BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ORCA - Alaska Off-Road Cycling Alliance - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ORCA - Alaska Off-Road Cycling Alliance X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://orca.bike X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ORCA - Alaska Off-Road Cycling Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Anchorage BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20240310T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20241103T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20250309T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20251102T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20260308T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20261101T100000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250204T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T045919 CREATED:20250113T193411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T182241Z UID:1419-1738692000-1738701000@orca.bike SUMMARY:Fat Tired Tuesday Nights DESCRIPTION:Ride start locations vary from week to week. Occasionally ride leaders are not there at the start\, but usually there is someone who knows where to ride. Find out more on the FTTN page: https://www.fairbankscycleclub.org/fcc-fatbike-tuesdays/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1546224482753506/?event_time_id=1546224506086837 URL:https://orca.bike/event/fat-tired-tuesday-nights-4/ LOCATION:Fairbanks CATEGORIES:Group Rides ORGANIZER;CN="Fairbanks Cycle Club":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250205T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250205T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T045919 CREATED:20250128T191942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T182301Z UID:1564-1738779300-1738787400@orca.bike SUMMARY:Anchorage Wednesday Night Snow Jams DESCRIPTION:Despite the recent heatwave(s)\, the plan is to keep the snow jam going until winter is officially over! Please join us\, rain\, snow\, or shine\, for a social fatbike ride. \nWe’re riding in Bicentennial Park for 6ish miles with a mid-ride break at Finn’s Kitchen for beer and snacks 🍻! \nWe start at Abbott Loop Community park then ride Service to Finn’s Kitchen then Gasline -> Rover’s Run -> Moose Meadow and back to Abbott Park. \nDate/time: Wednesday\, January 22nd\, 6:15PM (+/- 10 minutes). We would like to be rolling no later than 6:25\, but want to give everyone plenty of buffer time for those getting off late from work. End time should be around 830 or 900. \nMeeting spot:\nAbbott Loop Community Park\n8101 Elmore Rd\, Anchorage\, AK 99507 \nStrava link to route:\nhttps://www.strava.com/routes/3302732018402130438 \nStart/End Time: Gather/rollout at 6:15 PM (+/- 10 minutes)\, wrap up around 8:30 PM (or whenever we run out of excuses to keep riding). \n🚴‍♀️ Route: Abbott Loop Community Park -> New Service Single Track -> Abbott Multiuse -> Gasline Multiuse -> Rover’s Run -> Moose Meadow -> Viewpoint Trail -> Abbott Loop Community Park \nDistance: Around 6.5miles \n✨ Ride vibes: Plan is to ride a super chill pace\, but if you’ve got energy to spare\, bonus miles are always an option. Depending on turnout\, we may split into groups by pace\, experience\, or love of obscure trail names. \n💡 Lights\, Lights\, Lights:\nBring lights\, and please\, make sure they’re charged.\nIf you would like the route via .gpx or another format\, please shoot me a message. \n❗NOTE: This route is subject to change depending on trail conditions and participants. Please review this post on the day of the event for the final route. \nSee you Wednesday!\n~Vincent See less URL:https://orca.bike/event/anchorage-wednesday-night-snow-jams-9/ LOCATION:Abbott Loop Community Park CATEGORIES:Group Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orca.bike/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1524_image_474659701_122113145198666597_388696587602297189_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260521T045919 CREATED:20250104T192111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T145245Z UID:1201-1738951200-1738951200@orca.bike SUMMARY:Beginner Winter Fat Bike Clinic DESCRIPTION:About the clinic and what to expect:\nThis 2-part clinic offers an indoor and outdoor session\, perfect for beginner riders. \nFriday\, Feb. 7 (6PM-8PM). During this indoor session at Backcountry Bike and Ski\, we will go over what you need to get started and will help you get your bike set up with accessories. We will talk about how to dress and what to expect. \nSaturday\, Feb. 8 (10AM-12PM) we will hit the trails to identify and practice skills that will help you ride with confidence. We will apply the skills we learn as we ride some single-track trails. Location TBD and will be determined closer to our clinic date based on trail conditions. \nAbout the teacher:\nSofia is a Bike Instructor Certification Program (BICP) and a Professional Mountain Biker Instructor Association (PMBIA) certified mountain bike instructor.She is dedicated to helping mountain bikers of all levels achieve their riding goals. Sofia believes a combination of