Discover the fatbike
Visit fatbike is a fun and accessible winter leisure activity where experience counts more than performance. The perfect complement to snow sports, winter biking is certainly the easiest cycling discipline to discover.
In addition to snow, the fatbike opens up access to beaches and forest paths that would otherwise be impassable. The practice favors discovery, play and the pleasure of being outdoors. The pace is often slower, making for a more contemplative experience. Curious to discover this unique activity? To get started and enjoy every pedal stroke, even down to -20 degrees, your new adventure starts here!
Cycling in the snow, when it's cold, requires a minimum of equipment. What you need to know about fatbike? What to wear If you're already involved in outdoor winter activities, other cycling disciplines or snow sports such as downhill or cross-country skiing, you'll probably have all the essentials at home for your first outing. The good news is that fatbike is relatively common in practice areas.
Find out more about fatbike, and the components and equipment required for a successful initiation.
With its large wheels, the fatbike provides traction and stability, even on the most unstable terrain surfaces. Generally obstacle-free, well-marked and mechanically compacted, winter trails are less technically challenging. As with all cycling, there are certain basics that need to be mastered for greater control and enjoyment.
Learn more about the skills and know-how required for safe and enjoyable practice.
Cycling on snowy trails poses few dangers, as any imbalance or skidding usually occurs at low speed. Falls are even more cushioned by the snow! As a result, it's rare to get hurt, which makes it a fun way to have fun without being afraid. Weather, trail conditions and remoteness are all factors to be considered when taking the best precautions to make the most of your outings.
Learn more about the safe behaviours you need to adopt to enjoy your first pedal strokes. fatbike.
Trails in Quebec
Discover fatbike trails all over Quebec.
Experiencing active outdoor activities as a family, and getting closer to nature on a mountain bike, gravel bike, fatbike or touring bike has never been as accessible as it is today. These are practices that deserve to be better known, and that can help build positive individual and family experiences! This little guide brings together guidelines for introducing children to cycling and helping them progress safely, as well as advice on how to enjoy nature together, from babies in tow to independent teenagers. To ensure that these cycling experiences remain pleasant and respectful, the idea is to move forward in stages, following your child's development, according to his or her skills, level of autonomy and motivation.
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Guide to fatbike
Visit fatbike is growing by leaps and bounds, particularly in Quebec. This first-ever Quebec book on the subject comes at just the right time. In it, Gilles Morneau shares his enthusiasm for this new way of approaching winter, a revolution that puts an end to the cyclist's blues at the arrival of the season we used to call "dead", which we can now call "white".
Try a fatbike and you'll love it!
Discover an accessible, fun sport available throughout Quebec.