Maplelag Fat Bike Ride
We're heading to Maplelag! Our February event will be a group ride at Maplelag Resort. If you have never been to Maplelag, you're in for a treat. They have miles and miles of trails hidden in the woods and hills just north of Detroit Lakes, MN. In the winter they may be more well known for cross country skiing trails, but their fat bike trails are equally as awesome. Be sure to go find their page on Strava and Facebook/Instagram to discover more and join us for this fun ride on Saturday, February 7th.
Spring Brewery Meetup
NOTE: EVENT DATE NOT FINAL!
We are looking at either 3/20 or 3/27 for this event and will make a final decision closer to the event date. Stay tuned for updates here, or on our facebook, Instagram, and Strava pages.
Join us for our Spring Brewery Meetup at the West Fargo Junkyard Brewing Company location. Our brewery meet ups are a fun opportunity to catch up with fellow riders and get excited about the year to come. All are welcome.
Monday Night Gravel Series
Registration Coming Soon
Register Here: coming soon!
About
FM - Monday Night Gravel Series is a series of races taking place in April/May on Monday nights on gravel in the Fargo - Moorhead area. Registrants can participate in any number of the 3 race nights. Anyone can register and then race any of the nights.
Rules
-To be eligible for the race series standings, you must be a FlatLands Cycling member. Details on the series below and on our website. Membership details and sign-up instructions can be found here: https://www.flatlandscycling.org/membership.
-U23 Category racers do NOT need to be FlatLands Members to compete in the series and be included in the race series standings for the U23 Category.
-Registration is required for this FREE event.
-You only need to register once and can then race any number of the Monday Night Gravel Series.
-Race distance will be around 15-20 miles. Courses will be marked with signs to guide you along the route. We will release the routes prior to each race as well.
-Wearing a helmet is required.
-Rear light and headlight on your bike are recommended, these roads are open to the public.
-Wearing headphones is discouraged, especially when in a group of other riders.
-No aero handlebars allowed.
-No littering. Please respect the roads, parking areas, and surfaces we are using for these races.
-This is a gravel race and we are out in remote areas of the country. Flat tires/mechanicals are a possibility, and you should be responsible for yourself. Bring tube(s), tire levers, CO2/Pump, multitool, and be able to call for help if necessary.
Race Series Nights and Locations:
4/27/25 Race #1 - Course TBA
5/4/25 Race #2 - Course TBA
5/11/25 Race #3 - Course TBA
5/18/25 - This date may be used in the case of a postponed race due to weather or another factor. It will be the only make-up date we’ll reserve, so if multiple nights are postponed, only one of them will be ‘made up’ on this date.
Important Information
-Racing starts at 6:30 pm each night. Required check-in will be from 5:30 to 6:15 each night, you must check in before each race.
-A numbered race plate will be provided to each participant, and it must be affixed to the front of your handlebars and be legible. We will also be using Strava Segments to ensure proper course route was followed and use your segment time as supplemental timing mechanism (to be shown at end of race).
-Participants register for the category they are eligible and want to compete in. See the description of each category for more details to help you chose which you'd like to compete.
-Race series scoring will be kept per category. Points are awarded in each category based on how a participant places in that night's race. 1st place gets ‘X’ Points, 2nd place gets ‘Y’ Points, and so on. Your best 3 races for a given category will count towards the series final results. Participants can change to a different category for the series, but their points will only count towards the category which they raced on a given night.
Full Points Payout for Each Division:
1st place - 25 points
2nd place - 22 points
3rd place - 20 points
4th place - 18 points
5th place - 16 points
6th place - 15 points
7th place - 14 points
8th place - 13 points
9th place - 12 points
10th place - 11 points
11th place - 10 points
12th place - 9 points
13th place - 8 points
14th place - 7 points
15th place - 6 points
16th place - 5 points
17th place - 4 points
18th place - 3 points
19th place - 2 points
20th place - 1 point
FlatLands Metric Century -100km / 62 Mile Road Group Ride
By May, we are usually starting to escape winter and get consistently warmer weather as summer draws near. We like to celebrate by doing a “Metric Century” group ride on paved roads around Fargo-Moorhead. A metric century is 100km or about 62 miles, which is a challenging but ‘do-able’ distance. Get your bike out of storage, tune it up, and join us for this fun group ride!
More information about route, meet up location, and official start time will come soon.
Monday Night Mountain Bike Series
Registration Coming Soon.
Register Here: coming soon!
