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FSTF Preliminary Schedule

May 16-18, 2025┃Warsaw & Winona Lake, Indiana

All Riders

Music Performances

Spectators Encouraged

Kid Activities

Food Available

Vendors

Friday, May 16, 2025

7:00 am - 8:30 am

Bike-to-Work Day Festivities

As part of the pre-festival activities, we encourage people to ride their bicycles to work! At 7 a.m. stop by Light Rail Café in the Village at Winona or on the Courthouse Square in Downtown Warsaw for a free cup of coffee and snacks. Join millions around the globe showcasing the impact of active transportation infrastructure. Kick off this year’s FSTF by joining us on Bike to Work Day!
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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Festival Kick-off Party

Locations: Village at Winona Get Directions Downtown Warsaw Get Directions
This free activity kickstarts the annual Fat & Skinny Tire Fest and is a highlight of the weekend for many! Riders of all ages “take over the road” for our Community Critical Mass Ride from the Village at Winona to downtown Warsaw. After the ride, the fun continues with a BMX stunt show, kid’s activities, the return of Friday night road racing with the all new downtown Twilight Criterium, as well as food and beverage vendors, and live music.

6:00pm Opening Ceremonies Trailhouse Bicycles, Village at Winona

6:30pm Mass Community Kick-off Ride to Downtown Warsaw Departure

6:45pm WCC BMX Stunt Show Downtown Warsaw

7:30pm Kid's Activities Downtown Warsaw

7:300pm Zimmer Biomet Downtown Criterium Downtown Warsaw

8:00pm Shuttles Available to Return to Village at Winona Pickup Location

8:00pm TBD Downtown Warsaw

7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

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Zimmer Biomet Downtown Criterium

Location: Downtown Warsaw Get Directions
Road racing is back in downtown Warsaw. This 1/2 mile timed twilight road race, taking place around three blocks by the county courthouse is sure to be an action packed event for riders and spectators as part of the Festival Kick-off Party and Warsaw’s Third Friday activities.

Register: Online Registration Closed | On-site registration is available.

7:30pm Men: Cat 3/4 - TBD

8:30pm Women: Open - TBD

9:30pm Men: Cat 1/2 - TBD

Saturday, May 17, 2025

7:00 am

Wildman Business Group Countryside Tour & Century Registration & Check-In

Location: Village at Winona Tent Get Directions
8:00 am

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Wildman Business Group Countryside Tour & Century Grand Start

The 12/19/39/63/101 mile lengths of the countryside tour will go southeast of Winona Lake and explore springtime farmland and rolling hills. Enjoy this ride through beautiful Kosciusko, Whitley, and Wabash county scenery, and end the tour with a relaxing afternoon in the Village at Winona with a great lunch!

Register: Online Registration Ends Sat, May 17, 2025 | Register online for early-bird rates, you can register on-site for an up-charge. | Starting at $10 for Kids & $40 for Adults

8am Begin leaving at your own pace

9:00am Century riders departure deadline

11am – 4pm Lunch served by Shawnanigans

1pm SAG Stop closes at Pierceton Old Train Depot

2pm SAG Stop closes in North Manchester

7pm Live Music begins

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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DINO Series Mountain Bike Races

Location: Winona Lake Trails Get Directions
The main state series for mountain bike racing will once again begin at the Winona Lake Trails this year—and you don’t want to miss out! The race is open to all skill levels, and riders will do one to three laps on the trails, depending on experience. This is a great chance for both new and seasoned riders to experience Indiana off-road.

Register: Registration Website - Online Registration Ends Sat, May 17, 2025 | Registration Available On-Site

10:00am Pro/Elite/Sport

12:00pm Base/Fat Bike/Clydesdales/Intro/Juniors

1:30pm Kids races

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Zimmer Biomet Circuit Road Races

Location: Claypool Elementary School Get Directions
This circuit-style road race offers multiple classes of racing, based on your USA Cycling class category. Racers will complete several laps of the circuit (depending on skill level) providing a challenge for all riders!   Stay tuned for registration.

Register: Online Registration Closed | On-site registration is available.

10:00am Men: Cat 4 / Novice - TBD

10:05am Women: Cat 4 / Novice & Women's Masters 40+ - TBD

10:15am Men: Masters 40+/50+/60+ (Cat 4/Novice) - TBD

12:05pm Men: Cat 3/4 - TBD

12:15pm Men: Masters 40+/50+/60+ (Cat 1/2/3) - TBD

2:40pm Men: Cat 1/2 - TBD

2:45pm Women: Cat 1/2/3 - TBD

12:30 pm

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WCC BMX Stunt Show

Come watch some gravity-defying tricks that are usually only seen on the ESPN XGames! Our stunt shows presented by Warsaw Community Church take place right in the streets of downtown Warsaw and Winona Lake in the Village. Be sure to catch one or all of the three shows taking place on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. See the full event schedule for times!
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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LKH Kids Events

Location: Village at Winona Get Directions
The Fat & Skinny Tire Fest is for everyone – which is why we provide fun activities for all ages! This year’s LKH Saturday activities include KCV’s Tracey’s Trailer bicycle safety skills course, a decorate your bikes table, and bike-themed art projects.

Tracy’s Trailer Bicycle Safety School

Bike-themed Art

Decorate Your Bike & Bike Parade

1:00 pm

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Historical Winona Bike Tour

Location: Village at Winona Get Directions
Take the leisurely 3.5-mile Winona Historical Bike Tour to experience the stories and history that make up Winona Lake! On this great adventure, you’ll discover Winona’s revitalized history and local sites of interest, including local bike racing facts dating back more than 100 years. You don’t need to be a professional cyclist to explore Winona in a fun and fascinating way!

1pm First Tour

3pm Second Tour

10:00 am

MTB 4X (Four Cross) & BMX Open House and Open Track

4:00 pm

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WCC BMX Stunt Show

Come watch some gravity-defying tricks that are usually only seen on the ESPN XGames! Our stunt shows presented by Warsaw Community Church take place right in the streets of downtown Warsaw and Winona Lake in the Village. Be sure to catch one or all of the three shows taking place on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. See the full event schedule for times!
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Live Music

Location: Village at Winona Tent Get Directions
Join us at the Activities Tent in the Village at Winona for Live Music, Food Trucks, Beer Garden and our Robbie Gast “Ride On” Awards.

7:00pm TBD

5:00 pm

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MTB 4X (Four Cross) & BMX Races

Location: Hire Park Get Directions
Hosted by our friends at Hire Park, home to one of the area’s premier BMX tracks, is the growing Four Cross MTB race, along with a fun local BMX race! Multiple categories and age levels are available. If you love an adrenaline rush, be sure to check out these exciting, heart-pounding events.
8:00 pm

Robbie Gast “Ride On” Volunteer of the Year Award Presentation

Location: Village at Winona Get Directions

Sunday, May 18, 2025

7:00 am

Zimmer Biomet Road Criterium Registration

Location: Village at Winona Get Directions

Register: Registration Available On-Site

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

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Zimmer Biomet Road Criterium Races

Location: Village at Winona Get Directions
This timed road race, taking place on the island in the Winona Lake Village, is a favorite for riders and spectators alike. Come support cyclists of all ages and skill levels as they compete in a fast-paced, exciting event.

Register: Online Registration Closed | On-site registration is available.

8:30am Juniors: Boys 9-14 - TBD

8:30am Juniors: Girls 9-14 - TBD

8:30am Juniors: Boys 15-18 - TBD

8:30am Juniors: Girls 15-18 - TBD

9:00am Men: Cat 4 / Novice - TBD

9:35am Women: Cat 4 / Novice - TBD

10:40am Men: Masters 40+/50+/60+ (Cat 4/Novice)) - TBD

11:25am Men: Cat 3/4 - TBD

12:15pm Men: Masters 40+/50+/60+ (Cat 1/2/3) - TBD

1:10pm National Anthem - TBD

1:45pm Women: Cat 1/2/3/4 - TBD

2:50pm Men: Cat 1/2/3 - TBD

9:00 am

Info Booth Opens

Location: Village at Winona Get Directions
9:00 am

LKH Kids Races Registration Opens

Location: Village at Winona Get Directions

Register: Registration Available On-Site

9:30 am

Trailblazers Youth MTB Clinic (Grades K-12)

Location: Winona Lake Trails Hauth Trailhead
We’ve partnered with NEIC Mountain Bike Trailblazers, a regional group that teach bike handling skills and safety with Certified Coaches. These are free sessions open to grades K-12.Bring a bike and your helmet (limited bikes available based on first come/first served). After the clinic, be sure to bring your rider and bike down to the Village to join the Kid’s Races around the island!

Register: Registration Available On-Site

11:00 am

Food Court and Expo Area Opens

Location: Village at Winona Get Directions
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

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LKH Kids Activities

Location: Village at Winona Get Directions

Temporary Tattoos

Yard Games

Scavenger Hunt

Bike Art

12:30 pm

Trailblazers Youth MTB Clinic (Grades K-12)

Location: Winona Lake Trails Hauth Trailhead
We’ve partnered with NEIC Mountain Bike Trailblazers, a regional group that teach bike handling skills and safety with Certified Coaches. These are free sessions open to grades K-12.Bring a bike and your helmet (limited bikes available based on first come/first served). After the clinic, be sure to bring your rider and bike down to the Village to join the Kid’s Races around the island!

Register: Registration Available On-Site

4:00 pm

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Ortho Cup Corporate Challenge Cruiser Race Qualifying

Location: Village at Winona Get Directions

Register: Registration Website - Registration Ends Sun, May 18, 2025

4:30 pm

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LKH Kids Races

Location: Village at Winona Get Directions
One of the most exciting events of the weekend is when our future stars get to try out a real racing course.

4:30pm Balance Bikes & Training Wheels

4:30pm Ages 4-5

4:30pm Ages 6-7

4:30pm Ages 8-9

4:30pm Ages 10-12

5:00 pm

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Ortho Cup Corporate Challenge Cruiser Race Finals

Location: Village at Winona Get Directions
This fun event matches local businesses against each other for the ultimate corporate challenge. You won’t want to miss this race! So, come to the island in Winona Lake to watch and support our local business sponsors as they pedal it out for the coveted Ortho Cup trophy.

NOTE: All scheduled events subject to change. Check back regularly as more details are available. Watch social media for announcements.

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