SALAMANCA, N.Y. — The Allegany State Park Environmental Education and Recreation Department and the Western New York Mountain Bike Association (WNYMBA) announced another year of fat-bike rides.

Fat bikes are mountain bikes with extra-large tires to handle mud, sand and even snow.

The 5- to 8-mile fun rides are for all levels and will last up to 2 hours, depending on the weather. Riders will roll through the Red House area of the park. If there is no snow, any bike is welcome.

Although pre- registration is not required, anyone interested in borrowing a bike should call (716) 379-6939 as availability is limited.

A Black Friday family bike ride will be held Nov. 24 for an evening ride along the Red House bike path. Meet at Camp Allegany at 6:15 p.m.; ride starts at 6:30. All children must be accompanied by an adult and wear a helmet. Fat bike not required, but bring a headlamp or bike light. No balance bikes or bikes with training wheels. Consider bringing a toy, an item for a child’s bicycle or a non-perishable food item to donate to local charities.

New Gear’s Eve Bike Ride begins at Camp Allegany at 6 p.m. Dec. 31; ride starts at 6:30.

Bring lights, wear warm and reflective gear and a helmet. A social will follow in the Mess Hall at Camp Allegany. Bring your own snacks.

For more info, call the Environmental Education Department at (716) 379-6939.

Next Level Mountain Biking will lead First Day Bike in the Red House area; meet at the Administration Building at 11 a.m. Jan. 1, 2024. Fat-tire bikes suggested. For more info, contact Kristian Reiber at nextlevelmountainbiking@gmail.com or (716) 785-2685.

Monthly fat bike rides are set for 6:45 p.m. (meet at 6:30) Friday evenings Jan. 19, Feb. 16 and March 15. Bring warm clothes, a helmet, a head light and a sense of adventure.

Check in will be at Camp Allegany in January and February and the Red House Administration Building on March 15.