Fat Viking Training Camp/ Workshop

Monday 19th – Wednesday 21st of January 2026

FAT VIKING training camp - introduction to winter riding and racing

-3-day course/ workshop with some theory sessions and practical training

This is an introduction course/workshop for winter travel and fatbike races like the FAT VIKING (FV50, FV100, FV150)

The course includes some theoretical topics/ workshops and a lot of outdoor training/ riding.

We go through the crucial gear choices, practice how to use the gear and train the skills that are needed for safe and efficient winter travel/ ultra endurance racing.

Our base is Vestlia Resort.

Accommodation is not included in the course. Please book your own.

Food is not included in the course either, but shops are not far and it's easy to buy your meals at Vestlia Resort's restaurant.

Geilo Aktiv rents out fatbikes too.

During the course we will discuss, demonstrate and help you to make the following gear choices:

1: bikes (tires, pedals, grips, brakes, ...)

2: bikepacking bag systems, pannier racks, pogies

3: proper clothing & layering, emergency clothing, shoes, socks, gaiters, gloves, goggles, helmet, face-protection...

4: hydration systems (hydration bladder, thermos, wide neck bottle...)

5: lights, gps (batteries, dynamo hub ...)

6: Food (what works in the cold, race nutrition)

7: emergency and repair items (first aid, heat packs, tools, pump, inner tube, spares, ...)

You will learn and practice how to

- set up your bike and pack your gear

- manage moisture/ sweating while riding

- protect face, hands, feet

- hydrate and eat in the cold

- avoid hypothermia/ frostbite in an emergency situation

- choose the right tire pressure for varying surface conditions

- ride efficiently in changing snow conditions

- fix your bike out on the track

- get prepared for the FAT VIKING race

Preliminary layout of the program and more information see Geilo Aktiv/ Fat Viking website

Start: Monday 19th of January 2026

Duration: 3 days (Monday to Wednesday)

Age: adults only

The price includes: the course only. Accommodation and food is not included.

Meeting point: reception at Vestlia Resort

Website: www.geilo-aktiv.com

Contact us: Tel. +47 99349341 (we will create a WhatsApp group with all the participants in December)