ORCA

Youth MTB Registration
2025-03-31 12:00 (America/Anchorage) | PO Box 672555, Chugiak, AK, United States, Alaska 99567
ANCHORAGE: Mighty Bikes Registration open Mar 1-31.
ANCHORAGE: Hilltop MTN Shredders Registration open Feb 10.
CHUGIAK: CMBR Kids Registration opens April 1.
SOLDOTNA: Tsalteshi Sprockets opens April 4.
MATSU: VMBaH Sprockidz opens TBA.
Check out www.ORCA.bike for more information.

Backcountry Dog First Aid Workshop
2025-03-30 10:00 - 11:45 | National Outdoor Leadership School Campus: 5805 N Farm Loop Road, Palmer
Got an active dog who loves the backcountry as much as you do? Join us for an introductory session to learn how to plan for, avoid, and manage some of the most common injuries and illnesses that your dog might encounter on the trail. We will teach you how to examine and triage your dog to decide how urgently to seek veterinary care. Basic first aid topics will be covered, including porcupine quill removal, wound care, bandaging and more. Your teacher will be our very own local veterinarian, Dr. Chelsea Grimstad. Dr. Grimstad combines her years of Alaska climbing, hiking, biking and, hiking with a passion for “taking the dogs along”. Sign up here: Valley Mountain Bikers & Hikers – Backcountry Dog First Aid Workshop

Women's Hot Chocolate Ride
2025-03-25 18:30 | Abbott Loop Community Park
What will our March ride bring? Will it be winter or summer?
WHO KNOWS! Either way, come ride with us!
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: Tuesday, March 25th, 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: 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.
*We can’t guarantee weather or conditions, we’ll probably still be on fatbikes. If you have any questions, please reach out*
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
2025-03-25 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=1546224492753505

Anchorage Wednesday Night Snow Jams
2025-03-19 18:15 - 20:30, 2025-03-12 18:15 - 20:30 | Abbott Loop Community Park
This week, we’re taking the same usual route (Abbott Park -> Finn’s, et cetera), but we’re riping down Endor and Baseball boogie for our return. Should be super fun. Same start/end point and stop at Finn’s, just different stuff in between.

As usual, we’ll be stopping briefly at Finn’s restaurant at Hillside to get some fries and drinks 🍻 .. or whatever your preference is.

Date/time: Wednesday, 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.

Meeting spot:
Abbott Loop Community Park
8101 Elmore Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507

Strava link to route:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3329648536319397536

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 -> Endor -> Baseball Boogie -> 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

Anchorage Wednesday Night Snow Jams
2025-03-19 18:15 - 20:30, 2025-03-12 18:15 - 20:30, 2025-03-05 18:15 - 20:30, 2025-02-26 18:15 - 20:30, 2025-02-19 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

Fat Tired Tuesday Nights
2025-03-18 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=1546224549420166

The Trio 2025
2025-03-15 10:00 | Talkeetna Alaska
The 2025 Trio is on for March 15th! This year’s event will again feature the 12mi section of trails located in the XY Lakes area for the longer course (approx.32mi loop) as well as our now legendary 20mi party loop. We are bringing back the “Time Out” at Shangri La, so stop and enjoy the bonfire and festivities as long as you like without losing time! After the event, Denali Brewing will be providing us with fantastic beer and food!
We are super stoked to have the band Sazon on stage at the Sheldon Arts Hangar afterwards (from 7-10pm).
Start time is 10am. We have decided to take advantage of colder morning temps, as we originally did, so please note the 10AM start! Fast riders out in front, everyone else falling in line afterwards. We’d like everyone to be on course by 10:15.
For the 32mi event, you will need to cross Comsat Rd both directions. We will not be controlling traffic, so ride as you would when encountering road traffic and yeild to vehicles.
Race fee is $175. Our cost to put the event on has increased considerably, so we are forced to raise the price. But it’s still the best deal in AK!
***Please note, we submit food quantities the Monday before the event, so day of sign ups are not guaranteed food at the afterparty. ***
We are limiting the event to 200 racers this year.
Race Start: 10am
Dinner and awards afterwards at 5pm
Denali Brewing Company is a cosponsor and is brewing a special beer as well as catering the event
Registration:
Online: Ends 3/12/2025 at 11:59pm AKST.
Early Bib pickup at Speedway Cycles on Thursday 3/13/2025 between Noon and 7pm or Day of (Saturday) from 8:00-9:00 am in front of Denali Brewing.
Registration Day of: 8:00-9:00 or Cash or Check ONLY please!
There are no refunds.
More details to come.

