ORCA - Alaska Off-Road Cycling Alliance

Fat Tired Tuesday Nights
2025-02-25 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Anchorage) | Fairbanks
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/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1546224482753506/?event_time_id=1546224542753500

Iditarod Trail Invitational
2025-02-23 14:00 | Knik Bar and Grill, 10204 S KNIK GOOSE BAY RD, 99623
One of the most challenging experiences on the planet, participants brave extreme physical, environmental and mental challenges as they travel along the historic Iditarod Trail on bicycle, foot or skis. Requiring self-sufficiency and the considerable resilience to make it through up to 30 frozen days and nights, the Iditarod Trail Invitational has built its reputation on notoriously inhospitable conditions and minimal outside support.
Visit @iditarodtrailinvitational for more information.

Fat Biking: Community Moose Range Ride
2025-02-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Moose Range trails
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.
THIS 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.

2025 Big Fat Ride
2025-02-22 15:00 - 15:30 | Fur Rondy
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.

February Coed Cheese and Crackers Ride
2025-02-22 13:00 | Abbott Loop Community Park
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.
The 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.
Where: Abbott Loop Community Park
When: SATURDAY, February 22 at 1:00 pm
Please arrive by 12:45 pm to sign waivers. We will split up into groups and begin riding by 1:00.
What to bring: A helmet, a fat tire bike, and dress for the weather.
DOGS: 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.
Contact 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.

Anchorage Wednesday Night Snow Jams
2025-02-19 18:15 - 20:30, 2025-02-12 18:15 - 20:30, 2025-02-05 18:15 - 20:30 | Abbott Loop Community Park
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.
We’re riding in Bicentennial Park for 6ish miles with a mid-ride break at Finn’s Kitchen for beer and snacks 🍻!
We 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.
Date/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.
Meeting spot:
Abbott Loop Community Park
8101 Elmore Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507
Strava link to route:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3302732018402130438
Start/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).
🚴‍♀️ Route: Abbott Loop Community Park -> New Service Single Track -> Abbott Multiuse -> Gasline Multiuse -> Rover’s Run -> Moose Meadow -> Viewpoint Trail -> Abbott Loop Community Park
Distance: Around 6.5miles
✨ 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.
💡 Lights, Lights, Lights:
Bring lights, and please, make sure they’re charged.
If you would like the route via .gpx or another format, please shoot me a message.
❗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.
See you Wednesday!
~Vincent See less

Trail Tales
2025-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Anchorage Museum
We are excited to announce that our Trail Tales storytelling series will return to the stage on Tuesday, February 18th at the Anchorage Museum!
In partnership with Bike Anchorage and as part of Winter Bike Fest, storytellers will share 7-minute stories about their trail experiences, adventures, and life in general. We would love to have you join us for this evening of fun tales at the Anchorage Museum!
Purchase tickets here:

Fat Tired Tuesday Nights
2025-02-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Fairbanks
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/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1546224482753506/?event_time_id=1546224552753499

Tour of Tsalteshi
2025-02-16 11:30 - 17:00 | Tsalteshi Trails
The eighth annual Tour of Tsalteshi is Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at the trailhead behind Skyview Middle School. Choose 40-kilometer freestyle, 20-kilometer freestyle, 20-kilometer classic or 10-kilomenter freestyle or classic division!
Bikers, get ready to ride! A 20-kilometer fat-tire bike event, in partnership with Cook Inletkeeper, starts at 1:30 p.m.
Prizes will be awarded for the first three men and women finishers in each race and raffle drawings will be available to all participants. Awards will be given at a post-race party starting at 3 p.m. at Kenai River Brewing in Soldotna. Discounts are available for early registration, TTA members and members of neighboring ski clubs.
More info at

*CANCELLED* Little Su 50
2025-02-16 07:00 | Happy Trails Kennel, 19391 W Lakes Blvd, Wasilla, AK, 99652, US
Run in conjunction with it’s older brother, the Susitna 100, the Little Su 50k shares some of the same course as the 100 miler. This race offers a distance that will appeal to the sprinters as well as those looking for a day adventure. It will also appeal to those who are here to watch and/or support someone doing the longer 100 mile race.
Check out @Susitna100 for more information.

*CANCELLED* Susitna 100
2025-02-15 07:00 | Happy Trails Kennel, 19391 W Lakes Blvd, Wasilla, AK, 99652, US
Come enjoy the challenge of winter racing in Alaska on marked trails with spectacular views and varied conditions. The course is 100 miles on frozen rivers, swamps and tight twisty trails through the woods. It’s not uncommon to see moose, fox, dogsled teams, and majestic mountains on your journey. We have several checkpoints with extraordinary volunteers too!
Please check out @Susitna100 for more information

Fat Tired Tuesday Nights
2025-02-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Fairbanks
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/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1546224482753506/?event_time_id=1546224539420167

Hilltop Mountain Shredders Summer Camp Registration
2025-02-10 09:00
Registration opens Feb 10th.
Get excited for your best summer ever with Hilltop’s Mountain Shredders Mountain Bike summer camp for ages 8-14. Our week-long day camps, from June 9 – Aug 8, offer mountain bike specific instruction mixed with summer camp activities including outdoor learning, stewardship, nature hikes, field games and arts & crafts. Drop your campers off in the morning ready to bike, explore, learn, and play. Pick them up in the evening tired but excited for the next day’s camp.

