Weekly Dose of Fat - Show Number 72 - Friday, September 18th, 2015 From Interbike in Las Vegas - Eric Sovern from Surly Bikes is our Special Guest It’s the Las Vegas interbike edition with your traveling sideshow, Sven and Gomez. Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is sponsored by Surly Bikes. Surly makes bikes that don’t suck like the new Wednesday we saw here in Vegas! Learn more about bucking the odds, and bikes, at http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show! This week’s special guest is Eric Sovern (Sov) from Surly Bikes We reveal next week’s Call-in question We’ll talk about the bikes we rode at the ODD in the Fatty Farm Field Report And, as always, we’ve got fat and plus sized Links SPECIAL GUEST - Eric Sovern of Surly Bikes talks about interbike, Dirt Demo and strange stories from the past! Fatty Farm Field Report We talk about the bikes we rode at the Outdoor Demo Santana Tandem Borealis Crestone Fatback Rhino Ritchey Commando Borealis Flume Fatback Skookum This week’s call in question is, What do you like in your flask on a cold, winter ride? We hear from Gomez and Sven along with Evan, Old Bear, Gunny Rose and Dave. Fat-bike Links Bruce says good bye to a couple of friends... http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/09/velo-solo.html Olov checks out some new trails on his Instigator http://bikelifeinswedishlapland.com/2015/09/16/instigatinon-the-snake-trail/ Thanks again to Surly for sponsoring the radio portion of today’s broadcast. Say, Bye!

This week's photo of a Carbon Salsa Bucksaw from the Salsa Demo at Hartman Rocks in Gunnison Colorado comes from Gunnyrose! Weekly Dose of Fat - Show Number 71 - Friday, September 11th, 2015 It’s the Weekly Dose of Fat radio teleplay with your hosts, Sven and Gomez! We are joined in the studio today by JK Livin’ and Uncle Dick! Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is sponsored by Surly Bikes. Learn what it’s all about at http://surlybikes.com. What’s happening on this week’s show? We will be taking call in guests all show to ask the question What is your fat-bike dream destination? This week’s special guest is Micah Rice from USA Cycling We reveal next week’s Call-in question We’ll talk fat-bike and Plus Bike news in the Fatty Farm Field Report And, as always, we’ve got fat and plus sized Links SPECIAL GUEST -  Micah Rice from USA Cycling Fatty Farm Field Report Olov Checks in from Swedish Lapland Interbike Outdoor Dirt Demo Discussion Fat-bike Links Bike Black Ribbon Test Pilot - Jeff Price - went riding with Coastkid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xQM0hRAFS0 Italian motorcycle company, Fanatic, is making electric fat-bikes http://www.gizmag.com/fantic-serves-up-electric-fat-bikes-two-ways/39238/ http://fantic-bikes.it/?lang=en Bike Summit Sum Up http://bikelifeinswedishlapland.com/2015/09/09/bike-summit-sum-up/ Fat-bike shenanigans at the Rolling Rendezvous in Grand Targhee http://www.jhnewsandguide.com/stepping_out/events/rolling-rendezvous/article_87085794-18ac-5e99-a9ea-fdb4f18c71b2.html Coast kid Harvest Week pix http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/09/harvest-weekend-pic-dump.html Plus Bikes Links Stumpjumper 6fattie http://www.bikemag.com/gear/bikes/trail-bikes-gear/stumpjumper-6fattie/ Bultaco’s 2000 watt, electric 24-plus bike. (24-plus, yep, we went there!) http://www.gizmag.com/bultaco-brinco-e-bike/38137/ Plus Bike Touring http://offroute.ca/2015/09/08/bike-ckeck/ Thanks again to Surly for sponsoring the radio portion of today’s broadcast. Say, Bye!

