2011 fat tire festival–”year of the kid” (July 15-17)

 Adventure Subaru and Progressive Trail Design again are proud to present the 2011 Eureka Springs Fat Tire Festival, July 15th-17th. This year again promises to be bigger and better than ever. The 2011 Fatty Fest has officially been coined “The Year of the Kid”.  We will be hosting a massive ”Kids Bike Rodeo”. On the slate of activities are skills courses and clinics, barrel races, games, water feature,  food, fun, sun and more.

Again we will kick things off  with the “Phat Tire Bike Shop Short Track” at Achord’s MX track. The new improved course will host all the CAT races plus the Kid’s Race, Costume Single Speed Crit, and team relay. Last year’s races provided the most memorable moments of 2010 “fatness” and this year

won’t disappoint. Everyone will reconvene at Sparky’s restaurant after dark for awards, good food, and good friends.

As always, Saturday will be anchored by our Observed Trials event at Harmon Park and a myriad of non-competitive fun rides including Kid’s Rides” at 10am and 12 noon.  New trails at the Trimble Ranch and the Local Larry’s Loops beckon to be blazed on our guided fun rides.

Friday Night Party @ Sparky's

A few new twists and turns will highlight another year of the “PTD” Downhill. New and revamped features promise agony and defeat on the only DH course in Arkansas. Awards and great food await the winners at Angler’s Grill immediately after the competition. We will return to the Inn of the Ozarks Saturday night  for a pool party and registration.  This venue is super kid friendly and has great parking, a great pavilion and a mini-golf course and amusement area. Bring your trunks and bikini. Don’t forget to reserve your rooms early at the Inn of the Ozarks before they run out.

Funky Pants Dash

We will close everything down Sunday with the TIMEX “Race to the Lake”, the new “Kid Bike Rodeo” and our final awards ceremony at Lake Leatherwood City Park. Waiting at the finish line for all competitors will be a FREE Wisconsin Cheese and Bratfest sponsored by SariS. Subaru will be on site with the new Foresters and Outbacks and plenty of music for everyone. So grab the kids, grab the bikes and get ready to be fatty!

2011 Schedule of Events (Click Here)

FRIDAY July, 15th:

• 2pm – Downhill practice begins / Lake Leatherwood Park Sports Fields
• 2pm – XC course pre- ride / Basin Park
• 3pm – Black Bass, Lary’s Loops Trail Ride / Black Bass City Park
• 4pm – 6pm Short Track Warm-up and Time Trial / Achord’s MX Track at Elk Ranch
• 4pm – 5:30pm - Short Track and Omni Registration / Achord’s MX Track at Elk Ranch
• 6pm – 9pm “Phat Tire Bike Shop Short Track” / Achord’s MX Track at Elk Ranch
• 9:30pm – “Phat Tire Short Track” Awards / Sparky’s
• 10pm – After Party / Sparky’s

SATURDAY July, 16th:

• 8am – 9:30am “PTD Downhill” Registration / Adventure Subaru Tent at Lake Leatherwood Sports Fields.
• 10am – “PTD Downhill” / Lake Leatherwood Park Sports Fields.
• 10am – Children’s Fun Ride / Adventure Subaru Tent at Lake Leatherwood Sports Fields.
• 12pm – Black Bass / Lary’s Loops Trail Ride / Inn of the Ozarks
• 12pm – XC course pre-ride / Basin Park.
• 12pm – Children’s Fun Ride / Black Bass Lake
• 1pm – “Super Fat Observed Trials” Registration / Adventure Subaru Hospitality Tent at Harmon Park.
• 2pm – Trimble Ranch Trail Ride / Trimble Compound in Berryville.
• 2pm – “PTD Downhill” Awards / Angler’s Restaurant.
• 3pm – “Super Fat Observed Trials” / Adventure Subaru Hospitality Tent at Harmon Park.
• 4pm – Black Bass / Larry Loops Trail Ride
• 7pm – XC Pre-registration & Pool Party / Inn of the Ozarks
• 8pm – Observed Trials Awards / Inn of the Ozarks
• 10pm – After Party / Chelsea’s (21 and Over)

SUNDAY July, 17th:

• 7am – 8:45am XC registration / City Auditorium.
• 9am – TIMEX “Race to the Lake XC” Start/ Basin Park.
• 10am -Children’s Rodeo starts / Adventure Subaru Kid’s Tent at Lake Leatherwood Park Sports Fields.
• 1pm – Children’s Race / Adventure Subaru Hospitality Tent at Lake Leatherwood Park Sports Fields.
• 12pm – Saris Brat and Cheese fest / Lake Leatherwood Sports Fields
• 2pm – XC & Final awards ceremony / Adventure Subaru Hospitality Tent at Lake Leatherwood Park Sports Fields

Volunteers Needed! (Click Here)

Keeping it together!

