Fat Viking anyone ?

[ton]

anyone having a go at riding the Fat Viking ?
obviously not in Norway unless you a lucky enough to live there.

but local to you maybe or somewhere nice.

[Bearlegged]

Sounds fun; anyone want to lend me a fat bike?

[summittoppler]

I'll be riding my bike that weekend so I don't see why I can't do the 50km.....

[PaulE]

Looks a good event for the future too - after a last minute trip.to.Bergen in early 2020, I've been desperately looking for an excuse to go back to Norway!

Sounds fun; anyone want to lend me a fat bike?

If you've tall enough to ride a 20" Fatty trail, then you're welcome to borrow mine for a day?

[fatbikephil]

Supposed to be good - a Norwegian version of the Rov 150. Bob nearly did it but bust his collarbone the day before.....
I'm totally scunnered with air travel these days (even before all this kicked off) so will likely never get there. Doing a fully supported thing is quite good in such places as there is no hassle if it all goes pear shaped as someone will rescue as part of the entry fee

[ton]

rode my 100km Fat Viking ride today.
was a nice day out, managed 80% offroad, so goo overall.
1 thing i learned though.......... 100km on a fat bike is sooo fecking hard..........

[fatbikephil]

Good one, dae sell it!
I find long days on the fat bike a really nice thing as you automatically go slow to avoid mashing the big tyres into hard surfaces which makes for a really relaxing ride. The certain knowledge that nothing in your way will stop you just adds to the fun.

[williewonker]

Weather in Norway was disgusting ended up a total of 134km. 12 km first attempt and had to turn back due to wind and rain!! Then did 112km in remaining time. Very icey and cold but vaguely exciting views cannot wait for another full attempt next year global warming permitting.

[ton]

well done for getting there and having a go.

i managed 150km over 2 rides. friday and sunday. missed the wind in yorkshire.