Bend’s Big Fat Tour

 Why sign up for this ride of attrition?
Camaraderie, effort, not competition.

60-plus miles of sweet single-track!
Gnarly sections – be careful, don’t stack.

The sun glistening on snow through the trees
Pace yourself carefully, it’s not a breeze.

High alpine meadows, swift-flowing streams
Finish this ride; it’ll give you sweet dreams.

Your mind gets euphoric after miles of trail
Tunnel vision comes, you’re riding a rail.

Challenge yourself and settle the score
Heighten your senses like never before.

When you get to the park, the end is near
Just three more miles to burritos and beer.

Train for endurance and get ready to ride
Doing the Epic fills your soul with great pride.

Three days of riding. Each year the routes are different, but still difficult and rewarding when you finish. The goal for many riders is to earn your No Whiners patch, which is given after finishing every mile of the entire three-day course.
Check out the website for details!

Bend’s Big Fat Tour is a 3-day mountain bike event that raises funds for Central Oregon organizations. Choose from Epic or Recreational-level riding and look forward to three full days on the bike! The routes are designed by Paul Thomasberg, local cyclist and Mountain Bike Hall of Fame member.
This is a great event, geared toward celebrating the joy of riding your bike and sharing the trail with others.