7th Annual Bike Art Show
2025-02-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Trek Bicycle Store of Anchorage
Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Bike Art Show, where our bike community’s vibrant culture is showcased through the artistic expressions of our local artists. Every year, there is a diverse showcase of paintings, sculptures, and mixed media pieces that capture the creativity inspired by our collective love of bikes.
Join us on opening night for a lively atmosphere filled with live music, beverages, snacks, and the chance to vote for your favorite pieces for the coveted ‘People’s Choice’ award.
There is also an exclusive one-night pop-up featuring local vendors offering creatively designed stickers, posters, jewelry, cards, clothing, and more!
Artists: entries for the show are open until Friday, January 17, we’d love to see what you’re working on! ☺️
100% of the sales go to artists, and the show will be on display 2/7-2/28/25.
Look forward to seeing you there!

Beginner Winter Fat Bike Clinic
2025-02-07 18:00 | Palmer, AK
About the clinic and what to expect:
This 2-part clinic offers an indoor and outdoor session, perfect for beginner riders.
Friday, 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.
Saturday, 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.
About the teacher:
Sofia 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.

CMBR February Board Meeting
2025-02-04 18:30 | Odd Man Rush Brewing
CMBR board of directors will be meeting Tues Feb 4th at Odd Man Rush Brewing in Eagle River 6:30-8pm. This month’s agenda will focus on our 10th anniversary party, film festival, and fundraising for this summer’s trail builds.

Fat Tired Tuesday Nights
2025-02-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Fairbanks
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/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1546224482753506/?event_time_id=1546224506086837

Icy River Rampage - Trek Winter Fat Bike Race Series
2025-02-01 11:00 | Eagle River Nature Center
ICY RIVER RAMPAGE FAT BIKE RACE – Saturday, FEB 1, 2025
Ride trails not normally open to fat bikes at the Eagle River Nature Center in Eagle River.
Bib pickup at 10am, race start at 11am
Two distances: 20-miles or 10-miles
Hosted by the Eagle River Nature Center
For more information, visit https://www.ernc.org/
Register at: https://chugachmtb.redpodium.com/24-25-trek-winter-fat-bike-series

RESCHEDULED: January Coed Cheese and Crackers Ride
2025-01-30 18:30 | Abbott Loop Community Park
We have rescheduled the ride due to extremely low snow and lots of ice. So do your best snow dance!

Happy 1st Birthday to the Coed Cheese and Crackers Ride! It is hard to believe that this adorable ride is already a year old. We started with nine brave souls (pictured above) including your frozen leaders Becky and Dave and the cheese eating was brief due to the subzero temperatures. But we have upped our game and now have a cozy fire pit for your après le vélo (see how fancy we have become to be using French). Come dressed for a birthday celebration if you like.

The 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 Creek. After the ride, plan to stay for some socializing and our soon to be famous cheese and crackers+ affair.

Where: Abbott Loop Community Park
When: THURSDAY, January 30 at 6:30 pm
Please arrive by 6:15 pm to sign waivers. We will split up into groups and begin riding by 6:30-ish.
What to bring: CHARGED LIGHTS, a helmet, a fat tire bike, and dress for the weather. The trails have been icy, so consider having some non-slip option for footwear.

DOGS: 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.

Contact 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.

Unlock Your Cycling Potential - A Pelvic Floor Workshop for Cyclists
2025-01-30 18:15 - 19:30 | 908 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK, United States, Alaska 99503
Esther Bautis, DPT, will talk all things women’s pelvic floor – pain/numbness, incontinence, and lower back pain.
Esther earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University and has extensive experience in orthopedic and pelvic floor rehabilitation. An avid athlete with a passion for cycling, hiking, climbing, and backpacking, Esther’s love for the outdoors, particularly in Alaska, inspired her to combine her physical therapy expertise with her cycling enthusiasm, making her a skilled and insightful bike fitter, pelvic floor therapist and yoga/Pilates instructor.
This free workshop will launch a yoga for cyclists series to be held in the loft at AK Cycle Chic, Thursdays, 6:15-7:15pm, limited to 8 people per session, $25 per session. More information to follow soon.

