The 3rd Annual Global Fat Bike Summit will take place over 2 days in Ogden, UT on January 24th and 25th, 2014. The event brings together dealers, consumers, land managers, fat bike manufacturers and media representatives to promote fat bikes’ low environmental impact, seek access to lands currently off limits to bikes, and explores the potential for local economic growth opportunity such access can bring.
The two-day event, co-sponsored by Quality Bicycle Products and Ogden City, combines educational seminars, a fat bike expo, a festival, and a race. The first day will consist of educational seminars focused on fat bikes’ uniquely low environmental impact and the revenue potential generated by allowing fat bikes access to public lands. Day two presents the festival and expo, with hands-on opportunities for guests to learn more about the bikes by riding them and talking with representatives from various fat bike brands. Races for both advanced and beginner fat bike riders will be included.
Previously hosted in Island Park, ID, the Fat Bike Summit moves this year to Ogden, UT, an outdoor recreation mecca and home of QBP’s west coast distribution center. In recent years, the city of Ogden has been building a reputation as an accessible, versatile center for cyclists, climbers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. The city has concentrated on public land access, trail building, and building in-town bicycle-friendly infrastructure. These investments are reaping rewards, and organizers of the Summit are leveraging this success as evidence of the economic viability of allowing greater land access.
The Global Fat Bike Summit will also feature a fat bike race that will take place at Mt. Ogden Golf Course nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch range. You can choose from Advanced/Elite or Novice/Beginner categories. The Novice/Beginner course is roughly 15K and will begin at 11am. The 25K Advanced/Elite flight will start at 1pm. Riders will make 4 passes through the Expo and Festival area where they will be cheered on by local spectators and heckled by their favorite pals. Stick around afterwards for raffles, liquid recovery and local fare.
The first 150 participants to register will receive this commemorative bottle opener so be sure to register early and save your place at the starting line!
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The 2014 Fat Bikes Summit takes place January 24th and 25th, 2014. The expo, demo rides, and races will be held in the foothills above the city on the grounds of the Mount Ogden Golf Course and will be hosted by the GOAL Foundation and Ogden City. The GOAL Foundation is a local non-profit that encourages people to “Get Out And Live”® through participation and volunteerism at local events.
Summit Schedule
Day
Time
Event
Location
Friday
10–11:30am
Land Mangers Educational Seminars (Must register to attend)
The Summit Hotel
11:30am–12:30pm
Fat Bike Demos for Seminar Attendees
The Summit Hotel
12:30–1:30pm
Lunch for Seminar Attendees
The Summit Hotel
12:30–4pm
Land Mangers Educational Seminars
The Summit Hotel
5–8pm
Global Fat Bike Summit Pre-Party Hosted by TRP
Alleged/Moxie
6pm
Sundance Film Festival Screening (Tickets required)
Peery’s Egyptian Theater
9pm
Sundance Film Festival Screening (Tickets required)
Peery’s Egyptian Theater
Saturday
9am–12:30pm
Race Registration & Packet Pick Up
Mt. Ogden Golf Course
10am–4pm
Festival & Expo
Mt. Ogden Golf Course
11am–3pm
Demo Bikes Available (Must stay on test track)
Mt. Ogden Golf Course
11:30am–3pm
Games & GOAL Kids Zone (Fat bike games, hot chocolate, marshmallow roasting, food, and more)
Mt. Ogden Golf Course
11am
Beginner Race Start (Race time approximately 1 hour)
Mt. Ogden Golf Course
1pm
Advanced Race Start (Race time approximately 2 hours)
Mt. Ogden Golf Course
3pm
Awards/Raffle
Mt. Ogden Golf Course
6-10pm
After Party (Open to everyone)
Roosters Brewing Co.
Sunday
6pm
Sundance Film Festival Screening (Tickets required)
Peery’s Egyptian Theater
9pm
Sundance Film Festival Screening (Tickets required)
Peery’s Egyptian Theater
10am
Industry Fun Ride (Guided ride open to everyone, demo bikes will not be available for this ride)
Snowbasin
For more information about the Fat Bike Summit & Festival visit - http://fatbikesummit.com/