For some of us, Tour de Fat is like Christmas. It's an event we look forward to all year long, a day to gather with friends and family, a day of traditions and a day of celebration. A great deal of planning goes into Tour de Fat for some - building special trinket bicycles, making and finding a costume.
I am lucky enough to attend Tour de Fat each year at the 'Mothership' AKA New Belgium Brewery in Fort Collins, CO. The day begins at New Belgium Brewery as the crowds gather for the bike parade. Entertainment is ready at hand to occupy the particpants for about 30 minutes leading up to the start of the parade, though people watching would be enough to keep most busy during this time! Once started, the thousands of participants ride through the streets of FOCO, a day when there are more bikes on the road than cars!
After a few miles, the parade ends back at the brewery, where the celebration and fundraising begins. Beer tents and food vendors are set up for late morning and early afternoon. Live music, games and silly bicycles are set up to keep everyone busy. This year I had a wonderful time with many good friends and I can't wait for next year.
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