Schedule | Kosciusko County Velo

The 2023 FSTF was held in May, please watch for the announcement of the upcoming schedule for 2024.

All Riders

Music Performances

Spectators Encouraged

Kid Activities

Food Available

Vendors

Friday, May 19, 2023

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 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!

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wildman Countryside Tour & Century Registration & Early Check-in

Locations: Village at Winona Miller Sunset Pavilion

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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Festival Kick-off Party

Locations: Village at Winona Downtown Warsaw

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 Miller Sunset Pavilion

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

7:00pm WCC BMX Stunt Show Downtown Warsaw

7:30pm Kid's Activities Downtown Warsaw

7:30pm Zimmer Biomet Downtown Criterium Downtown Warsaw

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

8:00pm Beez & The Rocker featuring the Leesburg Wrecking Crew Downtown Warsaw

7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

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Zimmer Biomet Downtown Criterium

Location: Downtown Warsaw

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.

7:30pm Men: Cat 3/4

8:30pm Women: Open

9:30pm Men: Cat 1/2

Saturday, May 20, 2023

7:00 am

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

Location: Miller Sunset Pavilion

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 cold pint of beer and great lunch.

8am Begin leaving at your own pace

9:30am Century riders departure deadline

11am – 3pm Lunch served by Cerulean Restaurant

1pm SAG Stop closes at Pierceton Old Train Depot

2pm SAG Stop closes in North Manchester

4pm Live Music begins

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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DINO Series Mountain Bike Races

Location: Winona Lake Trails

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.

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

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!

10:00am Men: Cat 4 / Novice

10:05am Women: Cat 4 / Novice

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

12:05pm Men: Cat 3/4

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

2:30pm Men: Cat 1/2

2:35pm Women: Cat 1/2/3

12:00 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!

12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

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LKH Kids Events

Location: Village at Winona

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 kids bike parade, and bike-themed art projects by our friends at Spoonful of Imagination.

Tracy’s Trailer Bicycle Safety School

Bike-themed Art by Spoonful of Imagination

Decorate Your Bike & Bike Parade

1:00 pm

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Historical Winona Bike Tour

Location: Village at Winona

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

2:00 pm

MTB 4X (Four Cross) & BMX Practice

3:00 pm

DINO Mountain Bike Race Awards

4:00 pm

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WCC BMX Stunt Show

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Live Music

Location: Miller Sunset Pavilion

Join us at the Miller Sunset Pavilion in the Village at Winona for Live Music, Food Trucks, Beer Garden and our Robbie Gast “Ride On” Awards.

4:00pm Frost and Crow

6:00pm Size Matters

8:15pm McLaine and Co

5:00 pm

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MTB 4X (Four Cross) & BMX Races

Location: Hire Park

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

Sunday, May 21, 2023

7:00 am

Zimmer Biomet Road Criterium Registration

Location: Village at Winona

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

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Zimmer Biomet Road Criterium Races

Location: Village at Winona

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.

8:30am Juniors: Boys 9-14

8:30am Juniors: Girls 9-14

8:30am Juniors: Boys 15-18

8:30am Juniors: Girls 15-18

9:00am Men: Cat 4 / Novice

9:35am Women: Cat4 / Novice

10:40am Men: Masters 40+/50+ (Cat 4 / Novice) – scored separately

11:25am Men: Cat 3/4

12:20pm Men: Masters 40+/50+ (Cat 1/2/3) – scored separately

1:10pm National Anthem

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

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

9:00 am

Info Booth Opens

Location: Village at Winona

9:00 am

LKH Kids Races Registration Opens

Location: Village at Winona

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!

11:00 am

Food Court and Expo Area Opens

Location: Village at Winona

12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

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LKH Kids Activities

Location: Village at Winona

Face Painting

Yard Games

Scavenger Hunt

Spoonful of Imagination Bike Art

12:30 pm

Trailblazers Youth MTB Clinic (Grades K-12)

Location: Winona Lake Trails Hauth Trailhead

4:00 pm

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Ortho Cup Corporate Challenge Cruiser Race Qualifying

Location: Village at Winona

4:30 pm

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LKH Kids Races

Location: Village at Winona

One of the most exciting events of the weekend is when our future stars get to try out a real racing course.

4:30pm Ages 10-12

4:30pm Ages 8-9

4:30pm Ages 6-7

4:30pm Ages 4-5

4:30pm Balance Bikes & Training Wheels

5:00 pm

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Ortho Cup Corporate Challenge Cruiser Race Finals

Location: Village at Winona

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.

Thank you to all our sponsors and partners for making this weekend a reality each year. We appreciate your support in making our community a better place to live, work, visit, and play.