2017 Fat Tire Bike Festival, Rentals & Trails in Maine

Expand your biking Horizons

Biking is great because it makes it possible to see more scenery in a much shorter time.  In the winter, traditional bicycles and mountain bikes can’t quite make it through the back country of Maine.  Enter:  fat tire biking, or “fat biking”.  The larger size of the tires make it possible to ride any time of year, in nearly any conditions, including sand and snow.  Sounds like a match made in heaven for Mainers who enjoy the backcountry year-round.

How do you get into fat tire biking?

I’ll be honest, it isn’t cheap.  Your average fat bike goes from anywhere between $800-$1,600 based on a recent Craigslist search, although cheaper and of course, more expensive models are available.  Just want to check out fat biking without the financial commitment?  No problem!  Below is a list of places in Maine that offer fat bike rentals, followed by fat tire bike trails throughout the state of Maine for your year-round riding enjoyment!

Fat Bike Poker Run @LostValley

Want to check out the sport?  Feeling up for some adventure?  Wanna hang with other fellow fattie fans?  January 29th The Green Machine Bike Shop from Norway is hosting its annual Fat Biking event at Lost Valley, the Fat Bike Poker Run.  This family friendly event features great prizes including a Free Fat Bike, Sky Diving Passes, White Water Rafting Passes and more!  This event promises to be fun for spectators as well, with a Beer Garden, live music, food and lots of other fun activities.

2017 Maine Fat Tire Bike Festival @SugarloafMaine

Sugarloaf is hosting it’s 3rd Annual Fat Tire Festival this year February 11 & 12th. The festival features fat tire races, a frozen fattie adventure ride, fat tire bike demos, and new for 2017 a guided night ride!  Visit the Sugarloaf website for more information, to register, and purchase tickets. 

Maine Fat Tire Bike Rentals

• Allspeed Cyclery & Snow
  • 127 Marginal Way, Portland, 207-878-8741
• Bethel Bicycle & Bethel Outdoor Center
  • 23 Skiway Road, Newry, 207-824-0348
• Bethel Inn Nordic Ski Center
  • 21 Broad St, Bethel, 207-824-6276
• Busytown Bikes
  • 996 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, 207-241-3233
• CycleMania
  • 65 Cove Street, Portland, 207-774-2933
• Gorham Bike & Ski
  • 693 Congress Street, Portland, 207-773-1700
  • 247 Main Street, Saco, 207-283-2453
  • 88 Union Street, Brunswick, 207-725-1100
• Green Machine Bike Shop
  • 419 Main Street, Norway, 207-739-2324
• Sidecountry Sports
  • 161 High Street, Belfast, 207-338-0008
  • 481 Main Street, Rockland, 207-701-5100