46 Days and Counting...

It's hard to believe, but we are now just over six weeks away until the midwest’s premiere “all-size-tires shindig” opens. Our ode to celebrating bicycling and community, Fat & Skinny Tire Fest 12 (#FSTF12) coincides with National Bike-to-Work Day as the ride & roll festivities take place May 15-17, 2015. There's plenty of opportunities to join us on your bike, no matter what style of riding you prefer...

We're bringing back all the fun and exciting events of previous years including the Friday night kick-off party, live music, great food, cold craft beers, and stellar bicycling fun, while planning a few new additions: at least one for each day of the festival. Stay tuned for the exciting announcements and updates!

 

Check out the links below to get involved, signed up to ride/race, or learn more about the festival...

 

As part of the opening stop on the statewide DINO series, there are categories for all experience levels providing fun for the whole family on one of Indiana's favorite mountain bike trails. Whether you've never raced before and just getting started, or you're a seasoned veteran, the DINO Mountain Bike Race in Winona Lake as part of Fat & Skinny Tire Fest is a regional favorite.

 

If you'd like a more relaxed pace through the scenic countryside of Kosciusko and Whitley counties, be sure to sign up for the Countryside Tour. Our tour includes distances of approximately 20, 40, or 60 miles with great sag stops and a friendly atmosphere. Early registrants will receive a sweet swag bag, including: a festival event t-shirt, water bottle, lunch at the Village at Winona's award winning restaurant, Cerulean, along with many local coupons. 20-60 miles too much for you? Or maybe not enough? Be sure to stop by the Info Booth and sign up for the favorite Village at Winona Historical Tour - a slow paced, guided tour of the history of the quaint lake town that plays host to the festival. 

 

We're in our final stages of planning for our popular road race and criterium, with some exciting additions we will be announcing soon. Updates and registration should be online in approximately one week.

Kids Activities and Races
We have plenty to do for our future cyclists as well, including: BMX Stunt Shows, Safety Skills Clinic and Course, Decorate Your Bike Parade, Family Scavenger Hunt, and Island Kids Race. We'll be sure to wear them out for you!

 

Our festival only happens because of our great sponsors and volunteers! If you or your company are interested in being a sponsor, please contact fest@kcvcycling.org.  Additionally, if you are interested in being a vendor at our expo, please contact us for further details.

 

Willing to pitch in a few hours to make Fat & Skinny happen? We have opportunities both before the festival and all weekend! If you are interested in being a volunteer, please sign up here. In return, we'll hook you up with a sweet event shirt, a tasty meal, and our overwhelming gratitude.

 

We're looking forward to another exciting year of bicycling in northern Indiana with a few thousand friends! Will you be one of them?

Help us raise awareness and funds for Bicycle Indiana, Ride+Walk Warsaw+Winona Lake, the Winona Lake Trails, KCV Cycling Club, plus more area health and wellness-related organizations. For additional information, local hotel details, pictures and videos from past festivals, check out the Fat & Skinny Tire Fest 12 website. 

Fat & Skinny Tire Fest 12 is proudly presented by K21 Health Foundation, hosted by the City of Warsaw and the town of Winona Lake, and produced by KCV Cycling Club.