About
This is a series of races taking place in on Monday Nights in July right here in Fargo - Moorhead. Registrants can participate in any number of the 3 race nights. Anyone can register and race any of the nights. To be eligible for the race series standings, you must be a FlatLands Cycling member. Details on the series below and on our website. Membership details and sign-up instructions can be found here: https://www.flatlandscycling.org/membership.
NOTE: U23 racers do NOT need to be FlatLands Members to compete in the series and be included in the race series standings for the U23 Category.
Race Series Nights and Locations:
7/13 - Lions Trail System (Fargo)
7/20- Lions Trail System (Fargo)
7/27 - MB Johnson Park (Moorhead)
8/3 - Date Reserved as a potential ‘make-up’ date if one of the other races is postponed due to weather or another reason. If two or more events are postponed, we will only make up one of them using this date.
Rules
-Racing starts at 6:30 pm each night. Required check-in will be from 5:30 to 6:15 each night, you must check in at our table before each race.
-Registration is required for this FREE event.
-Riders only need to register once and can then participate in any number of races in the series.
-You must be a FlatLands Club Member for 2026 to be eligible to earn series points. Non-members can do as many races as they like, but they will not earn points toward the overall series for each race they complete. Become a member here: https://www.flatlandscycling.org/membership.
-Participants register for the category they are eligible and wish to compete in. You may be eligible for multiple categories. If so, choose which one you'd like to compete.
-A numbered race plate will be provided to each participant, and it must be affixed to the front of your handlebars and be legible and visible at all times.
-Riders must wear a helmet at all times.
-No littering.
-Race series scoring will be kept per category. Points are awarded in each category based on how a participant places in that night's race. 1st place gets ‘X’ Points, 2nd place gets ‘Y’ Points, and so on. Your best 3 races for a given category will count towards the series final results. Participants can change to a different category for the series, but their points will only count towards the category which they raced on a given night. Full points breakdown is below.
Full Points Payout for Each Division:
1st place - 25 points
2nd place - 22 points
3rd place - 20 points
4th place - 18 points
5th place - 16 points
6th place - 15 points
7th place - 14 points
8th place - 13 points
9th place - 12 points
10th place - 11 points
11th place - 10 points
12th place - 9 points
13th place - 8 points
14th place - 7 points
15th place - 6 points
16th place - 5 points
17th place - 4 points
18th place - 3 points
19th place - 2 points
20th place - 1 point
Local XC Mountain Bike Race
NEW for 2026!
No, this isn’t the FM-DURO. We decided to retire the ‘Duro and replace it by hosting a proper cross country mountain bike weekend race. More information coming soon.
FlatLands Century - 100 Mile Road Group Ride
Going 100 miles in one continuous ride is a rite of passage for most cyclists. Whether you are a new cyclist or have been riding for years, riding 100 miles is always a fun and noteworthy challenge.
This event is a paved road group ride that will complete at least 100 miles so that everyone who rides that day can say they completed a “century” ride. This event is great for anyone who has always wanted to complete a “century” ride but has maybe been intimidated by the distance or weren’t sure where to do it around Fargo-Moorhead.
Each year we’ve done this event we’ve had a good group of experienced riders, and the most fun rides we’ve had occurred when riders complete their first century ride ever. The group effort will help to share the work and save everyone’s energy and can also distract you from the challenge you are undertaking when it starts to feel difficult. It’s fun even if you are an experienced cyclist as well. The sense of accomplishment will stay with you for days after the ride. We hope you’ll join us!
More information about route and other event details to come soon!
WoodChippr Gravel Fondo
Registration Coming Soon
Stay tuned for the link.
About
-The WoodChippr is a mostly gravel event with 3 different distances. Distances and courses are TBD; they will range between 30-130 miles.
-Routes will be released as we get closer to the event.
-The Short Course will be marked with signs to guide you along the route. If you would like to have a queue sheet for any distance, you can do so by printing the route from RideWithGPS once we publish those. Else you navigate from your bike computer or phone. We will release the routes prior to each race.
Rules & Information
-Wearing a helmet is required. Rear light and headlight on your bike are recommended; these roads are open to the public. Wearing headphones is discouraged.
-This event is an effort of our 501c3 club to carry forward the tradition of a gravel event in the area this time of year, which had prior been the END-CHIP, now retired.
-As with many gravel events, this will be self-supported. For the 2 longer distances, there will be opportunities to refuel and get water at some small town(s) where you can purchase food/drink from convenience store and/or locations where you will be able to get water.
-NOTE: This area has elevation, you'll see this in the course maps. This will add time to your ride versus a flat ride over the same distance. Also, the gravel in this area may be slower than what you're used to. Take these into consideration with your time and your hydration and fueling needs. We recommend you bring one more bottle of water and additional nutrition, beyond what you think you'll need.
WoodBurnr Gravel & Fat Bike Ride
About The Event
This event started as a fat bike group ride exploring the trails within the Sheyenne Grasslands. It still is that ride, but in 2024 a few riders in our community asked if they could join us but do a separate gravel ride instead of the fat bike ride. We said “sure, why not” and this year will be our 3rd year offering both rides at this event.
Meet at the Jorgen’s Hollow Campground parking lot. Both rides will start from there.
Fat Bike Ride - roughly 20 miles with around 1,000 feet of elevation gained. Riding in the Grasslands offers a unique scenery that is much different from that of the Red River Valley that Fargo-Moorhead sits in.
Gravel Ride - in 2025 this ride was 30 miles long with about 500ft of elevation gained. Route information will be released closer to the event date.
Fall Brewery Meet Up
Join us for our Fall Brewery Meetup. We’ll gather at Drekker Brewing Company in Fargo, tentatively scheduled for Friday, November 13th at 7:00pm. It is a fun time to hang out with fellow cyclist, discuss the year that was, and plans and excitement for 2027! This event is open to all.
Drekker Brewing Company
1666 1st Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102
Global Fat Bike Day 2026
Every year the first Saturday in December is Global Fat Bike Day. We like to celebrate by getting together and having a fun group ride. Stay tuned for more details on this year’s ride. Check back here for more information, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Strava.
January Local Fat Bike Group Ride
It’s official, we are heading to Lions Trail System on Saturday, January 17th for our January Fat Bike Group ride. We’ll be ready to ride at 10:00am and do a lap or two - or more! The Fargo-Moorhead Trail Builders have been doing a great job grooming the trails this winter and have assured us they’ll have it groomed for this ride as well. We hope to see you there!
Helmets Required
3.7” tires or wider are required to ride on groomed fat bike trails.
Remember to dress warm!
Fall Brewery Meetup
Join us for our Fall Brewery Meetup. We’ll gather at Drekker Brewing Company at 7:00pm on Friday, November 14th. It is a fun time to hang out with fellow cyclist, discuss the year that was, and plans and excitement for 2026! Open to all.
WoodChippr Gravel Fondo
Registration Is Open!
Register Here: WoodChippr Gravel Fondo Online Registration
About
-The WoodChippr is a mostly gravel event with 3 different distances. Distances and courses are TBD, they will range between 30-130 miles.
-Routes will be released as we get closer to the event.
-The Short Course will be marked with signs to guide you along the route. If you would like to have a queue sheet for any distance, you can do so by printing the route from RideWithGPS once we publish those. Else you navigate from your bike computer or phone. We will release the routes prior to each race.
Rules & Information
-Wearing a helmet is required. Rear light and headlight on your bike are recommended, these roads are open to the public. Wearing headphones is discouraged.
-This event is an effort of our 501c3 club to carry forward the tradition of a gravel event in the area this time of year, which had prior been the END-CHIP, now retired.
-As with many gravel events, this will be self-supported. For the 2 longer distances, there will be opportunities to refuel and get water at some small town(s) where you can purchase food/drink from convenience store and/or locations where you will be able to get water.
-NOTE: This area has elevation, you'll see this in the course maps. This will add time to your ride versus a flat ride over the same distance. Also, the gravel in this area may be slower than what you're used to. Take these into consideration with your time and your hydration and fueling needs. We recommend you bring one more bottle of water and additional nutrition, beyond what you think you'll need.
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Maplelag Fat Bike Ride
We're heading to Maplelag! Our February event will be a group ride at Maplelag Resort. If you have never been to Maplelag, you're in for a treat. In the winter they may be more well known for cross country skiing trails, but their fat bike trails are equally as awesome. Be sure to go find their page on Strava and Facebook/Instagram to discover more and join us for this fun ride on Saturday, February 15th, at 1pm.
Global Fat Bike Day
Every year on the first Saturday in December it is Global Fat Bike Day. We like to celebrate by getting together and having a fun group ride. This year’s ride time and location are TBD, so check back here for more, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Strava.
Brewery Meetup - Drekker Brewing Company
Come on down to Drekker Brewing Company to hang out with us! This is your opportunity to learn a bit more about what Flatlands Cycling is if you don’t already know, and learn about the fun events we do throughout each year. It’ll also be a great chance to catch up with friends, talk cycling, and share stories of your riding adventures in 2024. Hope to see you there!
