Fat Biking the Arctic Circle

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Today, we’re heading to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to tackle the Arctic Circle Trail on fat bikes.
 

Fat Biking the Arctic Circle Trail in Greenland

The Arctic Circle trail is a renowned backcountry trail stretching between Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut on the coast of western Greenland.

It’s a popular route among hikers during the short summer season, but in winter, it is much quieter, setting the scene for an epic fat biking adventure.

In the summer, the Arctic Trail is not great for mountain biking. The ground is boggy, there are lots of mosquitoes, and the paths are hard to follow.

But in winter that all changes. The fjords and lakes freeze over with thick ice and instead of cycling along the tiring coastal routes, cyclists can easily ride on the smooth ice using fat bikes with grippy tires.

The 5-day adventure starts from Russell Glacier, a 124-foot (60-meter) wall of sheer ice. Deep blue, tinglingly cold: prepare to have your breath taken away, quite literally.

Over the next few days, your crew will be traveling the Arctic Circle Trail, traversing rugged tundra surrounded by pristine, snow-covered landscapes.

In the evenings, you’ll stop off to rest at remote cottages where you’ll enjoy warming up by the heater and hearty meals.

An Arctic Circle adventure without equal, this is your chance to experience Greenland’s greatest forces of nature by bike, from calving glacier faces to the supernatural show of the Northern lights.

Explore More

If you would like to learn more, here are some links you can check out to get more information about fat biking the Arctic Circle in Greenland.

• Cycling Frozen Greenland (video)

• Slow & Precious: A Greenlandic Bike Journey (article)

How to Go Fat Biking in Greenland

With the right gear and cold weather expedition experience, this route can be attempted as a solo adventure.

A more comfortable option is to go on a guided tour. While going it alone will give you more solitude, going on a tour is much more comfortable.

A crew of snowmobiles will haul your luggage and food so you don’t have to load down your bike.

The best time to go on this adventure is in March when the days become longer and the snow is beginning to melt.

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