2025 Tanana River Challenge
2025-03-15 07:15 - 10:15 | Tanana Wayside and Boat Launch
Mark your calendars,Registration for the Tanana River Challenge opens January 1st at 12am! ⏰
Date: Saturday, March 15th, 2025Time: Race starts 8 am for 45 mile course, 9 am for the 25 mile skijor, and 10 am for the other 25 mile races (ski, bike, and run)Location: Start/Finish at Tanana Wayside boat launchRegistration:

Fat Tired Tuesday Nights
2025-03-11 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=1546224529420168

2025 Homer Epic
2025-03-08 08:00 - 2025-03-09 10:00 | Caribou Hills, Homer, AK, United States, Alaska 99603
The Homer Epic is a 50 km or 100 km human-powered winter race in the Caribou Hills on some of the most scenic, marked trails you will find. Bike, run or ski. You can change your choice of mode until you start the event. Weather permitting there will be a snow-cat groomed trail. There is a 24-hr time limit for the event and the whole event is capped at 150 participants. This event is a major fundraiser for the Homer Cycling Club.

Blue Booty Blitz -Trek Winter Fat Bike Race Series
2025-03-05 19:00 | Moseley Sports Center
BLUE BOOTY BLITZ FAT BIKE RACE – WED MAR 5, 2025
Ride the multi-use trails around Alaska Pacific University (APU).
Bib pickup at 6pm, race start at 7pm, course closes at 9pm. Bring lights!
Hosted by the Trek Bicycle Store of Anchorage
For more information, visit the trekstorealaska.com
Register at https://chugachmtb.redpodium.com/24-25-trek-winter-fat-bike-series

VMBaH Monthly Board Meeting
2025-03-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Turkey Red, Palmer Alaska, 550 S Alaska St., Palmer,, Ak, 99645
Valley Mountain Bikers and Hikers Monthly Board Meetings are open to members. The Board of Directors meet to discuss committee goals and updates, future projects and success. Check back to see if we have a guest speaker to start our March meeting off. We often invite community members to inform and share with us current local projects, relevant news or noteworthy bits that affecr our trails and community.

Fat Tired Tuesday Nights
2025-03-04 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=1546224546086833

Tour of Anchorage 2025
2025-03-02 07:00 - 10:00 | Kincaid Park Anchorage Alaska
The Tour of Anchoragene one of many cross-country ski marathons in North America. 3 ski distances of 25, 40, and 50 kilometers are available in both Freestyle and Classic techniques.We also welcome Fatbike racers and will host a 50K, 40K, and 25K race. In each race, participants range from competitive elite athletes to recreational athletes just challenging themselves to get to the finish changes.
The new course will consist of multiple laps of a 5km loop, with the biking portion taking place on a slightly longer loop. As we continue to make snow daily, we are optimistic that we may be able expand the loop in the coming weeks. We will host the traditional distances of 25k, 40k, and 50k events for both cross country skiing and fat going.
Bring your friends, family,and support squads, and join us for a day of racing and celebrate after on Sunday, March 2, 2025!
Be sure to buy your Trek Farley 5 Raffle tickets here before Feb 14 (winner will be announced. You do not need to be present to win! All proceeds go toward NSAA’s commitment to year round trail maintenance and

Bike Bash
2025-02-28 17:00 - 2025-03-02 01:00 | Valdez Glacier Lake
Bike Bash is coming! Registration will open soon! 10K and 20K cross-country races around Valdez Glacier Lake this year, plus the Extreme Downhill, a snowmachine-supported race on a groomed downhill track!

Valdez Fat Bike Bash
2025-02-28 16:00 - 2025-03-02 16:00 | The Fat Mermaid
Make sure you put Valdez Fat Bike Bash on your calendar! Come celebrate Spring the first weekend of March! Cross country races are on Saturday morning and the downhill race is on Sunday!
And don’t miss our social! Saturday March 1st at 6pm we’ll have live music from inventive alternative rock band Zen Trembles!
You can also bid on great prizes from companies like Stan Stephens Cruises, Pulseline Adventures, Pangea Adventures, The Alaska Railroad, Revelate Designs, and many more in our silent auction! Proceeds help build great trails in Valdez!
Go to valdezadventurealliance.com/fat for race registration and more info!

Women's Hot Chocolate Ride
2025-02-27 18:30 | Abbott Loop Community Park
It’s February and the days are getting longer!
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: Thursday, February 27th 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

CMBR Kids Planning Meeting
2025-02-27 18:30 | Eagle River, Alaska
CMBR kids is a parent-led summer youth Mountain Bike program at Mirror Lake Park in Chugiak, Alaska. Would you like to help organize this year? Come on out and join other volunteers to make a plan and get stuff done! Location TBA.

Fat Tired Tuesday Nights
2025-02-25 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=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.

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:
