Sugarloaf Fat Tire Festival Event features a timed climb up mountain trails to the top of a specially prepared banked slalom course, with descent through high banked turns and other features that takes riders back to the base area. Awards will be given after the race and fat tire retailers will be set up to offer fat tire bike demo rides. Spectators will be able to try out the fat tire bikes right around the village, or for the more determined, a cross-country bike trail is also available. Shuttle service will be provided.
There will be a BBQ and cash bar with entertainment, with a pre-registration bonfire on Friday, April 3, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Outdoor Center, complete with night-time ride. A Stratton Brook lunch ride is planned for Sunday with Maine Huts & Trails.
Registration for the Fat Tire Downhill Race is $40 and includes race entry, course access, a bike demo tag, goodie bag, complimentary beer ticket for the Beach Bar and commemorative item. Only 75 registrations will be sold; if not sold out, registrations will be first come, first served during the pre-registration party. Registration is available at
www.nemba.org/events/sugarloaf-fat-tire-festival.
For more information on the Sugarloaf Fat Tire Festival and to see lodging options, visit www.Sugarloaf.com.
About Maine Huts & Trails:Maine Huts & Trails manages a system of four backcountry eco-lodges and more than 80 miles of trails in western Maine. Featuring off-the-grid, hut-to-hut adventures, coupled with comfortable and friendly accommodations for outdoor enthusiasts and active travelers of all levels, ages and interests, the nonprofit organization offers a number of memberships and sponsorship opportunities. Guests of Maine Huts & Trails can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, along with home-cooked meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients, warm, comfortable beds and hot showers. The knowledgeable and courteous staff are available for guided outings and expert advice. Visit
www.mainehuts.org to begin your adventure.