Description

Join fat bike enthusiast Jessie Gladish and friends for two days of fat biking fun in Dawson City! You’ll be treated to group rides along the Yukon River and snowy singletrack in the local mountains.

For only $100 ($50 if you're a Dawson Local... contact Jessie for your discount code) participants will get:

• An included CAY Community Membership for 2026* (aka your insurance and access to all non-competitive CAY events for the season)
• A discount on flights with Air North, Yukon’s Airline from Whitehorse to Dawson City and back
• Free ground transportation of your fat bike from Whitehorse to Dawson City and back
• Pastry Snacks and coffee/tea provided by Chief Isaac Café (at the Visitor Centre pre-ride both days)
• Free Midnight Dome shuttle laps on Sunday, January 18 from 9 am - 2:30 pm provided by Klondike Experience
• Free snacks and beverages at aid stations during the fat bike events: pizza, cookies, muffins, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate - provided by the Bonanza Market
• First come, first served availability rental bikes (preference for Dawson locals!)
• Marked and groomed trails and a group ride led by ultra-athlete and super-person Jessie Gladish 
• Some TBD goodies and discounts from other local merchants!

*Since this event is opening before our annual licenses are available for purchase, you will be provided a code to claim your membership once we hit Jan. 1, 2026!

What's up with the event name, Fat Bike Blues?

January in Dawson City means due to cold weather, there's a blue winter haze that can be seen in every direction. The trails we'll be riding on are blue/intermediate rated. We also wanted to help people beat the winter blues by getting outside and having some fun!

Land acknowledgement

We acknowledge, honour and give thanks that we are able to host Dawson City Fat Bike Blues on the traditional territory of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in.

Register for event

Registration closes on January 12 and is limited to 50 participants maximum. All ages are welcome.

Register now

Questions?

Email jessie.gladish@hotmail.ca if you have questions about the event.

Schedule of events

Friday, January 16

• Drive your own vehicle or take an Air North, Yukon’s Airline flight in the morning or afternoon from Whitehorse to Dawson City.

Saturday, January 17

• 10 am to 12 pm: Participant check-in and package pick-up at Dawson City Visitor Information Centre (VIC), 1102 Front Street (at King Street).
• 10:15 am: Mandatory riders meeting at the VIC.
• 12 pm: Group ride event starts at VIC. You can choose to ride the full course or half the distance. Snacks and drinks will be served at aid stations.
• 5 pm. Course closes. (With flexibility! Sweepers will be at the back of the pack supporting those who need more time)
• 6 - 8 pm: Group dinner out in Dawson with draw prizes

Sunday, January 18

• 9 am: Group ride event starts at Dawson City Visitor Information Centre (VIC), 1102 Front Street (at King Street). Free shuttle up the Midnight Dome. Details will be shared at riders meeting on January 17.
• ***Anyone flying with Air North needs to be at the airport by 12:15 pm.  The first two shuttle rides to the top of the Dome will be given preference to anyone flying (you should be able to get two laps before the flight). Arrange with your chosen hotel for a shuttle departing to the airport at 12 pm... If you can take Monday off work, bonus: even more laps and no need to rush!**
• 1:10 pm. Air North, Yukon's Airline flight to Whitehorse departs from Dawson City airport
• 2 pm to 3 pm: Last lap up at ~2 pm then course closes.  Drop off your fat bike by 3 pm at the Dawson VIC so it can be returned to Whitehorse by truck the following week.

Getting to and from Dawson City

You, on an airplane

Air North, Yukon’s Airline is on board to get you to and from Dawson City with an exclusive coupon code for all participants (Please keep in mind the only flight out that day is at 2:55 pm). Email jessie.gladish@hotmail.ca to receive a copy of the coupon code.

To book your flight, visit flyairnorth.com before January 10, 2026 and enter the promo code. You can also call 1-800-661-0407 to reserve over the phone.

Air North allows up to two free carry-on bags with your flight purchase.

Of course, you can also choose to drive to and from Dawson City!

Getting your fat bike to and from Dawson City

Due to their size, bicycles are not permitted on passenger flights to and from Dawson City.

Transport options for your fat bike

Our ground-level transport option details will be available soon!

Course routes

Saturday, January 17

The detailed route will be shared soon!

Sunday, January 18

Detailed route will be shared soon. Ever dreamed about riding down Hammarstrand in winter? Well....

Accommodations

Yukon Spa, Eldorado Hotel, Aurora Inn, Dawson Lodge and Downtown Hotel will be open.

Food and beverages

Yukon Spa, Eldorado Hotel, Aurora Inn, Grumpy Schnitzel and Pan of Gold will be open.

What gear is required?

Lights, adequate winter clothing and a helmet are required. If you don't own a fat bike, we'll have free demos from local bike shops to use!

Thanks to our supporters

This event is supported by:

• Air North, Yukon’s Airline
• Cycling Association of Yukon
• Klondike Visitors Association
• Icycle Sports
• The Klondike Experience
  
• Bonanza Market
• Government of Yukon

Location

Dawson City, Yukon

Cost

$100 which includes a CAY Community ($40) membership.

Only $50 for Dawson Locals

Registration closes on January 12, 2026.