Welcome To Bend's Big Fat Tour 2009!


October 16, 17 and 18, 2009 - Bend, Oregon

The 15th Anniversary! So we are putting the finishing touches on the routes for 2009. Remember, the early registration deadline ends on June 30, so sign up NOW!

The Big Fat Tour is three days of single track mountain biking bliss. It's still a small event so we can provide that personal feel. Come join your friends this Fall in Bend when the riding is the best. Please leave your GPS, cycle computer, HR monitor, etc. at home - It's not a race, It's about the ride and the BBFT is a "No Whiners" event.

Thanks to everyone, volunteers, participants, organizers and Sponsors for making the BBFT 2008 a huge success!


This poem best sums up the event:

"Epic"


by Paul Thomasberg - BBFT Founder

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.



Here's a link to the Bend's Big Fat Tour photo pool on flickr.com.

Check it out, join up and share your photos!



Beneficiaries of the

2008 Bend's Big Fat Tour are:


The Central Oregon Trail Alliance (C.O.T.A.)

    Received $2000 from the BBFT

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon

    Received a total donation of $5,500 to implement an all-new mountain bike program!

Thank you for supporting these excellent local organizations by participating in
the Bend's Big Fat Tour!



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Bend's Big Fat Tour is an equal opportunity recreation provider under
Special Use Permit from the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests.