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2016
CHEQUAMEGON
34 YEARS
OF FAT
FAT T I R E F E S T I VA L
EVENT AGENDA
WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
CHEQUAMEGON 40
The Chequamegon 40 is the weekend’s main event. On Saturday,
this 40-mile point-to-point marathon length off-road bicycle event travels
from downtown Hayward, WI., over the famed American Birkebeiner Ski
Trail, forest roads, snowmobile trails and other wooded lanes to the finish
line at Telemark Resort in Cable, WI. 2,100 participants will take part in
this challenging contest.
SHORT & FAT
This 16-mile race/tour is the perfect introductory event for those new
to off-road cycling, younger riders or for those not ready to tackle the
rigors of the marathon Chequamegon 40. Starting in Cable on Saturday,
it utilizes forest roads, the Birkie Ski Trail and other backwoods trails,
and finishes at Telemark Resort. 1,000 will participate.
THE FREE FUN STUFF
Saturday morning for kids 12 and under- 8-9 a.m. decorated bicycle
parades on Main Street Hayward before the Chequamegon 40 and at
the Cable Fire Hall at the Short & Fat start.
Saturday Afternoon - Children’s Bicycle Rodeo and Kiddie Criterium at
the Telemark finish line from 2-4 p.m.
Friday evening for adults over 12 - Bicycle Bowling and bicycle limbo
from 4 to 7 pm outside the Big Top during Bib Pick up.
Saturday adults over 12 fun – Klunker Toss, Flying Bunny Hop, Lumber Jack and Jill Log Pull and Bicycle Limbo from 2-4 pm.
THE FOOD
Friday Pasta Feast and beverage service from 4-9 p.m. at the Telemark finish line.
Saturday 10 a.m to 6 p.m. food and beverage service at the Telemark
finish line. New this year $10 fixed price buffet with sandwiches, sides,
dessert under the Big Top.
THE MUSIC
Friday, 5-8 pm: New South Shore Mountain Boys bluegrass band.
Saturday, 1-4 pm: Molly Otis and the Danger Band.
SUNDAY CAMBA TRAIL TOUR
Sunday September 18 at 10:00 a.m. The tour will take place at
the CAMBA “OO” Trailhead in Seeley. The tour route will introduce
riders to the CAMBA Makwa and Seeley Pass singletrack trails. Tour
departs at 10:00 a.m., $10 tour. Generous swag and random drawings. For further info check out www.cambatrails.org.
THE TERRAIN
The course profile for all events is a roller coaster conglomeration of
glacial features, typified by a rolling succession of 25- and 50-foot
climbs. While not a technically demanding course in terms of tricky
switchbacks and narrow single track trails, the Chequamegon Fat Tire
Festival race courses simply wear you down with the never-ending
changes of terrain and surface conditions.
