Weekly Dose of Fat
Weekly Dose of Fat: Micro Dose #11 – Paragon Closes, Alaska Adventure, and Spring Events
If you want a quick dose of fat-bike news you can knock out before the trails turn to mush, this […]
Articles by Greg Smith
Weekly Dose of Fat
Weekly Dose of Fat: Micro Dose #10 – Frozen Trails, Frostbite, and a Bike Called the Double Bacon Cheesebrother
If you want a quick dose of fat-bike news while you’re commuting, wrenching, or staring out the window waiting for […]
Beach Riding
Port Washington Ice & Sand Fat-bike Excursion
We met up at the American Legion Post for a pre-ride beer and then hit the beach in Port Washington, […]
Weekly Dose of Fat
Weekly Dose of Fat: Micro Dose #9 – Boneyard Reborn, Soft Trails, and an Iditarod Billionaire
Five minutes of fat bike news you can knock out before your coffee gets cold or the trail turns to […]
FatBikes
Why I Just Turned Off Google Ads on Fat-bike.com
And why the ads that are left are the only ones that ever belonged here. I’ve been running fat-bike.com since […]
Site News
The Fat-bike Lab Is Live – and You’re Invited
I’ve been running fat-bike.com since 2011. Over that time, I’ve written thousands of posts, covered hundreds of events, and had […]
Weekly Dose of Fat
Weekly Dose of Fat: Micro Dose #8 – Fat Viking, Birkie, Alaska & a Small Rant
If you like your fat-bike news quick, punchy, and easy to squeeze in between rides, coffee, and questionable weather decisions, […]
Weekly Dose of Fat
Weekly Dose of Fat: Micro Dose #7 – This Week’s Fat-Bike News in Minutes
If you like your fat-bike news in a quick hit you can listen to on a commute, dog walk, or […]
Destinations
Northwoods Reset: Friends, Food, Fat Bikes
I did not drive five-plus hours to Cable, Wisconsin, to write a results recap. I drove north because I needed […]
Site News
Wallpaper Wednesday – Beluga Lake – Homer Alaska
Today’s Wallpaper Wednesday photos come from Katie Engwall via our erstwhile contributor Dave “Quitter” Lunz. Here is what she says […]
Bike Culture
Fat Bike Birkie 2026 Race-Day Dispatch
Fat Bike Birkie 2026 Race Day Dispatch: Nine Degrees, Perfect Snow, and a Whole Lot of Grins I left Milwaukee […]
Weekly Dose of Fat
Weekly Dose of Fat: Micro Dose #6 – This Week’s Fat-Bike News in Minutes
Birkie week is here and winter is still doing its chaotic thing. Some of you are riding perfect corduroy. Some […]
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Wallpaper Wednesday – A Twofer Salsa Duo
Today’s Wallpaper Wednesday photos come from Jim T. Here is his pair of Salsas with a few notes about each. […]
Weekly Dose of Fat
Weekly Dose of Fat: Micro Dose #5 – This Week’s Fat-Bike News in Minutes
If you want the highlights without the scroll, the Weekly Dose of Fat: Micro Dose is your quick-hit audio recap of what […]
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Wallpaper Wednesday – David’s Bearclaw Bruno
Today’s Wallpaper Wednesday photos come from David A. His Bearclaw Bruno is this week’s featured bike on Wallpaper Wednesday. Here […]
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What’s your go-to hand setup for winter rides?
What’s your go-to hand setup for winter rides? Pogies, gloves? What bars / grips? Warm hands = longer rides. There […]
Weekly Dose of Fat
Weekly Dose of Fat: Micro Dose — This Week’s Fat-Bike News in Minutes
If you want the highlights without the scroll, the new Weekly Dose of Fat: Micro Dose podcast is your quick hit of […]
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Swift Industries Luminary Print: Aurora-Inspired Bike Bags for Year-Round Riding
Today Swift Industries is introducing Luminary, the brand’s debut print, inspired by the aurora’s “cosmic magnetism”. The colors move. The pattern shifts. […]
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Wallpaper Wednesday – Monte in Vegas
Monte sent in today’s Wallpaper Wednesday from a ride Near Las Vegas. Got your own Wallpaper Worthy Photo?We’d like to […]
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Best Gear for Fat-Biking (Updated Monthly) | Tires, Bags, Racks, Pedals, Clothing
On this page we will be showcasing the Best Gear for Fat-Biking and keep it updated regularly!(Updated 2/16/26) Best Gear […]
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First Look: Handup ColdEST Gloves for Fat Biking
I recently got a pair of Handup’s ColdEST gloves in and so far I couldn’t be happier. I’d been eyeing […]
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Have you ever introduced someone else to fat-biking?
