cooking & eating, plus a small shelter for our Toilet Tent.  Additional 2-6 Person tents will be added as required.

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This trial was a good way for our Leaders Team to check out the set up procedures and make any corrections (such as more guy ropes).  We all agreed that the tents and shelters work great and are quite easy to set up and secure with the right stakes and ice screws.

Tent City Camp Site

Check out my video below:

Cheers, Fat Tom K

Global Fat Bike day, Video

Fat Video Time: 2017 Winnipeg Global Fat Bike Day Ride

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Once again our 6th Annual Winnipeg Global Fat Bike Day Ride was a blast, with more than 55 riders taking part and having casual fun and connecting while riding and sharing stories over hot chili and drinks!  🙂
Check it out:
Thanks again to Gregory ‘G-Mac’ McNeill for the great pics (especially our ‘iconic’ group picture), to my Lori K who hosted the chilifest (sore wrist precluded riding this year) and our ride organizers and guides Keith Holm, Guy Anthony and ‘Lou Fatinski’.  🙂

Group Rides, Video, Woodcock Fat Bike Group Rides

Fat Video Time: ‘Hang Loose’ Woodcock Fat Bike Club Ride

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Seriously, ya need to get out to Woodcock Cycle Works on Thursday nights at 6:00 PM for a snappy and fun group fat bike ride.  All ya need (besides a fatbike and some lights) is to be a WCW club member or have an MCA license and sign a waiver.

I had a blast ‘Hanging Loose’ with them on the trails and paths for a few hours and following Nicolas’ lead … check it out:

Fat Bike Birkie, Fat Viking Race, Video

Fat Video Time: 2017 Fat Viking 175 Race

Here my little video about the 2017 Fat Viking 175 Winter Endurance Race held this past week Geilo, Norway.  Due to circumstances I did not have a lot of Go Pro footage to work with, but this will give you a glimpse at some of the scenery to capture the event.

Thanks again and huge congratulations to Nina Gassler and her supporting volunteers (the Fat Viking Society) and putting on such a superb race event and for racing it like a True Viking Hero!

Cheers, Fat Tom K

Fat Bike Race, Video, Winnipeg Whyteout - Fat Forty Festival

Video Trailer: Winnipeg Whyteout – Fat Forty Festival

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Here’s my Trailer for the 2016 Winnipeg Whyteout – Fat Forty Festival, held today 24 Jan 2016 at the Fort Whyte Alive, City Of Winnipeg Nature Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Lots of great fun was had on a challenging fat bike trails with a mix of firm snow packed pathways and softer packed singletrack that required some pushing today due to recent high winds that drifted the open sections. Problem? MEH! We just pressed on and had a blast 🙂
Big thanks to Jaxon Locken of WoodCock Cycleworks, Wayne Bishop of 2 Wheel Revolution, Park City Timers, John Paige our Medic and many many volunteers and of course sponsors!

Music Credit: Scott Altham for “Transitional Moment” from ccMixter.org
Photo Credit: Gregory McNeill