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Snow biking inspires trail options

A cyclist pedals a fat bike through the night on a groomed winter trail at Pearrygin State Park. (Photo courtesy of Steve Mitchel)

Snowshoers and snow bikers appear to be forging a relationship that could expand the reach of single-track trails during winter. While snowshoeing and winter cycling generally are banned from groomed skiing trails, the two winter recreation groups are finding harmony among themselves. Snowshoeing continues to gain widespread popularity in the region and snow bikes are finding their niche – often in the routes packed by the web-footers. Complaints are rare. Packed snowshoe routes aren’t damaged by a snow bike with five-inch-wide tires. On the other hand, fat bikes rule at Pearrygin Lake State Park , Washington’s newest Sno-Park destination for non-motorized winter recreation/ Rich Landers , SR Outdoors. More here .

Question: Have you ridden a fat tire bike in the snow?

* This story was originally published as a post from the blog "Huckleberries Online." Read all stories from this blog