Snow Angel Fat Bike Race 2023

I raced the Snow Angel Fat Bike Race at St. Ives for the second time in 2023. I participated in the inaugural event in 2022, and had so much fun I had to return. It's a wonderful event and proceeds providing food for local children in need. There were no shortage of fast riders in the Expert field with Matt Acker, Rob Richardson, Brent Lockhart, the RAD Team, and plenty of others. Already looking forward to next year!

[@brentlockhart9488]

Great footage Pat! Didn't even realize that was you right behind me at the start. Next time give me a push would ya! Lol

[@patrickhornacek8593]

If I had been so late getting to the start I would have had time to say hi and chat with you Brent. Bummed I never had a chance to chat with you or Rob after the race either. Next time!

[@williambob111]

Just wondering...how come you don't use an external battery so you can film for hours? They only weigh about 200g. I electrical tape mine to the down tube and can film for about 9 hours then. Super easy on and off, no muss with the frame paint. On my other bike, the battery goes in my top tube bag and the cord snake out a hole in the front of it.

[@patrickhornacek8593]

Funny you should mention that, as I had a setup ready for Iceman this past Fall, but ended up not using it because of all the rain and water. With my camera, I would have to leave the water proof cover open to connect a USB charge cable. Are you charging through the USB cable in this manner while filming as well?

[@williambob111]

@@patrickhornacek8593 Yes, it is plugged in and running/charging off the external. I have 2 hero 5's that I use that way. Just got an insta 360 x3 that im gonna do the same but im helmet mounting that cam, the usb will sit in my back jersey pocket.

[@patrickhornacek8593]

@@williambob111 that's good to know. Do you run it that way in rain and wet conditions, or just in dry conditions? Also, do you leave the battery door in place, and hanging loose, or do you remove it completely? Thanks!

[@williambob111]

@@patrickhornacek8593 I removed the doors and yea, I run it in any condition. Wish I'd had the X3 for iceman although that was super muddy.

[@BIIIKES]

Super fun race! Great footage, too!

[@patrickhornacek8593]

Thanks!