Mountain bike race duo win video award

Fat Tire Massive’s Hans Hirschi and James Holloway have won the Bermuda Department of Tourism’s Quarterly Video competition.

The duo, race organizers for the growing – and recently concluded - Bicycle Works mountain bike race series, won the award for their video featuring breathtaking views of the island’s parks from the perspective of the rider.

The footage showcases biking and walking trails, highlighting Ferry Reach, Admiralty House, Heydon Trust Estate, Hog Bay Park, Scaur Hill Fort and Park and the Arboretum.

Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell said in a press release: “Fat Tire Massive have created a video which shows a unique, fun and innovative look at the parks in Bermuda that many people would not see unless they visit.

“The video captures the best of Bermuda’s open spaces and parks.  This video is a great incentive for visitors to enjoy not only our famous beaches but also our beautiful parks.”

Hans Hirschi and James Holloway jointly said: “Fat Tire Massive is a group of people who enjoy mountain bike riding.  We ride for the fun of the sport.  Many of the riders have lived in Bermuda all their life but have never before seen some of these parks. 

“We appreciate the opportunity to share the beauty of the island and promote mountain biking in Bermuda. Our mission is to use the available trails and work to maintain the beauty of the trails.”

Fat Tire Massive has been working with WEDCO and the Department of Parks to open Lagoon Park for riders.

Fat Tire Massive’s Bicycle Work series is held annually between January through March. For more information regarding Fat Tire Massive please contact www.fattiremassive.com

To watch their award-winning video use the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U_93XhyCgs