FAT55 Oakridge Classic Mountain Bike Race

FAT55 Oakridge Classic Mountain Bike Race FAT 55 is a fully supported mountain bike race in Oakridge, Oregon. The date for 2016 is June 11. ( Greenwaters Park in Oakridge, OR is the hub of the FAT 55.

The FAT 55 is a marathon length mountain bike race and ride featuring some of Oakridge's best trails, organic food, local music. Our mission is to create a challenging, yet safe and sustainable mountain bike event promoting environmental and social solutions through bicycling and community. The FAT 55 bike race aims to raise awareness of the potential we each have to protect the environment, speci

fically through the use of the bicycle and unicycle. We focus on community, whether that means the local community in Oakridge, or the larger community of cyclists and other environmentally conscious individuals globally. We believe community is integral to creating lasting solutions to the environmental and social issues we are facing, globally. To foster even further interconnectivity, we partner with local and regional businesses who share in this vision. FAT 55 emphasizes local and regional connections focusing on bicycles. We see bikes as a tool to work towards a liveable future through human powered transport. This is where the race starts, is the midpoint of the race, the central aid station, and also the finish line. A festival atmosphere provides entertainment for racers and their friends, family, fans and supporters with live music, local artisans and great food! CASH PRIZES FOR TOP 3 MEN AND WOMEN

We pay out cash prizes to the top 3 men and women, custom trophies for the winners of each age group made by Vulture Cycles. Don't have cash to pay for the entry for this event? Be one of the first 5 people to volunteer 10 or more hours working on the trails in this course and receive a free entry. This event is not just for racers! Come volunteer at one of the aid stations, play music, present your ideas on how to promote positive change, or otherwise volunteer and we'll hook you up with a free organic meal and a really fun day. Be a part of the solution: Come make some revolutions! www.fatfiftyfive.com

05/14/2016

PRESS RELEASE, May 13, 2016
RE: FAT 55 OAKRIDGE CLASSIC MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE

It is with great regret that I have decided to cancel the FAT 55 that was scheduled for June 11, 2016. This difficult decision was made only after first considering any other available options and by consulting with others. A combination of several factors beyond my control, a major change in the complexity and required time commitment to my job, were compounded by a serious accident on my motorcycle a few weeks ago. I lost three weeks due to initial recovery from the injuries. I am still limited in what I am able to do. I am lucky the injuries were not more severe and I give thanks to be alive. But I have been unable to devote the needed time to the race to create the quality event that everyone deserves.

Approximately 50 riders had pre-registered and I will be refunding their entry fees in full within the next week. I have closed registration and updated the website to notify everyone of the cancellation.

I want to give a special thanks to the ones who had stepped up to volunteer and for those who had been working on the trails in getting them in great condition. A special thank-you goes out to the USDA Forest Service, Lane County Roads, GOATS, and OBRA for their assistance in the planning and permits. Thank you to all of you who were planning on visiting Oakridge for the race. We hope you will come and ride the trails on any day.

Next years date for the FAT 55 is already penciled in for Saturday, June 10, 2017.

I appreciate your understanding and apologize for the inconvenience and your disappointment.


Sincerely,

Norm Coyer

05/10/2016

The race is only one month away! We are getting ready and the trails are getting ready too. Thanks to the awesome volunteers for the trail work. GOATS, Greater Oakridge Area Trail Stewards has a work party scheduled on North Salmon this coming Saturday the 21st, and more work days are planned for this month.

04/08/2016

Only one week left to take advantage of early registration discounts. Prices go up April 16! Registration is open at www.fatfiftyfive.com

04/08/2016

We are excited to announce local Oregon band from Corvallis, the
Brutal Bridges Band will be playing at the FAT 55 Race Awards / Afterparty in Greenwaters Park. Join in the festival! As a rider, as a volunteer or simply as a fan of good music, food and beverages!

Getting stoked for the upcoming riding season? Many of our trails are riding great, especially the trails in this year's...
03/24/2016

Getting stoked for the upcoming riding season? Many of our trails are riding great, especially the trails in this year's FAT 55! Dead Mountain, Larison Rock, Heckletooth, ETC are all free of snow and super tasty, come on over and get some brown pow!

01/18/2016

2016 RACE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! SIGN UP EARLY FOR DISCOUNTS ON THE FATTY 50, A--KICKER OR THROWBACK. www.fatfiftyfive.com/

01/10/2016
01/10/2016

2016 Updates! We've changed the name to FAT 55 OAKRIDGE CLASSIC MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE. This years date, June 11, 2016 will be Race #7 in the Oregon Off Road Series. And starting this year, there will be three race courses. A 50 mile, a 21 mile and a 11 mile. The 21 and 11 are part of the series. And FAT stands for the three courses, F is the Fatty, 50 miler. A is the A--Kicker, 21 miler and T is the Throwback 11 miler. Check out the website for course descriptions. Registration will be open soon.

12/02/2015

Mark your calendars for the 2016 FAT 55, OAKRIDGE MOUNTAIN BIKE MARATHON. We've made a big change to the second weekend in June - SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2016! This will be the first mountain bike race in Oakridge for the summer and one of the earlier MTB events in Oregon. Stay tuned for other important changes and updates! Woo hoo! Only a little more than six months away already!

Thanks to Doug's pre ride today we learned there is an unexpected road closure! We have worked with our Forest Service p...
09/11/2015

Thanks to Doug's pre ride today we learned there is an unexpected road closure! We have worked with our Forest Service partners to find a suitable alternative, and have come up with an awesome new course. We are sorry for the last moment notice, but we have an excellent new courses out on the Middle Fork of the Willamette, an area that has never held a mountain bike race before, and we're very excited to host the event there this year. If you haven't signed up there are still some spots available, race day entry is available as well, same price. Sign in and day of registration will be held at Mountain Theraputics: 76463 Pine St (corner of 1st and Pine in Uptown Oakridge) 6:30 - 8 am on Saturday.

Still on the fence? The weather is perfect and some of my favorite west coast legends are going to be here: Rick Hunter...
09/09/2015

Still on the fence? The weather is perfect and some of my favorite west coast legends are going to be here: Rick Hunter, Cameron Falconer, Wade Beauchamp and Carl Decker to name a few. It's going to be a good day on the bikes...
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Fat Fifty Five or FAT 55 is a challenging marathon length mountain bike race and ride in Oakridge, Oregon. An annual September event, the FAT 55 challenges riders to reconsider what a mountain bike race can be.

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Greenwaters Park, 48362 Highway 58
Oakridge, OR
97463

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