confidence and control are essential to having a safe and enjoyable experience on the trails. Outside of her work as an bike instructor\, she has a career in teaching with over 15 years in the classroom. URL:https://orca.bike/event/beginner-winter-fat-bike-clinic/ LOCATION:Palmer\, AK CATEGORIES:Group Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orca.bike/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1201_image_465244336_493205950383961_4819967267285693290_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250211T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T045919 CREATED:20250113T193411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T182241Z UID:1421-1739296800-1739305800@orca.bike SUMMARY:Fat Tired Tuesday Nights DESCRIPTION:Ride start locations vary from week to week. Occasionally ride leaders are not there at the start\, but usually there is someone who knows where to ride. Find out more on the FTTN page: https://www.fairbankscycleclub.org/fcc-fatbike-tuesdays/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1546224482753506/?event_time_id=1546224539420167 URL:https://orca.bike/event/fat-tired-tuesday-nights-5/ LOCATION:Fairbanks CATEGORIES:Group Rides ORGANIZER;CN="Fairbanks Cycle Club":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250212T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T045919 CREATED:20250128T191942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T182301Z UID:1563-1739384100-1739392200@orca.bike SUMMARY:Anchorage Wednesday Night Snow Jams DESCRIPTION:Despite the recent heatwave(s)\, the plan is to keep the snow jam going until winter is officially over! Please join us\, rain\, snow\, or shine\, for a social fatbike ride. \nWe’re riding in Bicentennial Park for 6ish miles with a mid-ride break at Finn’s Kitchen for beer and snacks 🍻! \nWe start at Abbott Loop Community park then ride Service to Finn’s Kitchen then Gasline -> Rover’s Run -> Moose Meadow and back to Abbott Park. \nDate/time: Wednesday\, January 22nd\, 6:15PM (+/- 10 minutes). We would like to be rolling no later than 6:25\, but want to give everyone plenty of buffer time for those getting off late from work. End time should be around 830 or 900. \nMeeting spot:\nAbbott Loop Community Park\n8101 Elmore Rd\, Anchorage\, AK 99507 \nStrava link to route:\nhttps://www.strava.com/routes/3302732018402130438 \nStart/End Time: Gather/rollout at 6:15 PM (+/- 10 minutes)\, wrap up around 8:30 PM (or whenever we run out of excuses to keep riding). \n🚴‍♀️ Route: Abbott Loop Community Park -> New Service Single Track -> Abbott Multiuse -> Gasline Multiuse -> Rover’s Run -> Moose Meadow -> Viewpoint Trail -> Abbott Loop Community Park \nDistance: Around 6.5miles \n✨ Ride vibes: Plan is to ride a super chill pace\, but if you’ve got energy to spare\, bonus miles are always an option. Depending on turnout\, we may split into groups by pace\, experience\, or love of obscure trail names. \n💡 Lights\, Lights\, Lights:\nBring lights\, and please\, make sure they’re charged.\nIf you would like the route via .gpx or another format\, please shoot me a message. \n❗NOTE: This route is subject to change depending on trail conditions and participants. Please review this post on the day of the event for the final route. \nSee you Wednesday!\n~Vincent See less URL:https://orca.bike/event/anchorage-wednesday-night-snow-jams-8/ LOCATION:Abbott Loop Community Park CATEGORIES:Group Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orca.bike/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1524_image_474659701_122113145198666597_388696587602297189_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250218T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T045919 CREATED:20250113T193411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T182248Z UID:1422-1739901600-1739910600@orca.bike SUMMARY:Fat Tired Tuesday Nights DESCRIPTION:Ride start locations vary from week to week. Occasionally ride leaders are not there at the start\, but usually there is someone who knows where to ride. Find out more on the FTTN page: https://www.fairbankscycleclub.org/fcc-fatbike-tuesdays/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1546224482753506/?event_time_id=1546224552753499 URL:https://orca.bike/event/fat-tired-tuesday-nights-6/ LOCATION:Fairbanks CATEGORIES:Group Rides ORGANIZER;CN="Fairbanks Cycle Club":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250219T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250219T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T045919 CREATED:20250128T191942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T182301Z UID:1562-1739988900-1739997000@orca.bike SUMMARY:Anchorage Wednesday Night Snow Jams DESCRIPTION:Despite the recent heatwave(s)\, the plan is to keep the snow jam going until winter is officially over! Please join us\, rain\, snow\, or shine\, for a social fatbike ride. \nWe’re riding in Bicentennial Park for 6ish miles with a mid-ride break at Finn’s Kitchen for beer and snacks 🍻! \nWe start at Abbott Loop Community park then ride Service to Finn’s Kitchen then Gasline -> Rover’s Run -> Moose Meadow and back to Abbott