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Fat Bikes Hit the ‘Boat

February 14, 2015 By Bike People

Fat Bikes Hit the ‘Boat

Steamboat riders aren’t just restricted to biking in summer anymore. The new craze of fat bikes has hit town in force, opening up countless new snow-riding options in the wintertime. “Steamboat’s perfect for it,” says local Robert Orr, who competed in Idaho’s 200-kilometer-long Fat Pursuit Race through Yellowstone this year. “We get great snow and have great terrain for it that’s not too steep or rocky.” Fat bike retailers like Orange Peel Bicycle Service, Ski Haus and Wheels reported record rentals over the winter, as a subpar snow year proved perfect for fat bike pedaling. “It's fun and different,” says Moots President Butch Boucher. “Our guys like to ride the single track they ride in the summer. Plus, it’s super accessible here, and the equipment keeps getting better; ... [Continue Reading]

Filed Under: What to Do, Winter Biking Tagged With: fat bikes, industry trends, trail etiquette

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