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Fun-Filled Weekend of Bicycling

The 20th Annual Fat & Skinny Tire Fest is an ode to National Bicycle Month and our all-size-tires and all-ages-invited shindig! Each year we host all kinds of cyclists from racers to casual riders, enthusiasts, and the curious, together in our Bicycle Friendly Community of Warsaw and Winona Lake, Indiana.

Help us grow support for our very own Ride&Walk Warsaw+Winona Lake community initiatives, the Winona Lake Trails, friends like Bicycle Indiana, and more. Come ride with us!

Schedule of the Event:

May 16, 2025

Winona Lake

7:00 am - 8:30 am: Bike-to-Work Day Festivities

As part of the pre-festival activities, we encourage people to ride their bicycles to work! At 7 a.m. stop by Light Rail Café in the Village at Winona or on the Courthouse Square in Downtown Warsaw for a free cup of coffee and snacks. Join millions around the globe showcasing the impact of active transportation infrastructure. Kick off this year’s FSTF by joining us on Bike to Work Day!

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Festival Kick-off Party

- 6:00pm Opening Ceremonies - Trailhouse Bicycles, Village at Winona

- 6:30pm Mass Community Kick-off Ride to Downtown Warsaw - Departure

Warsaw

7:00 am - 8:30 am: Bike-to-Work Day Festivities

As part of the pre-festival activities, we encourage people to ride their bicycles to work! At 7 a.m. stop by Light Rail Café in the Village at Winona or on the Courthouse Square in Downtown Warsaw for a free cup of coffee and snacks. Join millions around the globe showcasing the impact of active transportation infrastructure. Kick off this year’s FSTF by joining us on Bike to Work Day!

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Festival Kick-off Party

This free activity kickstarts the annual Fat & Skinny Tire Fest and is a highlight of the weekend for many! Riders of all ages “take over the road” for our Community Critical Mass Ride from the Village at Winona to downtown Warsaw. After the ride, the fun continues with a BMX stunt show, kid’s activities, the return of Friday night road racing with the all new downtown Twilight Criterium, as well as food and beverage vendors, and live music.

6:45pm WCC BMX Stunt Show - Downtown Warsaw

7:30pm Kid's Activities - Downtown Warsaw

7:300pm Zimmer Biomet Downtown Criterium - Downtown Warsaw

8:00pm Shuttles Available to Return to Village at Winona

7:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Zimmer Biomet Downtown Criterium

Road racing is back in downtown Warsaw. This 1/2 mile timed twilight road race, taking place around three blocks by the county courthouse is sure to be an action packed event for riders and spectators as part of the Festival Kick-off Party and Warsaw’s Third Friday activities.

Location: Downtown Warsaw

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7:30pm Men: Cat 3/4

8:15pm Men: Masters 40+/50+/60+ (Cat 1/2/3)

9:00pm Women: Open & Women Masters 40+

9:45pm Men: Cat 1/2

May 17, 2025

Winona Lake

7:00 am - Wildman Business Group Countryside Tour & Century Registration & Check-In

Location: Village at Winona Tent

8:00 am - Wildman Business Group Countryside Tour & Century Grand Start

The 12/19/39/63/101 mile lengths of the countryside tour will go southeast of Winona Lake and explore springtime farmland and rolling hills. Enjoy this ride through beautiful Kosciusko, Whitley, and Wabash county scenery, and end the tour with a relaxing afternoon in the Village at Winona with a great lunch!

8am Begin leaving at your own pace

9:00am Century riders departure deadline

11am – 4pm Lunch served by Shawnanigans

1pm SAG Stop closes at Pierceton Old Train Depot

2pm SAG Stop closes in North Manchester

7pm Live Music begins

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10:00 am - 3:00 pm: DINO Series Mountain Bike Races

The main state series for mountain bike racing will once again begin at the Winona Lake Trails this year—and you don’t want to miss out! The race is open to all skill levels, and riders will do one to three laps on the trails, depending on experience. This is a great chance for both new and seasoned riders to experience Indiana off-road.

10:00am Pro/Elite/Sport

12:00pm Base/Fat Bike/Clydesdales/Intro/Juniors

1:30pm Kids races

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12:30 pm - WCC BMX Stunt Show

Come watch some gravity-defying tricks that are usually only seen on the ESPN XGames! Our stunt shows presented by Warsaw Community Church take place right in the streets of downtown Warsaw and Winona Lake in the Village. Be sure to catch one or all of the three shows taking place on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. See the full event schedule for times!

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: LKH Kids Events

Location: Village at Winona

The Fat & Skinny Tire Fest is for everyone – which is why we provide fun activities for all ages! This year’s LKH Saturday activities include KCV’s Tracey’s Trailer bicycle safety skills course, a decorate your bikes table, and bike-themed art projects.

Tracy’s Trailer Bicycle Safety School

Bike-themed Art

Decorate Your Bike & Bike Parade

1:00 pm -  Historical Winona Bike Tour

Location: Village at Winona

Take the leisurely 3.5-mile Winona Historical Bike Tour to experience the stories and history that make up Winona Lake! On this great adventure, you’ll discover Winona’s revitalized history and local sites of interest, including local bike racing facts dating back more than 100 years. You don’t need to be a professional cyclist to explore Winona in a fun and fascinating way!