WHAT’S AT STAKE
Over $20,000 in merchandise awards is given away at the Saturday
Awards Presentation at 4 pm under the Big Top.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
4–8 pm
4–9 pm
4–9 pm
5–7 pm
5–9 pm
5–9 pm
Trek Factory Demo Tour & Tech Service
Pasta Feast, music and fun
Sponsor & Vendor Expo
Friday Fun, bicycle bowling and limbo
Retail souvenir sales open
Bib pickup for Saturday events
Telemark Finish Line
Telemark Big Top Tent
Telemark Big Top Tent
Telemark Big Top Tent
Telemark Big Top Tent
Telemark Big Top Tent
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
8–9 am
8–9 am
8–9:30 am
8–9:30 am
8–10 am
8–10 am
9 am
9 am
10 am
10 am
10 am–5 pm
10 am–6 pm
10 am–6 pm
10:45 am
12 pm
12–4 pm
12:30–6 pm
1–4 pm
2–4 pm
2–4 pm
4 pm
7 pm
Decorating for Children’s Parade
200 Block/Main/
Hayward
Decorating for Children’s Parade
Behind Cable Grade
School
CHEQUAMEGON 40 bib pickup only
Primary School/Main
St/Hayward
SHORT & FAT bib pickup only
Cable Community Center
Trek Factory Demo Tour & Tech Service Primary School/
Main St/Hayward
Trek Bicycle Store Tech Service
Randysek Rd/Cable
Children’s Bicycle Parade
200 Block/Main/
Hayward
Children’s Bicycle Parade
Behind Cable Grade
School
CHEQUAMEGON 40 START
Primary School/Main
St/Hayward
SHORT & FAT START
Randysek Rd/Cable
Sponsor & Vendor Expo
Telemark Big Top Tent
Retail souvenir sales open
Telemark Big Top Tent
Food and beverage stands open
Telemark Big Top Tent
Short & Fat First Finisher
Telemark Finish Line
Chequamegon 40 First Finisher
Telemark Finish Line
Trek Factory Demo Tour & Tech Service Telemark Finish Line
Return bus trips to start
Telemark Resort
Rocking the Big Top with live music
Children’s Bicycle Rodeo
Telemark Finish Line
Adult Funday Events
Telemark Finish Line
Awards Ceremony
Telemark Big Top Tent
Bike corral closes
Telemark Finish Line
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
10 am–1 pm
Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association Sunday Tour.
A non-competitive guided or self-guided tour of 8 to 12 miles
exploring CAMBA singletrack. $10 donation includes generous swag and random drawings. Visit www.cambatrails.org
for more information
PRESENTED BY
Welcome to
Chequamegon 34
This year we celebrate thirty-four years of off road cycling adventure in northwestern Wisconsin. Thank you
for joining us as we all look forward to a spectacular weekend of fat tire racing and fun.
Our decade’s long success is possible through a coordinated team effort of individuals, industry leaders and
organizations. Once again we welcome Trek, our Presenting Sponsor, who continues their twenty-four year run
of support. Trek’s contributions to the event, as well as to the advocacy programs of the Chequamegon Area
Mountain Bike Association, are unmatched and greatly appreciated.
A hearty Chequamegon thank you goes out to the many sponsors in all levels for their continued
partnership. It is the financial, merchandise and in kind contributions from our national, regional and local
sponsors who make this event possible. Please show your gratitude to our supporters by your patronage
throughout the year.
The Chequamegon weekend’s greatest asset is the dozens of experienced key race staff members who
professionally guide the event operations. With a customer service focus, the staff’s coordination of hundreds of
hard working volunteers insures that your experience is second to none. Take time during the race weekend to
thank the staff and volunteers for their dedicated service.
It is the Chequamegon family participants who deserve a big pat on the back for all you do for the event. As
responsible users of the forest resource, you set a great example of a sustainable activity that provides
entertainment and health for the entrants, excitement for the spectators and economic benefit for the
surrounding communities.
We are glad you are all here; participants, sponsors, staff and volunteers. Let’s all have a great weekend
during the 34th Anniversary Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival presented by Trek.
–Gary Crandall
Important Race Weekend Information
SUPPORT YOUR TRAILS
Local, regional and national trail advocacy groups need your support. It is
your financial and volunteer contributions that help insure that new trails are
developed, kept open and are well maintained.
PARTICIPANT PHOTOS ARE FREE
www.imba.com
www.cambatrails.org
Make sure you have on your best race face when you pass the ChronoTrack photographers along the race
course and at the finish line over the Chequamegon weekend. Be sure to stop by the finish line photo-op
banner at the end of the finish chute.
Shortly after the event, log onto www.cheqfattire.com to visit the Results & Photos page where you can link
up to your free race photos courtesy of Athlinks and ChronoTrack.
START GATE INFORMATION
Your race numbers will indicate your start gate placement. The Chequamegon 40 has 7 start gates and the
Short & Fat has 6 start gates. No start gate changes are made after September 1.
TIMING & NUMBER PLACEMENT INFO
Attach your Tyvek body number with safety pins provided to the lower left side of your jersey. Attach your
vinyl handlebar number with disposable timing transponder to the front of your bike.
