Uma Kleppinger

If smoky skies are harshing your singletrack buzz, pack up the family and head to Oakridge this weekend for a late-summer camping and riding at the Fat Tire Festival!

Test your skills and endurance at the Fat 55 Mountain Bike Race on Saturday, Sept 22. Described as "a mountain biker's mountain bike race" this course promises to test your handling skills and endurance, not just your fitness and speed.

Course map, details and registration can be found here:
http://www.fatfiftyfive.com

Post ride entertainment includes post-ride organic Cajun food from Lion Mountain Bakery, live Cajun swamp rock by local musicians Thibedoux and his band Ettouffee, and micro brews by Ninkasi Brewing.

KIDS' MOUNTAIN BIKE OAKRIDGE is set for Sunday, Sept 23, after the race. In cooperation with local IMBA chapter GOATS, and Trips-for-Kids this day is all about getting the young 'uns on bikes, with guidance, support and kids their own age.

Details and registration:
http://www.oakridgegoats.org/youth

This is the perfect time of the year to savor Oakridge; temps are perfect for riding, the skies are clear, the trails are in good shape Don't miss this late-summer last chance getaway for a sunny, fun-filled outdoor festival celebrating the awesomeness of the fat tire phenomenon!