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.

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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.

Our Fat-bike.com take – https://fat-bike.com/2026/02/we-ride-fat-bikes-in-unity/

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

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