Avid cyclists don’t have to give up their passion when winter arrives in Montana. Fat biking uses big, snow-friendly tires (fat tires) that give riders the ability to traverse snow-packed trails during the winter months. Many snowmobile trails are also fat bike-friendly, and local bike shops throughout the state can provide trail maps and recommendations on the best place to plan your adventure. Stop by one of the following shops this winter to plan your winter biking adventure:
- Missouri River Country: Cherry Creek Gear Shop
Try biking at Hell Creek Arm of Fort Peck Lake - Southeast Montana: The Spoke Shop
Try biking at Makoshika State Park - Montana’s Yellowstone Country: Dan Bailey’s
Try biking at Crosscut - Central Montana: Bighorn Specialists
Try biking at Giant Springs State Park - Southwest Montana: The Derailed Bike Shop
Try biking at Helena South Hills Trails - Western Montana’s Glacier Country: Wheaton’s Cycle
Try biking at Round Meadow