 Tonight, our Northwood's adventure, Josh Peterson, shows us how Bemidji's annual fat bike rally continues to spark an interest in newcomers. Like many outdoor events, it all depends on the weather. And with the mild stretch of weather we had last week, conditions were just right for the 63 fat bike riders to hit the trails at Lake Bemidji State Park. We try not to make it super competitive, so everybody from a person doing it for the first time to really competitive fat bikers are going to have a good time here. It didn't matter if you were pedaling a bike or cheering on a rider along the trail. Every aspect of the rally has created a fun and energetic atmosphere, which is why so many riders come back year after year. It's just a good event and it feels good to get out and do something outside and it's usually pretty nice this weekend. And yeah, I did it the first year and I got fourth place, so I want to get a medal this year, so I keep coming back. For the winner of the fat bike 10K, this was his first time taking part in the rally. Despite the slushy conditions, he says it was a good race. Yeah, it definitely got quite a bit better, like I said, halfway through, but it was just a fun race. While the rally is open to both competitive and non-competitive riders, the real winner is the students who benefit from the event. Thanks to the rally, members of the new Trek North mountain bike team can continue to grow their sport. This event is extremely important to us because it helps get the money we need to pay for the bikes we use to fix bikes that get broken. We're very, very fortunate to have our leader, Jerry, who is also a bike mechanic who helps us out. But everything that the money helps us go towards, like, going to events. With the Northland Fat Bike Rally giving back to students, bikers of all ages will continue to rally and continue growing their sport. With this week's Northwoods Adventure in Bemidji, Josh Peterson, Lakeland News. Yeah, that event has been a great addition to the winter scene here in Bemidji. It has, and it has something to do in the winter time. I would enjoy it, right?