Weekly Dose of Fat - Show Number 70 - Friday, September 4th, 2015 Andy Skoglund from Surly is our Special Guest Above - Frédéric Paulet and his gang bringing omni-terrain to a whole new level! As you’ve become accustomed to, Sven, Gomez and JK are in the studio. This week we welcome special guest Andy Skoglund from Surly Bikes. Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is sponsored by Surly. Learn more at http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show: We will be taking call in guests all show to ask the question Do you ride with music? If so, earbuds, bluetooth gizmo? And we’ll probably ask you what your favorite ride song is. This week’s special guest is Andy Skoglund from Surly We reveal next week’s Call-in question We’ll talk fat-bike and Plus Bike news in the Fatty Farm Field Report And, as always, we’ve got fat and plus sized Links SPECIAL GUEST - Andy Skoglund from Surly Bikes Fatty Farm Field Report Let’s me send out some healing vibes to Teresa Gibson - She fractured 2 vertebrae in pretty gnarly bike crash last weekend. There’s a Go Fund Me site to help Teresa with her bills while she’s recovering - http://www.gofundme.com/pa33g4tw We revisit last week’s question and talk about the results! Cuyuna Fat New Yurt Adventure Cast of “Breaking Away” Set For Reunion at Interbike Awards Gala Fat-bike Links Cannondale Fat CAAD at Eurobike http://www.bikemag.com/gear/eurobike-2015-products/ Holiday rides in East Lothian http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/09/fatbike-august-holiday-weekender-pt-1.html Fat-Bike Unicycles and Rainbows http://www.halfabike.com/my-love-affair-with-a-fat-bike/ Thanks again to Surly for sponsoring the radio portion of today’s broadcast. Say, Bye!

Weekly Dose of Fat - Show Number 69 - Friday, August 28th, 2015 Todd "The Wild Man" Lyons from SE Bikes is Special Guest Sven Haamer, Tio Gomez and  Mr. JK Livin guide you through today’s show. Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is sponsored today by the Brand New Surly Wednesday and My Other Brother Darryl - tubless ready rims.  Learn more about getting rad at  http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show? We will be taking call in guests all show to ask the question What is the annual fat-bike event you MOST look forward to? This week’s special guest is Todd Lyons from SE Bikes We reveal next week’s Call-in question We’ll talk fat-bike and Plus Bike news in the Fatty Farm Field Report And, as always, we’ve got fat and plus sized Links Last week’s big winner on the show Evan Larsson, gave us the gift of beer! He sent us Pipeworks Brewing's Unicorn Blood Hoppy Red Ale. Thanks Evan! SPECIAL GUEST - Todd “The Wild Man” Lyons Joins us to talk about the Fat Ripper among other things. Fatty Farm Field Report Let’s revisit last week’s question and talk about the results! How would you upgrade your current fat-bike? Anyone change their answer from last week? Scott VM Jolly Rogers from down AZ way says call in with a report. Fat-bike Links Lightest full-sus Fat-bike? http://www.fat-bike.de/lightest-full-suspension-fatbike_en/ One for the ladies http://www.bikemag.com/gear/first-ride-specialized-rhyme-6fattie/ Deadly Nedly and the Fat-bike Nats in Outside Magazine http://www.outsideonline.com/2010156/age-irrelevant Combine a Fat-bike, a Hanebrink and an electric motor and what do you get? http://www.gizmag.com/xterrain500-electric-fatbike/39070/ And then there is the real Hanebrink! http://www.fortunehanebrink.com/Hanebrink/index.php/advanced-stuff/hanebrink3 Olov has a new photo project in Sweden http://bikelifeinswedishlapland.com/2015/08/22/seasonsbythebay/ Tubeless fat-bike tire pressure formulas https://m.facebook.com/291224632996/photos/a.291397127996.146527.291224632996/10153061130232997/?type=1 Fat-trike http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/rungu-dual-fork-mountain-bikes-two-forks-one-bike/ Fat-bikes at the Fiddlin’ Fifty https://joboo1967.wordpress.com/2015/08/24/the-2015-fiddlin-fifty-2/ CoastKid doin’ some work and showin’ off some pumpkin colored wheels http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/08/late-start-to-harvest-so-been-busy-bee.html Thanks again to Surly for sponsoring the radio portion of today’s broadcast. Say, Bye!

