Fat Bike Fun Rides
Fat Bike Fun Rides
Allegany State Park Hosts Bike Rides Starting With “New Gears Eve” Dec. 31st
Photo / Allegany State Park
SALAMANCA - What is a fat bike? It is a mountain bike with extra-large tires to handle mud, sand and even snow. These bikes are the monster truck of the bike world. Riding them brings back the joy of riding and makes you feel like a kid again.
The Allegany State Park Environmental Education and Recreation Department and the Western New York Mountain Bike Association (WNYMBA) are excited about hosting another year of fun rides. The 5-to 8-mile fun rides are for all levels and will last up to 2 hours, depending on the weather. Riders will roll through the Red House area of the park. If there is no snow, any mountain bike is welcome. Although pre—registration is not required, if you are interested in borrowing a bike for any event, please call 716-379-6939 as bike availability is limited.
New Gear’s Eve Bike Ride begins at Camp Allegany on December 31, 2024 at 6:00 pm, with the ride starting at 6:30 pm. Grab your bike and some friends to join Allegany staff and WNYMBA members for the last ride of the year. Bring lights, wear warm and reflective gear and a helmet. Participants may be split into different paced groups, if necessary. No one will be left behind. There will be a social to follow the ride in the Recreation Hall at Camp Allegany. Bring your own dish to share. Tableware will be provided. Any questions, call the Environmental Education Department at 716-379-6939.
First Day Bike. Next Level Mountain Biking will be leading a ride in the Red House area. Meet at the Camp Allegany at 11:00am on January 1, 2025. The pace and the length of the ride will be moderate and be determined by the participants. Participants may split into different paced groups, if necessary. No one will be left behind. Fat tire bikes are suggested, given the range of conditions likely to be present, however, use your best judgement for the conditions of the day. Questions: Contact Kristian Reiber at nextlevelmountainbiking@gmail.com or 716-785-2685.
Monthly Fat Bike Rides. Meet other fat bike enthusiasts at these Friday night fun rides. Friday, January 17, February 14, March 14 at 6:30pm, with the ride starting at 6:45pm. Bring warm clothes, a helmet, a head light, and a sense of adventure. Check in will be at Camp Allegany in January and February and the Red House Administration Building on March 14th.
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