The Fatty Fest has reached seam-busting size. In order to keep things in order we need more help than ever.  Call 479-422-7654 to volunteer.

GENERAL FATTY VOLUNTEER:

These volunteers are spot workers that help during the festival. Usually the burden is 30 min. to a couple hours. Jobs are something like course marshalling, water station, parking volunteer etc. You will receive a free Fatty Fest Shirt and free camping and access to the volunteer hospitality tents. Visit registration before the beginning of any event to sign up or call 479-422-7654 or email renkosweettrails@gmail.com to secure a spot early

SUPER FATTY VOLUNTEER (Build with PTD & Race Free!):

• Trail Work: this work takes place well before the festival. Work includes prepping trails, set-up of tents & finish line, gathering resources, etc. Work takes place for 4 hours in the morning before trail rides and meetings.
• Complete 8 hours of trail work on any of the organized dates listed below and race in one discipline for free!

 

Volunteer Work Days:

Friday, June 18th & Saturday, June 19th 9:00-5:00:

• The PTD crew will be enhancing the DH course even more this year!  Come build with us on these days.
• Meet at the bottom of the DH trail at Lake Leatherwood City Park at 9:00.   See “Directions” page for directions.
• These dates will have paydirt status.
• Contact Dave or Woody 479-966-0286 to volunteer.

Saturday, July 9th & Sunday, July 10th 9:00-5:00:

• DH Course Work: meet at the bottom of the DH course at 9:00.   See “Directions” page for directions.
• XC Course Work: meet at Lake Leatherwood Bathhouse at 9:00.  See “Directions” page for directions.
• XC Pre-Ride: Saturday 2:00 – Basin Park
• DH Pre-Ride: Saturday 2:00 – Bear Creek Lodge (top of DH)
• These dates will have Paydirt status

July 6-16:

• Will be working most of days at different times on grounds, courses and stunts.
• Contact Dave Renko renkosweettrails@gmail.com 479-422-7654 to find out time and location.
• Call Woody 479-966-0286 for anything DH related.

 

Fees, Classes, & Categories (Click Here)

CROSS COUNTRY:

CAT I-$35, CAT II-$30, Cat III-$25;

Senior Women (19-39)

Master Women (40+)

 Senior Men (19-29)

Master Men (30-39)

 Master Men II (40-49)

 Master Men 50+

Master Men 60+ (Open / All categories)

Clydesdales (200+ lbs. All ages) – $25

Single Speed (All ages) – $30

 

• Juniors – $15;

Male                                                    Female

Jr. X (18 and under)                         Jr. X (18 and under)

18 & under                                         18 & under

16 & under                                         16 & under

14 & under                                         14 & under

12 & under                                         12 & under

10 & under                                         10 & under

• All XC competitors must purchase an USAC annual membership license ($5). Citizen Class, DH, Short Track and Observed Trials competitors do not. Licenses will be available at all registrations.
• All competitors are required to hold a valid USAC license (annual or one day) and have it and their driver’s license or legal ID available at registration. One-day licenses for sale; CAT II and CAT III ($5) as well as annual licenses and renewals will be available at all registration sites.
• All CAT I competitors must have an annual USAC license

 

 

SHORT TRACK:

• CAT III Senior & Master Male $15
• CAT II Senior & Master Male $20
• CAT I Senior & Master Male $25
• Women Senior & Master $20
• Junior $15

 

DOWNHILL:

• CAT I/Pro – $35
• CAT II (19-39) – $25
• CAT III (40+) – $25
• Limited Travel (All ages) – $25 (5 inches or less travel front or rear)
• Women (All ages) - $25
• Junior (18 & under) – $20
• No CAT III Category for DH, but CAT III may race CAT II without amending license

 

OBSERVED TRIALS:

• CAT I Stock/Mod – $35
• CAT II Stock/Mod – $30
• CAT III Stock/Mod – $25
• Must be 3 riders to make a class.
• All XC competitors must purchase an USAC annual membership license ($5). Citizen Class, DH, Short Track and Observed Trials competitors do not. Licenses will be available at all registrations.
• All competitors are required to hold a valid USAC license (annual or one day) and have it and their driver’s license or legal ID available at registration. One-day licenses for CAT I and CAT II ($5) as well as annual licenses and renewals will be available at all registration sites.
• All CAT I competitors must have an annual USAC license.

Registration & Pre-Registration (Click Here)

• Pre-Register for all events online (coming soon).
• Want to Race Free? Complete 8 hours of volunteer work on designated dates/times.  See “Volunteers Needed” page for more deatails
• NOTICE TO OMNI COMPETITORS: YOU MUST REGISTER AT THE SHORT TRACK REGISTRATION TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE “OMNI CHALLENGE”.