Weekly Dose of Fat - Show Number 68 - Friday, August 21st, 2015 Aussie Beach Fat - photo by Joshua Macpherson This week JK makes his presence known along with Sven and Gomez! Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, are made possible through support from Surly Bikes. You can learn more about getting rad at  http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show: We will be taking call in guests all show to ask the question If you could do one major upgrade to your current fat-bike, what would it be? We have muppets We reveal next week’s Call-in question We’ll talk fat-bike and Plus Bike news in the Fatty Farm Field Report And, as always, we’ve got fat and plus sized Links ACTION ALERT: Yellowstone National Park has again chosen to ignore non-motorized uses in its next round of Winter use management. Please comment by FRIDAY AUG 21st, and let the park know how important Winter non-motorized use is to you. Specifically, Fat Bike access would allow a greater number of people to enjoy their National park in a safe way - part of the Park's mission. A small test section of Fat Bike access would allow the Park to study and understand this fast growing user group. However, at this point the Park has simply said FAT BIKES WILL NOT EVEN BE CONSIDERED. Comment here: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/commentForm.cfm?documentID=66348 Chris Daisy hips us to dealer news from Felt Dealer Camp and Trek World. Fatty Farm Field Report Next week is show #69, Dudes! Question for Travis. Any info on the possibility of fat-biking at Kobuk Valley National Park Dunes http://www.nps.gov/kova/learn/nature/sandglaciers.htm Fat-bike Links Beach riding at Sandön, Sweden http://bikelifeinswedishlapland.com/2015/08/19/ride-report-beach-riding-at-sandon/ Europe’s got a Big Fat-Bike Festival http://www.snowbikefestival.com/ Folding, electric fat-bike http://www.slashgear.com/fat-bad-is-first-folding-electric-bicycle-with-fat-tires-17397841/ Sondors electric fat bike review http://fortune.com/2015/08/16/sondors-ebike-review/ Bruce likes his Pugs! Versatility! http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/08/29-single-speed-reversable-pugsley.html Bikepacking 101 - http://www.bikepacking.com/bikepacking-101/# Not Fat but Sofa King Rad - The Hank Bike http://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/mountain-bike/hank-bike-will-make-you-feel-kid-again?cid=social_20150817_50843836&adbid=10153576169711670&adbpl=fb&adbpr=24470421669 PlusBikes Links 29+ on an Ice Cream Truck! http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/08/saturday-29-coastal-cycling-with-sanny.html Thanks again to Surly for sponsoring the radio portion of today’s broadcast. Say, Bye!