Do not fold or cut your handlebar number. Everyone has the
same start time regardless of your position in the starting line-up
or time you cross the start line.
BIB PICK UP AND START LOCATIONS
Race headquarters is located on the grounds of Mt. Telemark,
three miles east of Cable, WI off County Highway M at 42225
Telemark Road.
Friday bib pick up for Chequamegon 40 and Short & Fat is at
the Telemark Resort Finish Line under the Big Top Tent from 5:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Chequamegon 4O Saturday morning late bib pick up for the
Chequamegon 40 is at the Hayward Primary School at 10665
Main Street in Hayward, WI from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Chequamegon 40 start is at 10:00 a.m.
Short & Fat Saturday morning late bib pick up for the Short
& Fat is at the Cable Community Center at 13660 County M in
Cable, WI from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The Short & Fat start is on
Randysek Road in Cable at 10:00 a.m.
COMPETITION CLASSES
Saturday Events:
• 12 - 14 (not available in the Chequamegon 40)
• 15 - 17 (not available in the Chequamegon 40)
• 18 - 24 • 40 - 44 • 60 - 64
• 25 - 29 • 45 - 49 • 65 - 69
• 30 - 34 • 50 - 54 • 70 - 74
• 35 - 39 • 55 - 59 • 75+
Tandem, Mixed Tandem, Singlespeed and Fat Bike classes for Men
and Women in the Chequamegon 40 and Short & Fat.
MEDICAL SERVICES
There will be medical personnel at each food station and the
start/finish of each event. Mobile emergency medical service
volunteers will be stationed along the Chequamegon 40 and Short
& Fat courses. A special thanks is extended to the medical crew
volunteers for their valued service.
RESULTS
Stop by the White River Timing booth to check your online
finishing time.
Complete results will be posted on the www.cheqfattire.com
and the www.itiming.com websites as soon as possible following
the event.
CLOTHING DROP BAGS
Use the plastic drawstring bag obtained at bib pick up to hold
your postrace clothing items. Participant bags with your bib
number on them can be dropped at the Bag Drop vehicle at each
start line for pick up in the Baggage Pick Up area at the finish line.
Don’t forget to pack a towel for a postrace shower.
FINISH LINE RACER SERVICES
At the Telemark finish line, you will find finish line food and
rehydration station, ChonoTrack race photo opportunity, clothing
drop bags, hot shower, bicycle wash, bicycle storage corral, bus
transportation back to the start line, food and beverage
concessions, souvenir sales, music and one heck of a postrace
party.
FESTIVAL PRIZE DRAWING
You don’t have to be first across the finish line to win one of
six great prizes from our event sponsors. A random drawing from
all entrants will include a Trek CrossRip 1 bicycle, HED wheel set,
a Stages power meter, and other great prizes. Prize winners will
be announced during the Saturday awards presentation at 4:00
p.m. under the Chequamegon Big Top.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Finish line food and beverages provided by Angry Minnow and
J & D Catering of Hayward, WI. Friday night Pasta Feast and
beverage service from 4:00-9:00 p.m during bib pick up.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Angry Minnow beverage
service and new this year a fixed price buffet ($10.00) including
sandwiches, sides and dessert.
MT. TELEMARK FINISH LINE INFORMATION
PLEASE, no camping allowed on the Mt. Telemark property.
State beverage statutes do not permit carry ins on Telemark
property. All alcoholic beverages must be purchased and
consumed in the designated areas in the stadium area.
LOST & FOUND
All “Lost and Found” items will be collected at the Finish Line
Retail Sales stand under the Big Top Tent. Please fill out a lost and
found form at the Concession stand or at the Festival Race
Headquarters.
CONTACT US!
Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival
PO Box 267 – 13460 Spruce Street • Cable, WI 54821
Telephone 715-798-3594 • Fax: 715-798-3595
www.cheqfattire.com • cheqfat@lifetimefitness.com
CALENDAR NOTE
35th Annual
Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival
September 16, 2017
The first come, first served online application
process for the 2017 Chequamegon Fat Tire
Festival will launch on January 1, 2017
at noon at www.cheqfattire.com
PLEASE NOTE:
You will encounter active logging areas
and backwoods traffic along the race
courses during the Chequamegon Fat
Tire Festival weekend. The course is not
closed to traffic and caution
should be exercised.
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PRESENTED BY
I CAN SMELL
THE BRATS!
ON-COURSE INFORMATION
HOW LONG IS
THIS CLIMB?
APPROVED HELMETS ARE REQUIRED IN ALL EVENTS!
FOOD STATIONS
DROPPING OUT
There are six on-course stations on the Chequamegon 40 course and one on the Short
& Fat course. In addition to this, there is a
finish line food station at Telemark Resort.
Bananas and donut holes will be served,
along with water and GuBrew.
Should you desire to drop out of any of
the events, please do so at a food station.
Evacuation vehicles will be stationed at
each food station and return dropped riders to the Telemark Resort finish line.
Should you break down and cannot continue, your best bet is to walk to the nearest food station to be evacuated or to contact a roving safety person who will report
your location.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Medical personnel will be stationed at each
food station, the start line and the Telemark
Resort finish line. Mobile medical personnel
will roam between the food stops on the
race courses on ATVs. National Mountain
Bike Patrol volunteers will be on their bikes
along the race course. If you need or see
anyone who needs assistance, please report
to the nearest medical person. Look for the
MEDICAL banners on all safety vehicles and
at all stations.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Trek Factory Demo and the Madison Trek
Bicycle Store will provide neutral technical
assistance at the start lines before each
event and at the Telemark Resort finish line.
No on-course assistance will be available.
Racers are reminded that they are responsible for their own on-course repairs, and
tools needed for possible repairs should be
carried, including a tube, patch kit, pump,
tire irons, chain tool, wrenches and other
useful tools.
WISH I WAS
SOMEPLACE ELSE!
WATCH OUT
FOR PIRATES!!!
COURSE MARKINGS
Day-Glo Orange Arrows with Festival
logos mark the Chequamegon 40 course.
Hot Pink Arrows mark the Short & Fat
Course.
All First Aid stations and Food Stops are
signed before you reach them.
Traffic Ahead signs indicate a dangerous
road intersection and caution should be
exercised.
Caution signs indicate severe erosion or
dangerous course conditions and
extreme caution should be exercised.
CAMBA Bike Route signs are
blue with white bicycles on them.
Please ignore these signs when
riding either the
Chequamegon 40 or
Short & Fat.
CUT-OFF TIME
Riders in the Chequamegon 40 failing to
meet the 2:45 p.m. cut-off time at the intersection of Lake Helane Road and Telemark
Road will be directed off the race course
and returned to the Telemark Resort finish
line.
REALLY
MOVING FAST
PLEASE NOTE!
WAY
COOL!!!!!
Spectator vehicles are
restricted on many forest
roads north of County OO.
Access by pre-arranged
pass only.
CAUTION!
Some trails
may have ATV
traffic!
NOT VERY
FLAT
INDEX
● Short & Fat Food Station
Short & Fat Mileage
★ Chequamegon 40 Food Station
LONG WAY
TO GO!
Chequamegon 40 Mileage
■ Spectator Areas
PLEASE NOTE: This map is intended for general directional purpose only and not
detailed enough to use for orienteering in the woods. Always take along a compass,
detailed maps and plenty of fluids when riding in the deep woods. The courses are offroad and on a variety of unmaintained trails. Riding hazards exist and extreme caution
should be exercised while riding in the woods.
MAIN
STREET
PAVED
ROLL OUT
HIT THE
DIRT
RIDE SAFELY!
Short & Fat
CAUTION!
Please stop at
all traffic road
intersections and
be aware of traffic
on all forest roads.
