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Originally Posted by 19Yzerman19
First of all, fat bikes are a relatively recent phenomenon that could catch on or could be a fad. I know I have no particular desire to bike around in the snow in -15 weather. The Fish Creek park being outdoor is fine, but when it's feasible to ride outside, there are tons of other options. I guess my point is if you did an indoor facility, it would be literally the only option for a large group of people who participate in this sport. That has to be an attractive proposition.
As for keeping the building running, what needs doing? You need light, you need heat, and I guess you probably have some sort of food and beverage dispensary so there may or may not be those facilities. Other than that, maintenance seems minimal - repairs to wooden features aren't the toughest thing ever. I bet you'd get a lot of staff hours for free from enthusiasts and bike clubs.
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They have been around since the 1980s. The first mass produced fatbike, the Pugsley, has been around since 2005 and demand has increased year after year ever since. Now every major bike manufacturer such as Trek, Kona, Specialized, Norco, Surly, Salsa have a fatbike out. They are a fad in the same way that disc breaks, 29ers, or single speeds once were.