Arboreal Pugslys - Photo by Evan LarSSon Weekly Dose of Fat - Show Number 67 - Friday, August 14th, 2015 Sven, Gomez and JK are joined in the studio by musical guest, Uncle Dick! Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is brought to you by Surly. Learn more about bikes at  http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show: We will be taking call in guests all show to ask the question What's your favorite aspect of fat-adventure-mountain-biking? We have this week’s Special Guest Nick Frey from Boo Bicycles We reveal next week’s Kung Fu Call-in question We’ll talk fat-bike and Plus Bike news in the Fatty Farm Field Report And, as always, we’ve got fat and plus sized Links Cheers! Special Guest - Nick Frey, Founder of Boo Bicycles! For more information about Boo or to check out the Boo Bus Demo schedule visit - http://boobicycles.com/ Fatty Farm Field Report During Gomez’s Field Trip out West, he visited Borealis and recorded a little spot with Steve. Check it! Revisit last week’s question and talk about the results Nick from Ride Alongside won last week’s contest. Nick’s prize package included items from Surly, Borealis, Advocate Cycles as well as assorted stickers, writing instruments and such. Congrats there, Nick! https://ridealongside.wordpress.com Our Guest from last week's show, Ron Stawicki, (along with the Waukesha Bicycle Alliance and Waukesha County Parks) is hosting a WORS race at the Minooka Trails in Wakesha County (west of MKE) at he's got a FAT-BIKE Open class race set up for 11:30 am. The race is on Sunday August 16th 2015. (this weekend!) Jose will be serving tacos and the Ronsta told us that he'd have Blatz & a cowbell ready for fat-bikers that show up to race, heckle or cheer. Visit - for all of the details and directions - http://wors.org/schedule/coffee-bean/ Fat-bike Links Olov upgrades to Shimano XT 11-speed for his Mukluk http://bikelifeinswedishlapland.com/2015/08/07/mukluk-upgrade-xt-11/  Beach Riding in Germany http://www.shz.de/lokales/sylter-rundschau/mit-dem-fatbike-ueber-die-insel-id10407686.html Fat Bike Touring in Brazil http://www.redbull.com/br/pt/bike/stories/1331730378242/tour-de-santa-catarina-com-fat-bike Toni Lund is back with a last chance of summer http://www.tonilund.fi/2015/08/the-last-chance-of-summer.html Moonlander Beach Therapy http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/08/surly-moonlander-beach-therapy.html 3” Fat-bikes? http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/08/3-fatbike-what-yeah-it-is-meanwhile.html PlusBikes Links Coast Kid Updates http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/08/mid-week-catch-up-harvest-starts.html Specialized FSR http://dirtragmag.com/first-ride-specialized-stumpjumper-fsr-6fattie/ Thanks again to Surly for sponsoring the radio portion of today’s broadcast. Say, Bye!

Ron Stawicki at the Wausau 24 - Photo by Beth Haupt Weekly Dose of Fat - Show Number 66 - Friday, August 7th, 2015 Sven and Gomez are joined in the studio by Mr. JK Livin Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is brought to you by Surly. Learn more at  http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show: We will be taking call in guests all show to ask the question If your fairy fat mother appeared and granted you one wish for Any existing new fat-bike - available right now - - which fat-bike would you ask for? We have this week’s Special Guest - Olov Stenlund of Bike Life in Swedish Lapland We reveal next week’s Call-in question Fat-Man & Ronin! Episode? We’ll talk fat-bike and Plus Bike news in the Fatty Farm Field Report And, as always, we’ve got fat and plus sized Links Cheers! Special Guest Olov Stenlund from Sweden! Olov’s event: The Swedish Lapland Bike Summit http://bikelifeinswedishlapland.com/2015/07/23/swedish-lapland-bike-summit-demo-version/ Fat-Man and Ronin - Radio Cartoon  Welcome to this week’s Fatty Farm Field Report Revisit last week’s question and talk about the results Polish Moon ride recap Full moon ride in Two Rivers Kewaunee beach exploring Reforestation Camp riding on the Plus Bike George Kapitz from Broken Spoke is planning what should be a great 3-race fat-bike series. Report from Ian at Arabian Sand Bikes in Abu Dahbi and Check out this bit of video https://vimeo.com/60316882 RIP Sugs http://wisconsinbikefed.org/2015/08/05/goodnight-bright-star/ Fat-bike Links Olov gets famous! http://bikelifeinswedishlapland.com/2015/08/03/five-minutes-of-french-fame/ Outside Magazine on Fat-bikes. Now a trend, not a fad? http://www.outsideonline.com/1997971/fat-bike Under Armour gets in to the Fat-Bike game...after a fashion https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/mens-ua-fat-tire-gtx/pid1262064-900 Annual COGGS summer fat-biking adventure and sea kayaking http://deathrideradventure.blogspot.com/2015/07/up-north.html Fat-Bike Enlightenment http://ellsworthbikes.com/bike/buddha/ Wanna know what some of your favorite winter fat-bike racers are up to in the summer? http://www.adn.com/article/20150803/berntson-seizes-soggy-bottom-100-challenge-mountain-bike-race JoBoo and kids getting ready for Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Tour Pedal https://joboo1967.wordpress.com/2015/07/30/we-are-all-set/ JoBoo’s Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Tour Pedal wrap up https://joboo1967.wordpress.com/2015/08/03/the-2015-gre-mesabi-trail-tour/ Icebike History - Shared by Kevin Breitenbach http://www.icebike.org/the-history-of-ice-biking-and-winter-cycling/ PlusBikes Links 29+ Travers Bikes Video https://youtu.be/QzC_77Ik8aM Bike Mag has a look at the Scott Scale 710 Plus Bike http://www.bikemag.com/gear/bikes/hardtail-bikes/one-day-test-scott-scale-710-plus/ Thanks again to Surly for sponsoring the radio portion of today’s broadcast. Say, Bye!

