Oakridge Oregon: September 22, 2012.

A race for those who think that mountain bike racing should be as much about culture, and mountain biking, as it is about racing.  FAT 55 challenges the notion that mountain bike racing is simply about how fast you can finish, and brings back the old school philosophy that a course should challenge the riders to see if they can finish.  A course that is as much about testing your skills as it is about testing your legs and your lungs, locally made organic food, local musicians busting out fresh licks, cash prizes for men and women, and custom hand made trophies from Vulture Cycles combine to make the FAT 55 a great day of mountain biking or unicycling.

The 2012 course has more singletrack than ever before.  Flowy loam, techy rocks and roots, steep climbs, and fist clenching downhill.   Hecka fun, good and long,  a mountain biker’s mountain bike race.

FAT 55 was founded upon the belief that by doing something positive in Oakridge, we are doing something positive for the world. This year we are partnering with Oakridge’s IMBA chapter the GOATS(Greater Oakridge Area Trail Stewards) to promote Kids Mountain Bike Oakridge the day after the FAT 55 race.

1st place in each age group wins a custom hand made trophy from Wade at Vulture Cycles

The fastest 3 men and women earn:

1st=$300, 2nd=$250, 3rd=$200

FAT 55 supports local business’ and artisans, trail building and maintenance, volunteerism, live music, kids riding bikes, organic agriculture, independent media,anti-war movements, open space initiatives, equal rights for all people, commuting by bike, American made products, and all aspects of bike culture.

We are always looking for opportunities to partner with individuals, businesses, musicians and events that share in a vision of a peaceful, healthy world.

Our affiliates and sponsors are all in one way or another aligned with this initiative.  We invite you to check them out, support them, and consider how you may be able to join in.

 

Waste Not~Ride A Lot

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