Fat Viking training camp

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3-day course/ workshop with theoretical and practical training for winter riding and racing

Monday 20th – Wednesday 22nd of January 2025

FAT VIKING training camp - introduction to winter riding and racing

-3-day course/ workshop with theory sessions and practical training

This is an introduction course for winter travel and fatbike races like the FAT VIKING (FV50, FV100, FV150)

The course includes indoor presentations/ workshops and a lot of outdoor training/ riding.

We go through the crucial gear choices, practice how to use the gear and train the skills that are needed for safe and efficient winter travel/ ultra endurance racing.

Our base is Vestlia Resort. Accommodation is not included in the course. Please book your own. Vestlia Resort offers a 10% discount Monday to Sunday.

Food is not included in the course either, but shops are not far and it's easy to buy your meals at Vestlia Resort's restaurant.

-Rent a fatbike, CLICK HERE.

During the course we will discuss, demonstrate and help you to make the following gear choices:

1: bikes (tires, pedals, grips, brakes, ...)

2: bikepacking bag systems, pannier racks, pogies

3: proper clothing & layering, emergency clothing, shoes, socks, gaiters, gloves, goggles, helmet, face-protection...

4: hydration systems (hydration bladder, thermos, wide neck bottle, pan + stove, ...)

5: lights, gps (batteries, dynamo hub, ...)

6: Food (what works in the cold, race nutrition)

7: emergency and repair items (fire, first aid, heat packs, tools, pump, inner tube, spares, ...)

You will learn and practice how to

- set up your bike and pack your gear