Weekly Dose of Fat -  Show Number 65 - Friday, July 31st, 2015 Gomez is back from his trip west and is joined in the studio by Sven and JK. Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is brought to you by Surly. Learn more  at  http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show: We will be taking call in guests all show to ask the question How do you feel about USA Cycling’s involvement with Fat-Bike Racing? We reveal next week’s Call-in question We premier Fat-Man & Ronin! a radio cartoon We’ll talk fat-bike and Plus Bike news in the Fatty Farm Field Report And, as always, we’ve got fat and plus sized Links Cheers! Next week’s Call in Question is... If your fairy fat mother appeared and granted you one wish for Any existing new fat-bike - available right now - which fat-bike would you ask for? Fat-Man and Ronin - Radio Cartoon Premier This week’s Fatty Farm Field Report We mentioned this last week but there is still time to enter the Down’s Syndrome Association of Minnesota’s raffle to support their I Can Bike Camp in the Twin Cities. The raffle is for a Salsa BearGrease 2 Fat Bike and will be held tomorrow at the Shifting Gears for Down Syndrome event in Owatonna, MN. Only 100 tickets will be sold. Here is a link to the raffle information: http://www.dsamn.org/win-a-fat-bike-and-support-the-ican-shine-bike-camp/ Riverwest 24 recap JK got a new frame bag from Andy at ATM hand-made goods. Natalia Mendez is going to be in charge of all of our cycling apparel testing. Gomez talked to Greg Matyas this week…..Fatback has some exciting things to show us at interbike! Surly has a new Marketing Director - Christina Julian is the new Tyler over there at Surly - Surly sponsors the show - So we should probably start brown nosing right now. On Tuesday Borealis leaked a photo of their new fat-bike on their Facebook page. The Crestone. HEALING VIBES TO SUGS! Fat-bike Links Seven Wonders? http://reviews.mtbr.com/7-bikes-for-7-wonders-the-coast Are elliptical chainrings making a comeback? http://fatbikerepublic.blogspot.com/2015/07/wolftooth-elliptical-fad-or-fabulous.html Oregon Coast Fat-biking http://www.oregoncoasttoday.com/oct/out/20150728/does-my-bike-look-fat-in-these Joboo takes a Friday ride with the youth. https://joboo1967.wordpress.com/2015/07/25/a-friday-loop/ Thinking about all the tire sizes http://www.jhnewsandguide.com/sports/sports_extras/outdoors_snow_survey/bigger-is-better-in-bike-tires-or-maybe-not/article_47b1d7d1-9ae6-5e9a-a5d1-d243ee66b69d.html Fat-Bikes in Mongolia with Ponies http://whileoutriding.tumblr.com/ K2 Slide Show http://k2bike.com/2015/sideshow.html Swedish Lapland Bike Summit 3-6 September https://www.facebook.com/events/1611495022437771/ PK Ripper Fat-Bike https://bmxcruisers.com/2016-se-fat-ripper-26-fat-tire-bmx-is-here/ PlusBikes Links Orbea goes 27-plus! http://www.orbea.com/us-en/sites/loki Scott 27+ vs Scott 650B (not Plus!) http://www.bikemag.com/gear/bikes/all-mountain-bikes-gear/tested-scott-genius-lt-plus-vs-genius-lt/ CoastKid 29+ing the Coast http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/07/midweek-cycle-local-woods-and-trails-to.html Thanks again to Surly for sponsoring the radio portion of today’s broadcast. Say, Bye!