WoodBurner Group Ride
The WoodBurner is a arms wide open embrace of Fall (and maybe even early winter). We’ll take our fat bikes out to the Sheyenne National Grassland for a group ride on the North Country Trail. The soil there is pretty sandy in spots which is why a fat bike is the preferred bike choice for this ride. More details to come!
WoodChipper Gravel Fondo
We return to Hawley, MN for the our fall gravel fondo, the WoodChipper! We’ll create routes in the wonderful gravel, rolling hills near Hawley, complete with our traditional SPAM sandwiches and good times post ride.
100 Mile - Century Road Ride
Have you ever wanted to try a 100 mile bike ride? This is your chance! We’ll be leading a group ride on Saturday, August, 24th that will go at least 100 miles in and around Fargo-Moorhead. More details to come.
2nd Annual FM-Duro
It’s back! This unique and popular event from 2023 is back on our calendar for 2024. We are once again partnering with the FM Trail Builders to bring you a fun, enduro style race that takes riders over nearly every mile of trail we have in the Fargo-Moorhead metro.
F-M Monday Night Mountain Bike Series
This is a series of races taking place in July on Monday nights in Fargo - Moorhead. Registrants can participate in any number of the 4 race nights. Anyone can register and race any of the nights. To be eligible for the race series standings, you must be a FlatLands Cycling member. Details on the series below and on our website. Membership details and sign up instructions can be found here: https://www.flatlandscycling.org/membership
WoodTicker Gravel Fondo
The WoodTicker is a mostly gravel event with distances of; ~50 kilometers, ~100 kilometers, and ~150 kilometers. Exact Course and Distances TBD. Route and .GPX File will be available prior to the event.
Spring 100km Group Road Ride
By the time May comes around we are all eager to get out on our bikes and log what is typically our first longer road ride of the year. The weather is usually nice and more reliable by this time, and we want to get out and really stretch our legs after a long winter. If you think the way we do, you’ll want to join us for this one. We’ll go roughly 100km, known as a “metric century”. If you can’t do the conversion, that is about 62 miles. We’ll plan the route, set a time and meeting place - join us!
El Zagel Spring Classic Road Ride
Join us as we partner with Dave Elofson, the F/M Back 40’s Social Club, and BIke Walk North Dakota for the first El Zagel Spring Classic. This is a fun event for the whole family. Part of the festivities that FLC will be involved with is leading a 25-30 mile group road bike ride. Expect an average pace of around 15-17mph on this fun, no-drop group ride. For more information follow the link below.
Brewery Meetup - West Fargo Junkard Brewing
Come on down to Junkyard Brewing at their new West Fargo, ND location to hang out with us! This is your opportunity to learn a bit more about what Flatlands Cycling is if you don’t already know, and hear about the cool things we have planned for 2024. It’ll also be a great chance to catch up with friends, talk cycling, and get excited for the upcoming riding season after a long winter. Hope to see you there!
February Group Ride - MB Johnson Park
In February we will be gathering at MB Johnson Park on Saturday the 17th for a group fat bike ride. We’ll meet at the farthest North-West parking lot. Wheels will begin rolling around 10:00am, but will gather as early as 9:00am if you want to catch up with everyone before the ride begins. We plan to ride at least one lap of the trail, but are open to doing more if the going is good! We’ll have hot and cold beverages following the riding.
January Group Ride - Iwen Park
Join us at Iwen Park on Saturday, January 13th for a group fat bike ride. We’ll meet at the Lions Conservatory parking lot. Wheels will begin rolling around 10:00am, and we will ride a couple laps of the trail. We’ll be there at 9:00am if you want to get there early and catch up!
Global Fat Bike Day Ride
Every year on the first Saturday in December it is Global Fat Bike Day. We like to celebrate by getting together and having a fun group ride. This year’s ride time and location are TBD, so check back here for more, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Strava.
WoodBurner Fat Bike Ride
Save the Date for October 28th for a fun fat bike ride in the Sheyenne Grasslands! We’ll gather in Jorgen’s Hollow campground and depart from there. Check back here for more information as we develop plans for this event.
WoodChipper Gravel
In the spring we have the Wood Tick, and in the fall we have the Wood Chip! We are still developing plans for this event, but check back here for more information.
F-M Duro
Riders will be required to ride a lap of each trail system in town - Iwen, Gooseberry, and MB Johnson Park. The times from each trail will be recorded and cumulated together and we’ll see who can do it the fastest.