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This week’s Full Spectrum Cycling covers: unity rides honoring Alex Pretti, two big Milwaukee-area bike events (Bike Bazaar and Bay View Bike Swap), a Trek/Electra e-bike recall, a quick first look at Handup’s ColdEST gloves, and a shoreline access/trespass update that matters if you ride or walk Lake Michigan beaches. Plus: Strava leaderboard cheating cleanup, Sunn O))) tour dates, and Tom Morello coming to The Rave.
The Milwaukee Minute (or 5)
- Pretti Rides – A lot of the bike world showed up in solidarity for Alex Pretti, with unity rides happening across dozens of cities and multiple countries.
- Milwaukee Bike Bazaar – March 14, 2026, at Riverside High School.
- Bay View Bike Swap – https://facebook.com/events/s/bay-view-bike-swap/1403385164700176/
- https://www.fox6now.com/news/thousands-electric-bikes-recalled-fall-hazard-cpsc
- Greg’s 30-day Video Challenge
- Beach Bikers Beware – If you ride Lake Michigan beaches (or even just walk the shoreline), the legal line in Wisconsin is getting extra attention after a ruling that leans hard on where “public” access ends and private property begins. The practical takeaway for riders: know where the ordinary high-water mark rules apply, and understand that “keep your tires wet” is not just a joke in this conversation.- https://fat-bike.com/2026/02/beach-bikers-beware-new-wisconsin-trespassing-ruling/
- Tony finally likes his Abus lock
- Morello at the Rave in May
Talkin’ Schmack
- Frostbike Cancelled – Safety in MPLS – At least it won’t conflict with Fat-bike Birkie – https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2026/01/26/alex-pretti-shooting-‘eye-opening’-bike-industry-minneapolis-area
- Pretti Support – The industry side of this story is also worth noting: shops and brands in the Minneapolis area and around the world responded publicly, organized memorial rides, and had to weigh safety and community realities around events like Frostbike.
- Esker
- Angry Catfish
- Surly
- RW24
- Wilde Bicycles
- QBP
- Trek and Electra recalled thousands of e-bikes after reports of rear wheel bolts breaking and wheels separating. The recall affects several FX+ 1 and Townie Go! models sold between April and October 2025.
https://www.fox6now.com/news/thousands-electric-bikes-recalled-fall-hazard-cpsc - Handup ColdEST Gloves First Look – https://fat-bike.com/2026/01/first-look-handup-coldest-gloves-for-fat-biking/
- I’m inviting listeners to signup and be part of the Founding Members group that is helping shape our private community – Fat-bike Lab – https://www.skool.com/fat-bike-lab-4983/about
- The Weekly Dose of Fat is now a newsletter delivered every Thursday Night – Subscribe at https://fat-bike.com/dose
- I am working out the bugs but we will have a new, short weekly podcast – The Weekly Dose of Fat: Micro Dose. There is a sneak peak here – https://news.fat-bike.com/podcast
- Just announced – Sunn O))) Tour – https://pitchfork.com/news/sunn-o-don-their-cloaks-for-new-album-song-and-tour/
- 04-16 Chicago, IL – Salt Shed
- 04-18 Iowa City, IA – Englert Theatre
- People cheat on Strava? Of course they do. https://www.thetimes.com/uk/transport/article/strava-cheats-millions-removed-leaderboards-nplxqvzsc?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Show Beer – Noon Whistle Brewing – Gummylicious – 6% Man, they have a lot of Gummy Beers
Brewed with Citra, Citra Cryo, Mosaic, and Ekuanot hops giving it a deeply complex flavor profile that is bursting with juicy flavor notes of tropical citrus.
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Shit Worth Doing
- February 20th, 2026 – Flat Out Friday – Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee, WI
- Just announced – Sunn O))) Tour – https://pitchfork.com/news/sunn-o-don-their-cloaks-for-new-album-song-and-tour/
- 04-16 Chicago, IL – Salt Shed
- 04-18 Iowa City, IA – Englert Theatre
Bikes!
- Large Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build – Black
- Medium Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build – Orange
- Large Schlick Cycles Tatanka, Orange.
- 29+ Schlick Cycles frames for custom builds
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Audio
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Accessories
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