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Trek-chick
03-07-2016, 08:54 AM
I finally picked up my fat bike from my LBS (was on lay a way). I got her last week but, have been so sick lately, I never even rode her until this past weekend.

We got some snow in MI, so the hubby and I headed to the trails to ride. What a blast!!! She is like a tank and just rolls over everything in her path. I never though I would like a fat bike but, once I test rode a few, I was hooked!!!

I also went to Kalamazoo last Friday, and signed up to do the Iceman Commeth Challenge bike race in November. I entered the fat bike class with my Hellga. I met a nice woman at the Bell's Eccentric Café sign up party. Her friend and her were having some beers with us at our table, and I found out she has a Specialized Hellga too AND is doing the fat bike class at Iceman. LOL can't wait. I feel better knowing she is doing it too as I was a bit concerned about 27 miles on the fatty. I guess I'll just hope it snows, then we have the advantage!

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Pax
03-07-2016, 10:01 AM
How fun!!

My bike shop buddy rolls one all through the Illinois winters, very cool bikes.

rebeccaC
03-07-2016, 12:13 PM
Now THAT looks fun and it gave me a big smile….please keep posting about your fb rides and iceman!!! It’s nice connecting with people who have riding challenges in common, enjoy iceman and the new friend!!
thinking hellga is going to give you many miles of mega traction and float on snowy trails :)

Trek-chick
03-07-2016, 12:46 PM
Yes, she sure will...I'm actually kind of sad to see winter go this year. We are supposed to be in the 60's for the next 2 weeks.

I do plan to do some training on dirt this year, and maybe even commute to work on the fat bike.

ny biker
03-07-2016, 02:00 PM
Nice bike!

ZoneFive
03-07-2016, 07:20 PM
Hellga is one impressive lady! I hope you'll post pictures of your adventures, too.

Trek-chick
03-08-2016, 04:42 AM
Hellga is one impressive lady! I hope you'll post pictures of your adventures, too.

I will for sure. I plan to enter a few fat bike races next season as well. Michigan has a lot of groomed trails for fat bikers and a pretty good fat bike racing series.

It beats riding the trainer in Winter that's for sure!!!!

Catrin
03-10-2016, 03:06 AM
LOVE Hellga! Congratulations and have fun with her!

OakLeaf
03-10-2016, 04:00 AM
Looks like a blast! Enjoy!