718 Cyclery announced this week, that it’s sponsoring NYC’s first-ever fat bike race – called “Fat and Frozen”.
The race is planned for Saturday, January 23rd at Cunningham Park in Queens NYC.
“The goal of this event is to raise awareness of large tire off-road riding, as well as showcase the work of CLIMB (Concerned Long Island Mountain Bikers),” 718 Cyclery said.
Registration is required, and beginners are welcome.
FATBIKE DEFINITIONS
–26+: 26″ rims, width >35mm, typically 50mm. Tire widths typically >2.5″, e.g. 2.8″, 3.0″. –27.5+/650+: 27.5″ rims, width >35mm, typically 50mm. Tire width typically >2.5″, e.g. 2.7″-3,.5″. –29+: 29″ rims, width >35mm. Tire width typically up to 3.0″. –XL: 26″ rims, width 60mm-103mm. Tires widths typically >3.5″, e.g. 3.8″, 4.5″, 4.8″. –2XL: 26″ rims, width 80-103mm. Tire width >5.0″.
REGISTRATION FEE
Here’s how it works:
CLIMB (Concerned Mountain Bikers of Long Island) race for free. Join here Or, make a $25 donation to CLIMB (Payment due day of race) Or, make a promise to donate 4 hours on a local CLIMB trail crew.
RACE FORMAT AND NOTES
Helmets and brakes required We will need to be extremely sensitive to ground conditions, monitoring ground moisture and temperature swings.
http://www.718c.com/fatandfrozen/
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