GEAR
The BRANWYN Bralette
The BRANWYN Bralette Thank you to fat bike girl, Krista Snyder, in Lander, Wyoming, for her review of the BRANWYN bralette: Early in the winter of 2020, I was having a terrible time finding a merino wool bra that fit a bustier person, such as myself. After...
Velocio Zero Bib Tight
Velocio Zero Bib Tight My idea of heaven is to spend all day on my fatbike in the snow. Pair that with a mid-ride fire and a flask of whiskey shared amongst friends, and you have a perfect day. The challenge with cold weather rides is being able to take a quick pit...
Bontrager Women’s Fat Bike Pants
Bontrager Old Man Winter Fat Bike Pants Winner-winner-chicken-dinner - the women's wind and water-resistant Bontrager old man winter soft-shell fat bike pants are made for winter cycling and fat biking in the snow. Thank you to Elliott Smith, fat bike girl in Ontario,...
Mons Royal Wool Women’s Enduro VT Jersey
Mons Royal Wool Women's Enduro VT Jersey WOOL IS A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND. Or should be! Enter this little ditty: the Mons Royal Enduro VT Jersey. This is a great 3-season short-sleeved jersey which is feathery soft. The mesh side panels make it nice 'n breezy for summer...
Women’s Winter Cycling Pants for Fat Biking Bliss
Women's Winter Cycling Pants for Fat Biking Stay warm, ride happy. Part II.facebookinstagramyoutubeDrumroll please, here is a list of women's winter cycling pants that were recommended by women fat bikers. Also included at the end are a few men's-only pants (also...
6 Essential Bike Bags and What to Carry for Winter Fat Biking
6 Essential Bike Bags and What to Carry for Winter Fat BikingI don’t think about what to wear for a winter ride. I wear the same kit for every ride and keep it handy in a laundry basket dedicated to my cycling clothes. I also carry the same items for every ride and...
How to Dress for Winter Cycling
How to Dress for Winter Cycling Stay warm, ride happy. Part III. In Wyoming we are lucky that we don't have much humidity. The main enemy on my winter rides is sweat. My go-to ride starts with a steep climb of 2,000 feet, which makes for a bone-chilling...
12 Things to Consider When Buying a Fat Bike
12 Things to Consider When Buying a Fat Bike Special Contributor: Christina Grande of Alaska Bike AdventuresBuying a fattie? Congrats on your gateway to winter fun! The best thing that you can do is take some test drives. Borrow bikes from friends. Try different...
Winter Cycling Boots for Fat Biking
Winter Cycling Boots for Fatbiking and Tips for Keeping Your Feet WarmStay warm, ride happy. Part II.This is Part II of the Stay Warm, Ride Happy series. Also see Winter Pants for Fat Biking. The biggest challenge with winter cycling on my fat bike is finding the...
5 Perfect Presents for Your Favorite Fat Biker
5 Perfect Presents for Your Favorite Fat BikerOr... Treat Yo' Self!I started riding fat bikes back when they were still called “snow bikes” and I’ve found a few things that make for the hap/happiest winter riding. Buy them for your favorite fat biker! Buy them for...
10 Must-Haves for Winter Fat Biking
10 Must-Have Items for Winter CyclingWhen I started riding fat bikes in the winter I wore my Sorel Pac boots (bought in 1992) and my cross-country ski pants over cycling tights. It worked just fine so if you are new to fat biking don’t feel like you need all the gear,...