Park. \nDate/time: Wednesday\, January 22nd\, 6:15PM (+/- 10 minutes). We would like to be rolling no later than 6:25\, but want to give everyone plenty of buffer time for those getting off late from work. End time should be around 830 or 900. \nMeeting spot:\nAbbott Loop Community Park\n8101 Elmore Rd\, Anchorage\, AK 99507 \nStrava link to route:\nhttps://www.strava.com/routes/3302732018402130438 \nStart/End Time: Gather/rollout at 6:15 PM (+/- 10 minutes)\, wrap up around 8:30 PM (or whenever we run out of excuses to keep riding). \n🚴‍♀️ Route: Abbott Loop Community Park -> New Service Single Track -> Abbott Multiuse -> Gasline Multiuse -> Rover’s Run -> Moose Meadow -> Viewpoint Trail -> Abbott Loop Community Park \nDistance: Around 6.5miles \n✨ Ride vibes: Plan is to ride a super chill pace\, but if you’ve got energy to spare\, bonus miles are always an option. Depending on turnout\, we may split into groups by pace\, experience\, or love of obscure trail names. \n💡 Lights\, Lights\, Lights:\nBring lights\, and please\, make sure they’re charged.\nIf you would like the route via .gpx or another format\, please shoot me a message. \n❗NOTE: This route is subject to change depending on trail conditions and participants. Please review this post on the day of the event for the final route. \nSee you Wednesday!\n~Vincent See less URL:https://orca.bike/event/anchorage-wednesday-night-snow-jams-7/ LOCATION:Abbott Loop Community Park CATEGORIES:Group Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orca.bike/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1524_image_474659701_122113145198666597_388696587602297189_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250222T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T045919 CREATED:20250214T192001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T041358Z UID:1729-1740229200-1740229200@orca.bike SUMMARY:February Coed Cheese and Crackers Ride DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate almost Spring by joining us on an AFTERNOON and WEEKEND version of the Coed Cheese and Crackers Ride. The last weekend ride was so popular that we decided to do it again. \nThe Coed Cheese and Crackers group ride is for all ability levels\, and is a low-stress\, high-fun event. We will ride for about an hour and a half on the winter trails around Campbell. After the ride\, plan to stay for some socializing and our soon to be famous cheese and crackers+ affair. \nWhere: Abbott Loop Community Park\nWhen: SATURDAY\, February 22 at 1:00 pm\nPlease arrive by 12:45 pm to sign waivers. We will split up into groups and begin riding by 1:00.\nWhat to bring: A helmet\, a fat tire bike\, and dress for the weather. \nDOGS: While we love dogs\, we ask that you please leave them at home. We ask this out of concern for the safety of your dog and the safety of our participants. \nContact Dave or Becky via Messenger if you have any questions about the ride or the Trek Bicycle Shop of Anchorage for fat tire bike rentals. URL:https://orca.bike/event/february-coed-cheese-and-crackers-ride/ LOCATION:Abbott Loop Community Park CATEGORIES:Group Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orca.bike/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1729_image_479958888_1145432087592463_6617136863912949131_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250222T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250222T153000 DTSTAMP:20260521T045919 CREATED:20250119T185533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T182254Z UID:1514-1740236400-1740238200@orca.bike SUMMARY:2025 Big Fat Ride DESCRIPTION:Join us and hundreds of other fat bikers on a fun\, beginner-friendly ride across Anchorage. Tour our beautiful\, snow city and celebrate the birthplace of the Fat Bike. Start your chill\, 5-mile loop on 4th Avenue and D downtown. Then\, make your way to Westchester Lagoon and finish the loop via the spectacular coastal www.furrondy.net. URL:https://orca.bike/event/2025-big-fat-ride/ LOCATION:Fur Rondy CATEGORIES:Group Rides ORGANIZER;CN="Fur Rondy":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250223T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250223T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T045919 CREATED:20250104T192115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T145245Z UID:1204-1740317400-1740322800@orca.bike SUMMARY:Fat Biking: Community Moose Range Ride DESCRIPTION:Join the Mat-Su Trail and Parks Foundation in collaboration with Revel Treks and Tours for our winter sampler series. Each month we’ll highlight a different trail or winter recreational activity. These free\, small group events will connect you to outdoor resources in our area. \nTHIS MONTH: A Moose Range Fat Bike Ride. We’ll ride for about 1.5 hours learning about the Moose Range trails along the way. We’ll end our ride with hot drinks at the trailhead. URL:https://orca.bike/event/fat-biking-community-moose-range-ride/ LOCATION:Moose Range trails CATEGORIES:Group Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orca.bike/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1204_image_471982075_1010286997796938_8541260351427658098_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250225T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250225T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T045919 