Chequamegon 40
CLOTHING DROP BAGS are provided at bib pick-up for
the Chequamegon 40 and Short & Fat for post-race needs.
Drop bags left at the start line will be transported to
Telemark Resort and be available at the finish line.
Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival is not responsible for loss
or damage.
BIKE WASHING & STORAGE area provided at the
Telemark Resort finish line. Bikes can be stored while you
pick up your car at the start lines following the Saturday
events. Bike Corral storage area closes at 6:00 p.m. sharp.
Please pick up your bike before then. Not responsible for
loss or damage.
FINISH LINE FOOD Stop by the finish line food station
under the Big Top Tent following your completion of Saturday’s events. Water and fruit will be available.
RETURN TRANSPORTATION Complimentary bus transportation will be available from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. from
the Telemark Resort finish line following the Saturday
events. Participants will
be transported to the
Cable and Hayward
start areas to retrieve
their cars. Bicycles cannot be taken on the bus.
Temporary storage is
provided at the Bike
Corral next to the finish
line.
START LINE PARKING In Hayward, parking
areas are provided at the start of the Chequamegon 40 in a variety of lots. In Cable, a parking area is provided behind the Old School Mall
building and other large lots. Please do not park
for the day in other business parking lots or on
the Main Streets of Cable and Hayward. Parking
monitors in both towns will direct you to the
parking areas.
HOT SHOWERS will be available for event participants at Telemark Resort in the tents at the
finish line. Be sure to pack a towel in your plastic race drop bag provided at bib pick up.
FAT TIRE SOUVENIR SALES will be open
throughout
the
weekend
under
the
Chequamegon Big Top tent at the finish area.
Apparel, caps, mugs and other collectible items
will be available for sale.
REFRESHMENTS & FINISH LINE FUN After
you recover from the day’s racing, enjoy the finish line festivities with a cool refreshment and a
tasty snack at the finish line food concession
stands. Relax a bit and relive your day’s adventure as you watch the finishers arrive.
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• People’s National Bank lot
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Intermediate School Lot
• Hayward City Lot
SHERMAN & RUTH WEISS
COMMUNITY LIBRATY
Fifth St. & Wisconsin Ave.
Nyman Ave. near Main St.
Hwy 27 & Nyman Ave.
Fifth St. & Dakota Ave.
Second St. & Dakota Ave.
Sixth St. & Minnesota Ave.
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Hwy 63 & Hwy 27
Chequamegon 40
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Hayward Start Line Map
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• Cable Community Center Lot
• Norvado Lot
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• Municipal Lot
• Cable School Lot
• St. Ann’s Catholic Church
• Trinity Lutheran Church
Start Area
& Parking/
No Parking Areas
Cty Hwy M east of State Hwy 63
State Hwy 63 north of Cty Hwy M
Sunset Rd. east of State Hwy 63
First St. & Second Ave.
First St. & First Ave.
Cty Hwy M east of State Hwy 63
Spruce St. & Randysek Rd.
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FOREST ROADS CLOSED TO
RACE DAY SPECTATOR TRAVEL
Selected forest roads normally open to vehicular travel will be temporarily
closed during the Saturday running of the Chequamegon 40 & Short & Fat
events.
Only rider support vehicles with vehicle passes, race official vehicles,
local residents and hunter traffic will be allowed on the following roads
from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. during the running of the Chequamegon ROADS CLOSED
TO SPECTATOR
40 and Short & Fat events:
TRAFFIC
Town of Spider Lake
• Telemark Road/Spider Lake Fire Lane from Clear Lake Road
north to the town line
• Boedecker Road from the town line east to Spider Lake
Fire Lane
• Janet Road from the town line north to Boedecker
Road
Town of Lenroot
• Boedecker Road from Snowmobile Trail 22 east
to the town line
• Janet Road from OO north to the town line
ROADS CLOSED
TO SPECTATOR
TRAFFIC
Town of Cable
• Spider Lake Fire Lane from
Telemark Road south to the
town line
• Randysek Road from the
Town of Cable south to
SMT 22
These road
restrictions
have been
implemented to
increase the
safety of the
riders during the event.