Nothing beats watching someone’s first fat-bike grin. Have you played tour guide for a newbie? How did it go, and […]
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What’s Your Favorite Winter Fat-bike Snack?
What’s your favorite winter fat-bike snack or trail food? Cold rides demand fuel, and every rider has a go-to. Do […]
Apparel
What’s your go-to layering system for cold fat-bike rides?
What’s your go-to layering system for cold fat-bike rides? Cold-weather riding is an art of layers. Too much and you […]
Events
Fat Bike Worlds is back in Leadville for 2026, and it’s bringing a Sauna Fest side quest
Fat Bike Worlds is heading back to Leadville, Colorado on January 23–25, 2026, with Cloud City Wheelers hosting the weekend in […]
Site News
Weekly Dose of Fat Is Moving (and Why That’s a Good Thing)
If you’ve been reading Weekly Dose of Fat for a while, you know what it is: a weekly snapshot of what’s happening […]
Apparel
Greatest of All Tees? Ibex’s GOAT Collection Makes a Strong Case
We’ve been reviewing Ibex merino wool clothing for quite awhile and have always been impressed with their comfort and versatility. […]
Site News
2025 Fat Biker’s Holiday Gift Guide: Killer Picks for Snow Season
Check back regularly as we will be adding to this list! (Updated 11/30/25) Some of these links are Affiliate Links. […]
Events
Global Fat-bike Day 2025 News!
Here are some confirmed Global Fat Bike Day events for 2025 (most on Saturday, December 6th, 2025). This is a global, highly […]
Events
10-plus Years of Hugh Jass: The Winter Fat-Bike Party That Just Keeps Rolling
The Hugh Jass series is now entering its 11th season, having celebrated its 10-year milestone in 2024. When Wisconsin winter […]
Site News
Inside the Mind of Billy Flamingo: The Big Quill Pig Story
Words by Greg Smith • Photos courtesy of Billy Flamingo A New Creature in the Fat-Bike Wild Every once in […]
Videos
Fat (Video) Tuesday – Why You Need a Fat-bike Year ‘Round
From YouTube channel Ride Year Round comes this video with an idea near and dear to our hearts, riding fat-bikes […]
Videos
Fat (Video) Tuesday – Fatbiking Spencer Glacier, Alaska
I really like this chilled out ride along the Spencer Glacier in Alaska. The filmmaker has this to say about […]
Site News
Throwback Thursday – This Week in Fat Bike History from 9-7-12
This column is all about fat-bike history! I really dig checking in on stuff that happened during the early days […]
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Fat-Bike.com Has a New Weekly Feature!
We’re launching something new here at Fat-Bike.com—our Question of the Week series! Each week, we’ll throw out one question for […]
Bikepacking
Allroy’s Cannonball 300 Bikepacking Trip
As summer turns to fall in Southern Ontario, I once again prepare for my annual bikepacking trip with three good […]
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Throwback Thursday – This Week in Fat Bike History from 8-31-12
This column is all about fat-bike history! Ride along with us as we check in on stuff that happened, back […]
Videos
Fat (Video) Tuesday – Do Fat-bikes Make Good Mountain Bikes?
How often have you heard the question “Do Fat-bikes make good mountain bikes? This video, from Ride Year Round, has […]
Site News
Throwback Thursday – This Week in Fat Bike History from 8-24-12
This column is all about fat-bike history! Ride along with us as we check in on stuff that happened, back […]
Accessories
Quad Lock MAG Case, Out Front Pro & Waterproof Wireless Charger — Two-Month Review
Disclosure: Quad Lock provided the case, mount, and waterproof charger for review. This post contains affiliate links. If you buy […]
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Throwback Thursday – This Week in Fat Bike History from 8-17-12
This column is all about fat-bike history! I really dig checking in on stuff that happened during the early days […]
Site News
Introducing Our New Support Page: Ride With Us, Keep Fat-Bike.com Rolling
For nearly 15 years, Fat-Bike.com has been a place where we share the stoke, the gear, and the adventures that […]
Beach Riding
Fat (Video) Tuesday – Chilled Out Bikepacking on the Northumberland Coast
Jeff Price (Summittoppler) has another super video this time from the Northumberland coast in England. Jeff says “This trip was […]
Beach Riding
Fat (Video) Tuesday – Exploring the Beach and Hidden Dunes of Ludington Beach.
This is Day 4, and the final day of Bikes, Boat and Goats, A Western Michigan Fatbike Beach Adventure: Fat-Bike […]