1pm First Tour

3pm Second Tour

12:00 pm - MTB 4X (Four Cross) & BMX Open House and Open Track

4:00 pm - WCC BMX Stunt Show

Come watch some gravity-defying tricks that are usually only seen on the ESPN XGames! Our stunt shows presented by Warsaw Community Church take place right in the streets of downtown Warsaw and Winona Lake in the Village. Be sure to catch one or all of the three shows taking place on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. See the full event schedule for times!

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Live Music

Location: Village at Winona Tent

Join us at the Activities Tent in the Village at Winona for Live Music, Food Trucks, Beer Garden and our Robbie Gast “Ride On” Awards.

8:00 pm - Robbie Gast “Ride On” Volunteer of the Year Award Presentation

Location: Village at Winona

Claypool

10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Zimmer Biomet Circuit Road Races

Location: Claypool Elementary School

This circuit-style road race offers multiple classes of racing, based on your USA Cycling class category. Racers will complete several laps of the circuit (depending on skill level) providing a challenge for all riders!

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10:00am Men: Cat 4 / Novice

10:05am Women: Cat 4 / Novice & Women's Masters 40+

10:10am Men: Masters 40+/50+/60+ (Cat 4/Novice)

12:00pm Men: Cat 3/4

12:15pm Men: Masters 40+/50+/60+ (Cat 1/2/3)

2:30pm Men: Cat 1/2

2:40pm Women: Cat 1/2/3

Warsaw

12:30 pm - WCC BMX Stunt Show

Come watch some gravity-defying tricks that are usually only seen on the ESPN XGames! Our stunt shows presented by Warsaw Community Church take place right in the streets of downtown Warsaw and Winona Lake in the Village. Be sure to catch one or all of the three shows taking place on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. See the full event schedule for times!

4:00 pm - WCC BMX Stunt Show

Come watch some gravity-defying tricks that are usually only seen on the ESPN XGames! Our stunt shows presented by Warsaw Community Church take place right in the streets of downtown Warsaw and Winona Lake in the Village. Be sure to catch one or all of the three shows taking place on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. See the full event schedule for times!

3:00 pm - MTB 4X (Four Cross) & BMX Races

Location: Hire Park

Hosted by our friends at Hire Park, home to one of the area’s premier BMX tracks, is the growing Four Cross MTB race, along with a fun local BMX race! Multiple categories and age levels are available. If you love an adrenaline rush, be sure to check out these exciting, heart-pounding events.

May 18, 2025

7:00 am - Zimmer Biomet Road Criterium Registration

Location: Village at Winona

8:30 am - 4:00 pm:  Zimmer Biomet Road Criterium Races

Location: Village at Winona

This timed road race, taking place on the island in the Winona Lake Village, is a favorite for riders and spectators alike. Come support cyclists of all ages and skill levels as they compete in a fast-paced, exciting event.

8:30am Juniors: Boys 9-14
8:30am Juniors: Girls 9-14
8:30am Juniors: Boys 15-18
8:30am Juniors: Girls 15-18
8:55am Men: Cat 4 / Novice
8:55am Men: Masters 40+/50+/60+ (Cat 4/Novice)
9:25am Women: Cat 4 / Novice & Women Masters 40+
10:00am Men: Cat 3/4
10:55am Men: Masters 40+/50+/60+ (Cat 1/2/3)
12:10pm National Anthem
12:20pm Women: Cat 1/2/3/4
1:20pm Men: Cat 1/2/3

9:00 am - Info Booth Opens

Location: Village at Winona

9:00 am - LKH Kids Races Registration Opens

Location: Village at Winona

9:30 am - Trailblazers Youth MTB Clinic (Grades K-12)

Location: Winona Lake Trails Hauth Trailhead

We’ve partnered with NEIC Mountain Bike Trailblazers, a regional group that teach bike handling skills and safety with Certified Coaches. These are free sessions open to grades K-12.Bring a bike and your helmet (limited bikes available based on first come/first served). After the clinic, be sure to bring your rider and bike down to the Village to join the Kid’s Races around the island!

11:00 am - Food Court and Expo Area Opens

Location: Village at Winona

12:30 pm - 4:00 pm: LKH Kids Activities

Location: Village at Winona

Temporary Tattoos
Yard Games
Scavenger Hunt
Bike Art

12:30 pm - Trailblazers Youth MTB Clinic (Grades K-12)

Location: Winona Lake Trails Hauth Trailhead

We’ve partnered with NEIC Mountain Bike Trailblazers, a regional group that teach bike handling skills and safety with Certified Coaches. These are free sessions open to grades K-12.Bring a bike and your helmet (limited bikes available based on first come/first served). After the clinic, be sure to bring your rider and bike down to the Village to join the Kid’s Races around the island!

4:00 pm - Ortho Cup Corporate Challenge Cruiser Race Qualifying

Location: Village at Winona

4:30 pm - LKH Kids Races

Location: Village at Winona

4:30pm Balance Bikes & Training Wheels
4:30pm Ages 4-5
4:30pm Ages 6-7
4:30pm Ages 8-9
4:30pm Ages 10-12

One of the most exciting events of the weekend is when our future stars get to try out a real racing course.

5:00 pm - Ortho Cup Corporate Challenge Cruiser Race Finals

Location: Village at Winona

This fun event matches local businesses against each other for the ultimate corporate challenge. You won’t want to miss this race! So, come to the island in Winona Lake to watch and support our local business sponsors as they pedal it out for the coveted Ortho Cup trophy.

Date: May 16-18, 2025

Location: Various Venue in Warsaw and Winona Lake, IN

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