Trapping Education Seminar for Dog Owners
2025-01-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Backcountry Bike & Ski
Do you hike, bike or ski with your dog in the winter months? Do you worry about stumbling upon a trap? Learn to how to protect your dog while recreating, how to recognize the signs of a trap line, and how to successfully release your pet from the different styles of traps legally used in Alaska. Thursday 1/30 at 6pm at Backcountry Bike and Ski. No registration necessary. This is a great seminar/workshop. You will get hands on practice releasing several different kinds of traps. This seminar will be put on by local trail enthusiasts Bill Mohrwinkel and Mark

Anchorage Wednesday Night Snow Jams
2025-01-29 18:15 - 23:00, 2025-01-22 18:15 - 23:00 | Abbott Loop Community Park
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.
We’re doubling down this week and going for a social ride for beer and snacks out at Finn’s in Hillside.
For the upcoming Wednesday ride, we’re starting at Abbott Loop Community park and riding out to Finn’s restaurant at Hillside to get some fries and drinks 🍻 .. or whatever your preference is.
Date/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.
Meeting spot:
Abbott Loop Community Park
8101 Elmore Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507
Strava link to route:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3302732018402130438
Start/End Time: Gather/rollout at 6:15 PM, wrap up around 8:30 PM (or whenever we run out of excuses to keep riding).
🚴‍♀️ Route: Abbott Loop Community Park -> New Service Single Track -> Abbott Multiuse -> Gasline Multiuse -> Rover’s Run -> Moose Meadow -> Viewpoint Trail -> Abbott Loop Community Park
Distance: Around 6.5miles
✨ Ride vibes: Well we’re going out for beer, so shouldn’t that tell you enough of the vibe? Pace will be chill, 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.
💡 Lights, Lights, Lights:
Bring lights, and please, make sure they’re charged.
If you would like the route via .gpx or another format, please shoot me a message.
❗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.
See you Wednesday!
~Vincent See less

Fat Tired Tuesday Nights
2025-01-28 18:00 - 20:30 | Fairbanks
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/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1546224482753506/?event_time_id=1546224536086834

* CANCELLED * 2025 Frosty Bottom Long / Short
2025-01-25 09:30 | Kincaid Park
The Frosty Bottom is an annual winter endurance event held entirely on the multi-use trails through Anchorage.
Starting at the Kincaid Chalet on the west end of town, the Frosty Bottom follows the Coastal Trail and the Chester Creek Trail to the turnaround at Goose Lake for the short course, or continue to the Tour of Anchorage Trail all the way to the Anchorage Hillside and back for the full course for a one of a kind urban fat bike racing experience.
Registration Details-
Before January 20th
Frosty Bottom $90
Frosty Bottom Short Course $70
After January 20th
Frosty Bottom $110
Frosty Bottom Short Course $90
Registration Link – https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Anchorage/FrostyBottom
The first 100 entries will receive a race beanie.
Awards
Immediately after finish
Frosty Bottom Overall Awards will be presented to the first three male & female finishers of both races.
25 Mile Short Course and 43 Mile Full Frosty Bottom
Cash Prizes for the first three men & women in the Long Frosty Bottom $200 | $100 | $50
Age-class Awards will be given to the 1st placed riders, male and female, in each age class for the Long Frosty Bottom
Under 18, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
On Site Registration and Bib Pickup is at Chain Reaction Cycles from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday, January 18th.
Race Day Bib Pickup is at race start line from 8:45 to 9:30 AM Saturday, January 25th.
Schedule
Thursday, January 23th
5:00-7:00 PM – On Site Registration at Chain Reaction Cycles
5:00-7:00 PM – Pre Race Bib Pickup at Chain Reaction Cycles
​Saturday, January 25th
8:15-9:00 AM – Race Day Bib Pickup at Kincaid Chalet
9:15 AM – Calling Racers to Start Line
9:30 AM – Long Frosty Bottom Race Start
9:35 AM – Short Frosty Bottom Race Start
11:00 AM – Full Frosty Leaders Expected at Hillside Aid Station
11:00 AM – Short Course Leaders Expected at Finish Line
12:10 PM – Full Frosty Leaders Expected at Finish Line
Registration Link- https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Anchorage/FrostyBottom

Women's Hot Chocolate Ride
2025-01-22 18:30 | Abbott Loop Community Park
Come brighten up this January with great company on the trails!
The 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.
After 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!
Help us reduce trash by bringing a travel mug! 😊
Where: Abbott Loop Community Park
When: Wednesday, January 22nd 6:30pm
Please arrive by 6:15 to sign waivers. We will split up into groups and begin riding at 6:30.
What to bring: CHARGED LIGHTS, a helmet, a fat tire bike with studded tires, dress for the weather
DOGS: 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.
If 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:
https://www.trekstorealaska.com/…/bike-rentals-pg1201.htm

Fat Tired Tuesday Nights
2025-01-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Fairbanks
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/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1546224482753506/?event_time_id=1546224502753504

Fat Tired Tuesday Nights
2025-01-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Fairbanks
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/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1546224482753506/?event_time_id=1546224526086835