PLEASE NOTE!
Those providing nutritional support for elite racers along the race route will be required to obtain a vehicle
permit from race headquarters prior to race morning to access the course.
Contact the event headquarters in advance at cheqfat@lifetimefitness.com or stop in the race headquarters up
until Friday the night before the event to obtain your vehicle pass.
Thank you for observing the road closed signs and the instructions of the course monitors along the race
route.
With a lot of help
from our friends.
FAT TIRE RACING & FUN SINCE 1983
Each year, tens of thousands of dollars in merchandise prizes, event supplies, in-kind
contributions, discounts and cash are supplied by the sponsorship team of the
Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival. This year, our 34th anniversary is made possible through
the generous support of the sponsors noted here.
This sheet in an important resource for each of you. It details the corporate and
community support that has made this year's Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival a success.
As a benefactor of our sponsors’ commitment, you can show your appreciation by
thanking them for their participation and supporting them with your patronage.
PRESENTED BY
OFFICIAL SPONSORS
CORPORATE SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
Bar Mitts • Carson City, NV
Freewheel Bike • Minneapolis, MN
Saris • Madison, WI
Twin Six • Minneapolis, MN
SILVER SPONSORS
Art Doyle’s Spokes
& Pedals
Hudson, WI
Bay City Bicycles
Ashland, WI
Ben’s Cycle
Milwaukee, WI
New Moon Ski & Bike Shop
Hayward, WI
Park Tool Company
St. Paul, MN
Rainbow Jersey
Shorewood, WI
Coop’s Pizza Parloure
Hayward, WI
Raymond Business
Development
Hudson, WI
E.O. Johnson
Eau Claire, WI
Subway
Hayward & Cable, WI
LifeLink III
Rice Lake, WI
Trek Bicycle Store
Madison, WI
Advance Printing
Hayward, WI
Rick Gruel Landscaping
Cable, WI
Cable Lumber & Home
Cable, WI
Rivers Eatery
Cable, WI
Lendved Headwear
Cable, WI
Silent Sports
Waupaca, WI
McDonald’s
Hayward, WI
Telemark Golf Course
Cable, WI
Outdoor Ventures
Hayward, WI
Whitewater Bike
& Sport
St. Charles, MN
support our sponsors
Marketplace Foods
Hayward, WI
SPECIAL THANKS
Chequamegon Fat Tire
Festival, Inc.
13460 Spruce Street
P.O. Box 267
Cable, WI 54821
715-798-3594 Phone
715-798-3595 Fax
cheqfat@lifetimefitness.com
Food Stations
Timing & Scoreboard
Cable Area Chamber of Commerce
Cable Lions Club
Dana Remker & Friends
Drummond High School Class of 2016
Grand View Recreation
Hayward Lions Club
Namakagon Volunteer Fire Department
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
White River Sports Timing,
Iron River, WI
Vehicles
www.cheqfattire.com
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation,
Hayward, WI
Volunteers
Emergency Medical
Thanks to the over 800 volunteers from
the surrounding communities who make
the event possible. Take a minute to thank
them for their efforts on your behalf.
Government Bodies
City of Hayward
City of Hayward Police
Sawyer County Sheriff’s Dept.
Sawyer County Forestry Dept.
Town of Cable
Bayfield County Sheriff’s Dept.
Bayfield County Auxiliary
Bayfield County Forestry Dept.
Sawyer County Ambulance,
Hayward, WI
Mason Area Ambulance, Mason, WI
Great Divide Ambulance, Cable, WI
Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
Regional National Mountain Bike
Patrol Chapters
Awards
Champion’s metal sculpture awards
by Sara Balbin, Drummond, WI
Merchandise Awards,
see list of sponsors
Public Address
Morsound, Gaylen Morse
Event Sound & Lighting, Edina, MN
Technical Support
TREK Factory Demo Tour
The Trek Bicycle Store, Madison, WI
We couldn't do it without you!
