Great Lakes Fat Bike Series

01/07/2019

We know that this will disappoint a lot of you guys, but we need to let you know that there will be no points system for the GLFBS this year. We ask that you please direct any questions to us, and not individual race promoters; we also hope you will continue your plans to race the events that you are signed up for.

This was a difficult decision to make, as many of you are committed to the series and have been for years, or maybe decided to jump in this year. There WILL be a series for the 2019-2020 season (if you aren't too pi**ed off at us to join up again).

The series will also need to exist in a new way, shifting the focus from rewarding only top finishers to providing a rewards system that will run deep through the overall standings. We want to recognize and reward all of you who participate because you simply love to ride and race, and in the process, hopefully bring some new life to fat biking. This is an essential shift for the series and fat biking in general, as we work to encourage everyone to attempt new challenges and enjoy the unique adventures that the sport offers.

In all honesty, planning for the 2018/19 season simply began too late in the game as the series changed hands. I worked to make it awesome in the 11th hour, but it just didn't pan out.

Again, please message me directly with your questions, thoughts, suggestions, concerns or complaints. Or shoot an email to [email protected].

Cheers you guys, and have fun out there.

Molly Connolly & the GLFBS team

11/28/2018

7 races are better than 6, don't you think? New to the series this year is the White Cap Fat Bike Race, one race of four in the 509 Cycles Snow Crown Series and now also a part of the GLFBS! More info at

The midwest’s premier winter bike race series is back and better than ever. Now in its fourth year we’re back with upgrades. We’ve got it all; chip timing, multiple skill levels, food, beer a…

11/27/2018

You've waited long enough! The schedule for the 2018-2019 Great Lakes Fat Bike Series is up. SO much more info coming soon (and maybe even another race), but start marking your calendars!

December 15 - Solstice Chase Fatbike Race
January 5 - Norpine Fat Bike Classic, Lutsen MN, January 5, 2019
January 19 - QBP Fat Bike Rennet
January 26 - Big M Firetower Fat Bike Race
February 2 - 45nrth Whiteout at Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails
February 16 - Polar Roll Presented by Upper Hand Brewery

Visit our site for links to all of the event pages for registration info!

10/01/2018

Winter is coming....
stay tuned!!

02/18/2018

Overall series results are in! WOW - it came down to the wire for the women, with today's Polar Roll finishes deciding the #1 overall spot. Check out the link for the final 2018 standings! 45NRTH Salsa Cycles

Women's Overall
1 - Megan Barr
2 - Sonia Pond
3 - Christina Ross
4 - Chelsea Strate
5 - Martha Flynn

Men's Overall
1 - Matt Acker
2 - Cole House
3 - Evan Simula
4 - Dave Gray
5 - Steve Elmer

Women Updated 2/ 12/ 2018, At Series End Top 5 Overall Will Be Removed From Age Group Standing First, Last, City, State, Age Group, Team name, Age Group Rank, Total Points all events, Solstice Chace, Points, Norpine Classic, Points, Winter Rush, Points, Farm hand Fat Bike Race, Points, Cuyuna ...

02/17/2018

Leia Schneeberger and Megan Barr killed it today! Leia finished in first with Megan close behind in 2nd! 45NRTH Salsa Cycles 906 Polar Roll Presented by Upper Hand Brewery

02/17/2018

Wait for it......wait for it....and it’s Rick Weatherald, Matt Acker and Cole House for 2nd, 3rd and 4th!!! 45NRTH Salsa Cycles 906 Polar Roll Presented by Upper Hand Brewery

02/17/2018

It’s Jorden Wakeley for the WIN!!!!

02/17/2018

It’s go time! The 906 Polar Roll Presented by Upper Hand Brewery is the final race in the 2018 45NRTH Great Lakes Fat Bike Series and racers are competing for final points! Salsa Cycles