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| Global Fatbike 2016 group photo at Lower Skilak Lake Campground, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska |
Global Fatbike Day 2016 was a huge success. This year we decided to stay close to home and ride the Skilak Lake Loop Road. After checking with the folks at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge all was a go. Sixteen fatbike riders showed up at 1:00 PM, on Saturday, December 3, to what appeared to be difficult riding conditions due to deep snow on the road. After a group photo everyone pedaled out of the parking area making way for Engineer Lake which was ~5.2 miles distant. Surprisingly the riding was quite good as long as you kept your tires in the trenches packed by vehicles traveling the route.
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| The Tabors pedal their fatbikes toward Engineer Lake. |
Even though the biking conditions were good it was chilly. The temperature never rose above 12 degrees Fahrenheit. Everyone stayed warm by the constant movement of pedaling their fat bikes.
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| Geared to go. |
Once the majority of the group made it to Engineer Lake it was time to make the return trip to the vehicles.
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| Fatbikers ride Skilak Loop Road. |
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| The group on the way back to Lower Skilak Lake Campground. |
After the ride everyone met at the Owens' home for a potluck and barbecue. We had intended to enjoy a bonfire, but everyone thought they would rather stay indoors due to the cold temperature outside.
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| Enjoying dinner inside the Owens' home. |
All in all it was a great day and everyone seemed to a have a wonderful time. We are already making plans for Global Fatbike Day 2017!
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| The sun sets on Global Fatbike Day 2016. |