Weekly Dose of Fat -  Show Number 64 - Friday, July 24th, 2015 This week it is Sven and JK in the studio with a few segments from Westward Ho, Gomez! Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is brought to you by Surly. Check out their bikes, wares and such at  http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show: We will be check in in with Gomez who has a couple of segments from his Field Trip We will be taking call in guests all show to ask the question Do extreme adventures like attempts to cross Antarctica on a fat-bike inspire you or make you go, HUH? We reveal next week’s Call-in question We’ll talk fat-bike news with the Fatty Farm Field Report And, as always, we’ve got Links Next week’s Call in Question? How do you feel about USA Cycling’s involvement with Fat-Bike Racing? Welcome to this week’s Fatty Farm Field Report Riverwest 24 is happening tonight. JK and Sven are on a team! Mary Huff of the Down’s Syndrome Association of Minnesota told us about a raffle going on to support their iCan Bike Camp in the Twin Cities. The iCan Bike Camp is for individuals with a disability who want to learn to ride a two-wheel bike independently. Check this out! The raffle is for a Salsa BearGrease 2 Fat Bike! The drawing is on Saturday, August 1st at the Shifting Gears for Down Syndrome event in Owatonna, MN. Only 100 tickets will be sold. Here is a link to the raffle information: http://www.dsamn.org/win-a-fat-bike-and-support-the-ican-shine-bike-camp/ Fat-bike Links One of Gomez's Favorite sites - Pedalingnowhere is now bikepacking.com. http://www.bikepacking.com/ Another ride and another video from the CoastKid http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/07/midweek-cycle.html Plus the beginning of a 2-week vacay… http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/07/broughton-weekend.html PlusBikes Links Salsa Pony Rustler http://salsacycles.com/culture/introducing_pony_rustler Thanks again to Surly for sponsoring the radio portion of today’s broadcast. Join us next week where the question of the week is How do you feel about USA Cycling’s involvement with Fat-Bike Racing? Say, Bye!

Weekly Dose of Fat -  Show Number 63 - Friday, July 17th, 2015 Welcome to The Weekly Dose of Fat. Sven is in the studio today with a call-in form JK and a couple of special segments from the traveling Gomez! Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat  is brought to you by Surly. Check out their bikes,wares and such at  http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show: We will be taking calls all show to ask the question Is your fat-bike your all-season friend or a Winter fling? We reveal next week’s Call-in question We check in at the Fatty Farm Field Report Check in from JK Special Segments from Gomez Links Welcome to this week’s Fatty Farm Field Report Tour Talk? Specialized leaks reveal Women’s Fat-bike called the Helga Fat-bike Links eFat-bikes in Jackson Hole! http://www.jhnewsandguide.com/sports/features/ebikes-add-oomph-to-your-rides/article_a5df3f5f-a166-5bd3-9abb-7fb76b5b0b08.html JoBoo and youth take in a race… https://joboo1967.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/a-thursday-night-pedal/ PlusBikes Links Naked Bicycles built this 29+ for Paul! http://nakedbicycles.com/gallery/pauls-ti-29er-plus-hardtail/2015/07/10 Felt is going to enter the Plus Bike market! http://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2015/07/14/felt-mum-new-decree-mtb-line-product-intro#.VaaRbnjiBqs Thanks for the call-ins this week! - Next week’s questions is: Do extreme adventures like attempts to cross Antarctica on a fat-bike inspire you or make you go, HUH? Thanks again to Surly for sponsoring the radio portion of today’s broadcast. Bye!