Fat Biking the Outer Banks, by Tom Helbig

Teamfoolery riders, Tom Helbig and Mike Crider, became the first individuals to fat bike the entire Outer Banks! We rode over 250 miles in 16 days on the beaches of the barrier islands from Shackleford Banks, N.C. to Sandbridge, VA. We island hopped four uninhabited islands using six ferry rides before riding the more populated areas of Hatteras Island and Virginia.

In 2017, Tom hiked the 1,400-mile Buckeye Trail in Ohio. During a talk with first and second graders on the trail, a student asked why he loves being outdoors.

Tom took a moment to think. He loves playing outside, having adventures, making new friends, caring for nature, and helping others. For kids, “playing outside” was enough, but adults often want more reasons.

This answer now serves as a pretty good bio. Tom believes in simple living. He’s lived in a van for seven years, a decision that gave him a lot of freedom.

His passion for adventure and bringing people together led him to start Tomfoolery Outdoors in 2014. They encourage people to play outside and do good things through events, education, community work, guided experiences, and charity. You can find Tomfoolery Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Tom hopes you can join him on trails, waves, bike rides, fishing trips, campfire stories, or dance nights. He wants to create fun experiences and lasting memories for everyone.