PHAT TIRE SHORT TRACK:

• Day of Registration: Friday, July 15. 4:30-6:00 Achord’s MX Track
• NOTICE TO OMNI COMPETITORS: YOU MUST REGISTER AT THE SHORT TRACK REGISTRATION TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE “OMNI CHALLENGE”.

PTD DOWNHILL:

• Day of Registration: Saturday, July 16. 7:00-9:30am/Lake Leatherwood Sports Fields /Adventure Subaru Hospitality Tent.

 

 SUPER FAT OBSERVED TRIALS:

• Day of Registration: Saturday, July 16.  2:00-3:00pm /Harmon Park/Adventure Subaru Hospitality Tent @ Harmon Park

TIMEX RACE TO THE LAKE XC:

• Pre-Registration: Saturday, July 16.  6:30-8:00pm/Inn of the Ozarks.
• Day of Registration: Sunday, July 17. 7:00-8:30am/City Auditorium.

 

 

Directions (Click Here)

To Eureka Springs; Eureka Springs is located in the Northwest part of the state on hwy. 62 E/W and 23 N/S. It is approximately 1 hour to the east of Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale AR.  It is approximately 2 hours from Springfield MO and Tulsa OK.

 

To the City Auditorium (Sunday Morning XC Registration); From the junction of highway 62 and 23 in Eureka Springs (downtown entrance), take highway 23 north into downtown, (AKA Planer Hill or Mud Street) approximately 1/2 mile. The race start and registration will be on you right next to the city auditorium. Follow sings to parking and shuttle areas.

 

To Lake Leatherwood City Park Main Park Facility (Camping & Lake); From Eureka Springs follow 62 west for approximately 2 miles to the entrance to Lake Leatherwood City Park, on the right. Pull into the second park entrance and follow the road for approximately one mile to the parking and shuttle areas.

 

To Lake Leatherwood Ball Fields (Adventure Subaru Hospitality Tent, DH Finish/Registration, Shuttle Location, XC Finish, Children’s Race,  & Final Awards Ceremony); From Eureka Springs follow 62 west for approximately 2 miles to the entrance to Lake Leatherwood City Park, on the right. Pull into the first park entrance (sports fields for parking and staging for event.

 

To Achord’s MX Track (“Phat Tire Short Track”); Follow 23 North out of Eureka Springs for approximately 3 miles. Turn left onto hwy. 187 and follow it for 1 miles to a small one lane bridge. The MX track is immediately on your left after the bridge. Follow signs for parking.

 

To Harmon Park (Adventure Subaru Hospitality Tent at Harmon, Observed Trials Registration, & Black Bass Ride); From the junction of highway 62 and 23 in Eureka Springs (downtown entrance), take highway 23 north (AKA Planer Hill or Mud Street)  into downtown. at approximately 1/2 mile, turn left on Spring Street. Follow it for approximately 1 mile to Harmon Park (on your right). Follow sings to parking, registration and competition area.

To Sparky’s Ultra Lounge (Short Track Awards & Friday Night After Party); Located on hwy. 62 across from the fire station and Mcdonald’s

To Inn of the Ozarks (XC Pre-Registration Pool Party & Trials Awards); Located at the junction of Old hwy. 62 and new highway 62 just across from the Eureka Springs High School.

To Angler’s Grill (Downhill Awards); Follow Hwy. 62 west out of Eureka Springs toward Lake Leatherwood. Pass the LLCP entrances and continue up the hill. Angler’s is on the left at the top across from the Flyrod Motel.

Lodging & Camping (Click Here)

Inn of the Ozarks

Fatty Fest Host Hotels:

• Inn of the Ozarks - We will be having our Saturday night registration and social at the Inn of the Ozarks. Located across the street from the Eureka Springs High School on hwy. 62. Modern Hotel with Pool, entertainment center, restaurant and very clean rooms. It is riding and walking distance from Black Bass City Park, Downtown and Harmon Park. Phone: 800-814-8307. 
• Tall Pines Inn - The cabins are located at the junction of highway 62 and Pivot Rock Rd. It is only 1/2 mile from Harmon Park, 1.5 miles from the downtown XC start, and 2 miles from Lake Leatherwood.  It features well-shaded cabins with kitchenettes, has a pool and is owned and operated by mountain bikers. Phone: 479-253-8096. 
• Pine Lodge - The Pine Lodge has 6 cabins and 6 suites, some with hot tubs and spas.  Located on highway 62 the motel is only a five minute drive away from Lake Leatherwood, Harmon Park and the historic downtown area. Phone: 479-253-8065. 
• Quality Inn & Suites – Offers a discounted rate of $95/nt for anyone attending the event.  They also have nice rooms that open into one of the few indoor pools in Eureka with kids “dive-in” movie nights (those rooms are a bit more, but worth it for the pool). Phone: 479 -253-5040

Camping & RV:

• KOA - Located on hwy 187 on the way to Beaver Dam the KOA offers camping, RV sites, swimming pool and bathhouse. Only 5 minute drive from Lake Leatherwood and Beaver Dam. CALL FOR RATES: 479-253-8036.
• Lake Leatherwood - Camping is available on-sight at Lake Leatherwood City Park. Bath house and bath rooms on sight. No electrical hook-ups or RV sites available. Camping is first come first serve. CALL FOR RATES: 479-253-7921
• King’s River Outfitters - Located 15 minutes south of Eureka Springs off of Rockhouse Road on the Kings River, this is a full service canoe outfitters. Only 5 minutes from Madison County Wildlife Management area and dozens of miles of trail. CALL FOR RATES: 479-253-8954.
• Beaver Lake State Park - Several public campgrounds are available on Beaver Lake. (10 minutes from Lake Leatherwood).
• Madison County Wildlife Management Area - Located 20 minutes south of Eureka Springs on Hwy. 23 or Rockhouse Road, the Madcow, as it is fondly known offers free primitive camping and is host to dozens of miles of trails and forest roads and beautiful back country. For more info go to www.agfc.state.ar.us.
• Several other private campgrounds exist in and around Eureka Springs as well as many other lodging establishments. Call or go to Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce # 501-253-8737, www.eurekasprings.org or .com.

Prizes & Awards (Click Here)

• $10,000 in Prizes & Awards!
• Trophies awarded 3 deep in all categories and classes!
• All competitors are eligible for the Fatty Raffles at the award ceremonies.
• Tons of industry swag and local gift certificates given away all weekend.

 

“RACE TO THE LAKE CROSS COUNTRY”:

• CAT I:

Senior Women (19-39)                                                80% payback

Master Women (40+)                                                  80% payback

Junior X Women (18 & Under)                                 80% payback

($40)Senior Men (19-29) Pro/Semi-Pro            100% payback

($40)Master Men (30-39)                                        100% payback

Master Men II ( 40-49)                                              80% payback

Master Men 50+                                                            80% payback

 

• There will be cash bonuses for the top three over all finishing times from the combined classes of Sr. and Master Expert Men. (Essentially the first three competitors to cross the start line that raced the longest distances.) $100/$75/$50
• AMBCS payback schedule is used. Go to www.ambcs.com and look on forms to see schedule.
• All other classes and categories receive prizes.

 

“PTD Downhill”:

• CAT I - $100/$75/$50
• CAT II Cash – Top 3 guaranteed (Top third of field receives payout)
• All other classes and categories receive prizes.

 

“Super Fat Observed Trials”:

• CAT I Mod/Stock - $100/$75/$50
• All other classes and categories receive prizes.

 

 

“Phat Tire Short Track”:

• CAT I:
• $100/$75/$50.
• Lap Primes; 1st $25, 2nd $50, 3rd $75

• CAT II:
• Top 3 guaranteed prizes & trophies
• Local Gift Certificates
• Bike Swag from Phat Tire Bike Shop.
• Lap Primes; 1st $20, 2nd $30, 3rd $50

• CAT III:
• Top 3 guaranteed prizes & trophies
• Local Gift Certificates
• Bike Swag from Phat Tire Bike Shop.
• Lap Primes; 1st $15, 2nd $20, 3rd $30

Omni Supper Fatty Champion:

2 Classes:

1.) “Big Fatty Omni” (Open): $100 entry fee

• 1st  - $250 cash and the “Fatty Omni Hat”
• 2nd – Premium Eureka Lodging Package
• 3rd – Standard Eureka Lodging Package

2.)”Little Fatty Omni” (Cat 2&3 level riders only): $80 entry fee

• 1st – $150 cash and “Mini me Omni Hat”
• 2nd – Premium Eureka Lodging Package
• 3rd – Standard Eureka Lodging Package

2011 Fatty Sponsors (Click Here)

TITLE SPONSOR

ADVENTURE SUBARU

 

SUPA FATTY SPONSORS

PHAT TIRE BIKE SHOP

PROGRESSIVE TRAIL DESIGN

SARIS

SPARKY’S

TIMEX

INN OF THE OZARKS

 

FATTY SPONSORS

ANGLER’S BAR AND GRILLE

BOOZE BROTHERS

EUREKA SWEETS CO

QUALITY INN & SUITES

FAYETTEVILLE COLLISION CENTER

GRAPHICS BY MIKE

HUGG N’ HAUL

INTENTS

LOCAL FLAVOR

NEW BELGIUM BREWERY

TALL PINES INN

THE WOODRUFFS

FATTY FRIENDS

ACCORD’S HOME CENTER

CHELSEA’S  PIZZERIA

HART’S FAMILY CENTER

HABITOTES

KINGS RIVER OUTFITTERS

LOVELY COUNTY CITIZEN

PIED PIPER

PINK FLAMINGO

SATORI ARTS