CREATED:20250113T193411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T182248Z UID:1424-1740506400-1740515400@orca.bike SUMMARY:Fat Tired Tuesday Nights DESCRIPTION:Ride start locations vary from week to week. Occasionally ride leaders are not there at the start\, but usually there is someone who knows where to ride. Find out more on the FTTN page: https://www.fairbankscycleclub.org/fcc-fatbike-tuesdays/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1546224482753506/?event_time_id=1546224542753500 URL:https://orca.bike/event/fat-tired-tuesday-nights-7/ LOCATION:Fairbanks CATEGORIES:Group Rides ORGANIZER;CN="Fairbanks Cycle Club":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250226T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250226T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T045919 CREATED:20250128T191942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T182301Z UID:1561-1740593700-1740601800@orca.bike SUMMARY:Anchorage Wednesday Night Snow Jams DESCRIPTION:Despite the recent heatwave(s)\, the plan is to keep the snow jam going until winter is officially over! Please join us\, rain\, snow\, or shine\, for a social fatbike ride. \nWe’re riding in Bicentennial Park for 6ish miles with a mid-ride break at Finn’s Kitchen for beer and snacks 🍻! \nWe start at Abbott Loop Community park then ride Service to Finn’s Kitchen then Gasline -> Rover’s Run -> Moose Meadow and back to Abbott Park. \nDate/time: Wednesday\, January 22nd\, 6:15PM (+/- 10 minutes). We would like to be rolling no later than 6:25\, but want to give everyone plenty of buffer time for those getting off late from work. End time should be around 830 or 900. \nMeeting spot:\nAbbott Loop Community Park\n8101 Elmore Rd\, Anchorage\, AK 99507 \nStrava link to route:\nhttps://www.strava.com/routes/3302732018402130438 \nStart/End Time: Gather/rollout at 6:15 PM (+/- 10 minutes)\, wrap up around 8:30 PM (or whenever we run out of excuses to keep riding). \n🚴‍♀️ Route: Abbott Loop Community Park -> New Service Single Track -> Abbott Multiuse -> Gasline Multiuse -> Rover’s Run -> Moose Meadow -> Viewpoint Trail -> Abbott Loop Community Park \nDistance: Around 6.5miles \n✨ Ride vibes: Plan is to ride a super chill pace\, but if you’ve got energy to spare\, bonus miles are always an option. Depending on turnout\, we may split into groups by pace\, experience\, or love of obscure trail names. \n💡 Lights\, Lights\, Lights:\nBring lights\, and please\, make sure they’re charged.\nIf you would like the route via .gpx or another format\, please shoot me a message. \n❗NOTE: This route is subject to change depending on trail conditions and participants. Please review this post on the day of the event for the final route. \nSee you Wednesday!\n~Vincent See less URL:https://orca.bike/event/anchorage-wednesday-night-snow-jams-6/ LOCATION:Abbott Loop Community Park CATEGORIES:Group Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orca.bike/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1524_image_474659701_122113145198666597_388696587602297189_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250227T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250227T183000 DTSTAMP:20260521T045919 CREATED:20250206T192004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T041358Z UID:1653-1740681000-1740681000@orca.bike SUMMARY:Women's Hot Chocolate Ride DESCRIPTION:It’s February and the days are getting longer!\nThe Hot Chocolate Ride is a women’s group ride for all ability levels\, sponsored by the Trek Store. Come out and make new friends to ride with! We will ride for about an hour and a half. Come prepared to ride singletrack trails. If you have any gear questions\, please contact Sofia Petroni or Pam Weiss directly. \nAfter the ride\, plan to stay for some conversation\, Trek Store coupons\, and hot chocolate courtesy of Summit Spice and Tea. We’ll give away some swag too!\nHelp us reduce trash by bringing a travel mug! 😊 \nWhere: Abbott Loop Community Park\nWhen: Thursday\, February 27th 6:30pm\nPlease arrive by 6:15 to sign waivers. We will split up into groups and begin riding at 6:30.\nWhat to bring: CHARGED LIGHTS\, a helmet\, a fat tire bike with studded tires\, dress for the weather \nDOGS: While we love dogs\, we ask that you please leave them at home. We ask this out of concern for the safety of your dog and the safety of our participants. \nIf you need a rental bike\, the Trek store is offering a discount for the Hot Chocolate/Chocolate Milk Rides. Call or stop the Trek Store to check availability. You can also rent a bike online:\nhttps://www.trekstorealaska.com/…/bike-rentals-pg1201.htm URL:https://orca.bike/event/womens-hot-chocolate-ride-2/ LOCATION:Abbott Loop Community Park CATEGORIES:Group Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orca.bike/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1653_image_476161535_1139451964857142_5764859861796782131_n.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR