Fatbiking on Pischa
At full throttle through deep powder snow
Cruising through the winter on wide tires
Snow, sand, rubble or mud - nothing can stop them. The modified mountain bikes with tires up to twelve centimeters wide are not easily shaken. Originally invented in Alaska, fat bikes are now also used in winter in Davos Klosters - for example as a fun vehicle on Pischa.
Maybe it's the oversized tires, up to 4.8 inches wide to be precise, that make fat bikes such eye-catchers. Or the season, which is otherwise unusual for bikes. Because as soon as most people have put their bikes into hibernation, the fat bike season only just begins. Once you've gotten used to the monstrous look, the fun of riding takes over. So much so that you sensually wish the snow would stay on the ground. Yes, you read that correctly. Because it's particularly easy to ride through deep snow.
An trend sport with an underestimated coolness factor
Some people even compare the new trend sport with the early days of snowboarding. If you don't remember, back then many people thought the boards were less practical than skis. But the coolness factor was completely underestimated. Just like with fat bikes. What's more, compared to a classic mountain bike, it's like a monster truck to a Fiat Panda: not as agile, but ten times more relaxed and noticeably wider. These things originally come from Alaska. Today, practically every bike shop has one in the window. And not just because it looks good, but because it's a lot of fun.
3 tips for your first fat bike outing
- 01
Grip garantiert
When going uphill, the rear wheel rarely loses grip on the terrain - even on snow. Downhill, skids are easy to repair. Riding fun is guaranteed. The fat bike's thick tires aren't much help on bare ice.
- 02
Foresight is everything
Always look far ahead during the tour. This will help you see obstacles early on. This is especially important on Pischa, as there are also winter hikers, airboarders and touring skiers on the marked trails.
- 03
Do it like John Wayne
In tricky situations, the rule is: lower your upper body, stick out your elbows, spread your legs wide in the best John Wayne style. And don't brake too hard on the front wheel, otherwise you'll go over the handlebars. That's it. With that in mind, ride on!
Fatbike tour on Pischa
There is a three-kilometer-long fat bike descent on Pischa with a wonderful view of the Flüela Valley. It leads from Pischa directly to Mäderbeiz and Dörfji. And the best part: the cable car takes you comfortably up to the starting point. This is unique in Switzerland.