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation
City of Hayward Fire Department
Cable Volunteer Fire Department
Namakagon Volunteer Fire Department
34
YEARS OF FAT
READ THIS
REGISTRATION
PROCEDURES
FOR SEPT. 16,
2017
35th
FAT TIRE RACING & FUN SINCE 1983
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTES FOR 2017
Registration for the 2017 race will be accepted on a first come,
first serve basis.
The Chequamegon 40 is limited to 2,100 riders and the Short
& Fat 16 is limited to 1,000.
Register early to secure your spot in either event.
Registration opens online at 12:01 p.m. CST on January 1,
2017.
Registration will close when participant limits are reached.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US
Registration
is limited to
3,100 riders.
Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival
PO Box 267 • 13460 Spruce Street
Cable, WI 54821 • 715-798-3594 • 715-798-3595 fax
cheqfat@lifetimefitness.com • www.cheqfattire.com
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PRESENTED BY
TELEMARK RESORT
FINISH LINE & STADIUM AREA LAYOUT
GREAT RACE, GREAT STAFF,
GREAT TIME!
Over 800 volunteers donate their time to make the
Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival, presented by TREK,
one of the finest special events in the country today.
Special thanks are due to all of the individuals, community groups and municipal bodies, for without
them this event could not be possible.
BAG
PICK
UP
EXPO
The current Chequamegon race staff represents
hundreds of years of experience in running this event.
Take the time to tell them what a great job they do.
BIG TOP
TENT
FINISH
LINE
FOOD FRIDAY BIB PICK-UP
CONCESSION SALES
FOOD & BEVERAGE
SATURDAY AWARDS
TO CABLE
PRESENTED BY
OFFICIAL SPONSORS
CORPORATE SPONSORS
FESTIVAL DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gary Crandall
ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trish Loch
ART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sara Balbin
AWARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jill Hisdahl
BAGGAGE & BUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric North
BANDIT PATROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan Rusch
CHILDREN’S EVENTS . . . . . . . . .Sara Balbin, Cherie Morgan
CHOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carol Fitzgerald, Kerry Myhra
COMMUNICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Cody, Rex Schultz
CONCESSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Schulz
COURSE & TRAFFIC CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Kujala,
Gary Hansen, George Mehr
COURSE DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phil Van Valkenberg
EXPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tess Eisenhauer
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE . . . . .Mark & Michaelene Jansen
FINISH LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dennis & Sandi Rasmussen
FOOD STOPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tim DeChant
GROUNDS AND MOWING . . . . .Jack Moin, Dan Malesevich
GU CLEAN-UP CREW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wayne Smestad
NATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKE PATROL . . . . . . . .Hans Erdman
PARKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Most, Shelly Wilson
PERSONNEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aaron Piehl
PHOTOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom Kelly, Brett Morgan,
Kelly Randolph, Paul Ostrum
PUBLIC RELATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holly Henry
PUBLIC ADDRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gaylen Morse
RACER SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eli Fredericks
REGISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paulette Smith, Judy Rowley
SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gary & Jan Victorson
SIGNS & BANNERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jane Mandli
SOCIAL MEDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Melissa Komadina
SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Event Sound & Light
STADIUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jack Moin, Bill DeVries, Jr.
START AREAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Ryan, Scott Smith
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . .Trek Factory Demo Tour,
Trek Bicycle Store
TIMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .White River Sports Timing
VEHICLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lonn Franson, Kurt Proctor
VIP LIAISON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sara Balbin
Event Chiefs:
CHEQUAMEGON 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gary Crandall
SHORT & FAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lori LaBeree
FUNDAY EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jack Moin
For further information:
Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival, Inc.
13460 Spruce Street • P.O. Box 267
Cable, WI 54821 or call 715/798-3594
www.cheqfattire.com • cheqfat@lifetimefitness.com