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Fat Biking

Looking to make the most out of winter? Want to try out a unique snowsport? Love spending time outdoors in the mountains? Give fat biking a try! In recent years, this snow-season innovation has become a staple in our mountain communities, nordic centers, and winter-access trails. Named for their oversized tires, fat bikes provide extra surface area and traction for biking on snow.

Fat Biking 101

Trying out a new sport can feel daunting, but don’t let that stop you! Here are a few tips to make your first day on a fat bike enjoyable.

Trail Etiquette:

  • Fat bikers yield to other trail users. Fat bikes have brakes- skis don’t!
  • Fat bikes are a new sport on the trails- please be courteous to other trail users.
  • Avoid a trail if you are leaving a rut deeper than one inch if you are struggling to ride in a straight line, or if you are post-holing

What To Bring: 

  • Thermal, quick-drying baselayers and a warm, water-resistant outer layer
  • Lightweight ski pants
  • Hat, balaclava/face mask, gloves
  • Waterproof winter hiking shoes
  • Bring a daypack with extra layers, snacks, water, sunglasses, and sunscreen!
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Gold Run Nordic Center

200 Clubhouse Dr. Breckenridge, CO 80424

Gold Run Nordic Center, located at the Breckenridge Golf Course off Tiger Road, is a winter-lovers paradise! They are known for their extensive network of cross-country and snowshoe trails, but they are the perfect location to try fat biking!

Gold Run offers a fleet of Borealis Crestone fat bikes for your enjoyment! Bikes are $20 per hour or $15 per hour with same-day ski or snowshoe rental. Bikes can also be rented by the half day (9:00-11:30 a.m. or 1:00-3:30 p.m.) for $40. A Gold Run Nordic Center trail pass is required to access their groomed trail system. Daily passes are $30 for adults (13-64) and $25 for seniors (65+). Youth (12 and under) are free.

Fat bikes are allowed on snowshoe trails within the Nordic Center. If you are up for a challenge, there are three green trails, two blues, and two black trails!

  • Green: Blue Moon (1.7 miles), Midas Touch (0.9 miles), and Stardust (1.2 miles)
    Blue: Hoochinoo (0.8 miles) and Peabody Placer (1.7 miles)
    Black: Dry Gulch (0.5 miles) and Overlook Shortcut (1.7 miles)
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Ridden Beer & Distillery Fat Bike Tour

520 S. Main Street, Breckenridge, CO 80424

Ridden is a locally-owned outdoor outfitter located in downtown Breckenridge. They offer everything from ski and snowboard gear to sled rentals, to shuttle transportation- and now- fat bike tours! Their Beer & Distillery Fat Bike Tour takes guests past points of interest and Breckenridge history through town and along the Blue River Rec Path on high-performance Borealis fat bikes.

The journey continues to the best craft brewery in Breckenridge- Broken Compass Brewing! Their original location, located 3.5 north of town, provides a casual atmosphere, family-style seating, and plenty of dogs to pet! Tours of the brewery are scheduled on arrival, and a beer taster is included in the fat bike tour. The next stop on the journey is the world-famous and award-winning Breckenridge Distillery. Fat bikers will partake in a tasting of their award-winning vodkas, gin, spiced rum, bourbon, and bitters.

This tour is a great way to experience much of what Breckenridge has to offer, all while trying out a new mode of winter transportation! Return transportation is included in your tour.

  • Cost: $85 with advance booking
  • Times: 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
  • Includes: Bike rental, helmet, guide, tastings, return transportation
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Pedaling Out On Your Own

You may be looking to grab a bike and head out on your own! The good news is, if you can ride a bike, you can ride a fat bike, and there are several options in Breckenridge to get you moving on two wheels. Grab a bike and get out there!

Groomed Trails: Fat bikers looking for a free, groomed trail experience should head to the Blue River Recreation Path! The nine-mile-long path between the Breckenridge Transportation Center and Frisco is groomed Monday-Thursday throughout the winter season and is a great place for beginners!

Ungroomed Trails: If you are looking for more of an adventure, countless ungroomed trails in the Breckenridge area are accessible, even in winter! Fat bikers should follow fat biking trail etiquette, be avalanche-aware, and follow the winter trail use guidelines.

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