Event Description
Banana Belt Fat Bike Festival
DATE: Saturday, August 4, 2018
LOCATION: Gold Beach, Oregon
ABOUT: The Banana Belt Fat Bike Festival is a family friendly weekend celebration of the Southern Oregon Coast & Fat Bikes! We are highlighting the newest South Coast Fat Bike Maps and celebrating the love Oregon has for its beaches, bikes, and beer!
SCHEDULE:
Friday, August 3, 2018 5-7PM Packet pick up and welcome party.
Saturday, August 4, 2018 10-2PM Fat Bike Festival at Pistol River Middle.
https://goo.gl/maps/oUmGg3FjYJv
Fat Bike Festival List of Events:
We will have many options for people to participate in Fat Bike activities from “race rides” to casual rides, “slow race,” criterium, trials, and more.
“Race Ride” ~ Will be a timed event with a mass group start from staging area North to Hunter Cove and then pass by staging area on their way to Crook Point and back. A total of 10+ miles and the first one to finish wins!
Casual “Banana Belt Loop” Ride ~ Led by members of local bike club this ride will take you on the beach portions of the “Banana Belt Loop.” Casual paced ride to highlight the new Travel Oregon Fat Bike Maps.
Fat Criterium ~ Beach criterium set around the festivities. A 15 minute timed event and the fastest fatty wins!
Slow Race ~ 50 foot course where you must stay in your lane and feet may not touch the sand. The winner is whoever is the SLOWEST to cross the finish line!
Fat Trials ~ an obstacle style course on the beach where you can test your bike skills.
Bike Demo ~ Fat bikes available for people to test ride.
Fat Bike Beach Clean up ~ prizes for whomever collects the most trash on the beach.
Fat Bike Festival After Party
2-6PM After we are done riding on the beach for the day it is time to head to the true Oregon “microbrewery” at Arch Rock Brewing Co. We will have food available for purchase, great selection of beer & drinks, live music, and participants can celebrate the new friends, new rides, and great town of Gold Beach! Family, friends, and community members are welcome to join us at this celebration.
SPONSORS:
Arch Rock Brewing
Travel Oregon
Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA)
South Coast Bicycles
Wild Rivers Coast Mountain Bicycling Association
Gold Beach Visitors Association
Chetco Brewing
EVENT FAQs:
WHEN IS PACKET PICK UP?
Friday, August 3, 2018 5-7PM Packet pick up and welcome party.
CAN I REGISTER ON DAY OF EVENT:
You may register on Friday or Saturday at event but the fee will be $30 for OBRA members and $32 for non-OBRA members.
WHAT IS AN OBRA MEMBER AND WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY EXTRA TO BE ONE?
"The Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) is the official sanctioning body of bicycle racing in Oregon, Southwest Washington and parts of Northern California. We work with race promoters to put on world class events within the region. We sanction road, track, mountain bike, enduro, cyclocross and gran fondo events. OBRA provides the community and framework for successful events. We provide insurance, race equipment, competitions, calendars, training, judging, timing services, marketing, membership services and many other services to make bicycle racing safe, enjoyable and accessible. OBRA sanctions over 390 events and clinics throughout the year."
In order for us to get all the necessary permits and insurance to run a safe & successful bicycle event, we use OBRA as our official sanctioning body.
WILL THERE BE MECHANICAL SUPPORT AT THE EVENT?
Yes, South Coast Bicycles will be there to help if you need any mechanical support.
HOW DO I GET TO THE FAT BIKE FESTIVAL?
Just South of Gold Beach on the beach at Pistol River Middle. See google map above.
WHERE DO I PARK AT THE TRAILS?
There is plenty of parking available on the beach side of 101 in a gravel parking area.
CAN MY FAMILY & FRIENDS JOIN ME AT THE EVENT?
This will be a family friendly event and great for spectators. We will have beach games set up, sandcastle contests for the kids, and event a fun kids race on the beach. Music, booths, demo bikes, and lots of fun races to watch.
WILL THERE BE FOOD OR DRINKS AVAILABLE?
Snacks & drinks will be available at the beach and full menu at the after party available for purchase.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Daniella Crowder, Director, Oregon Rides & Events
email: Director@OregonRides.com
