The 6th Annual Southern Illinois Fat Tire Festival

Presented by The Bike Surgeon 
Date: To Be Announced
Shawnee National Forest - Lake Glendale Campground
Golconda, IL 

Registration Deadline Extended to: October 15th
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The FTF Experience

Exposing the Midwest’s best kept secret in mountain biking. This is your chance to experience some of the best riding in the Midwest and ride trails that only a few mountain bikers in the world know about. Riding for all skill levels from 8’ drops and rugged downhill to rolling fast cross country to entry level first time on a mountain bike type trails. 

The entry fee for the event of $50 includes many things beyond just entry into the event.  The first is your camping fee (tent camping, real bathrooms and showers) for both Friday and Saturday night at beautiful Lake Glendale campground (www.lakeglendale.net) in the heart of the Shawnee Forest.  Breakfasts for both Saturday and Sunday are covered, lunch is also covered on Saturday, and kegs of Fat Tire Ale for both Friday and Saturday nights are included for those of legal age. We will also have hotdogs and hamburgers on Friday night, and a massive BBQ (ribs, brats, burgers, etc) on Saturday night. Specialized will have both the Men’s and Women’s demo trucks stocked with a sweet selection of their S-Works bikes to try out. We will also be giving away shwag and prizes from our many sponsors totaling over $3,000 (remember to show them sponsors the love, don’t forget without them this would not be possible).   

The riding will be amazing, the FTF Challenge will rock, and you will have fun. This event will be the most fun you can legally have on a bike.  

Schedule

To Be Announced

For others in your group that don't want to ride visit: www.southernmostillinois.com for other local attractions

For those from Chicago check out these options for transport: amtrak.com. Call ahead for pick up and ground transport if you plan to take the train or plane.

DIRECTIONS:

Lake Glendale Campground is located in scenic Pope County, Illinois about five miles from Vienna, Illinois. From Interstate 24 (exit 16), go east on IL 146 to the intersection of IL 145, then north two miles to the Lake Glendale entrance. 

DON’T WANT TO CAMP?

There are two hotels in Vienna, IL less than five miles from Lake Glendale. Don’t forget to call ahead for reservations. Gambit Inn 618.658.2802   Limited Inn 618.658.6300 

 

Registration Deadline: October 15th
Click here to register