Though it is only in its third year in Austin, the Tour de Fat has become a well antipated event in the cycling community. A one day celebration of all things bicycle and funeral for the car the festival has a great bike parade, music, a funky bike pit, and good food and brews with [...]
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Trade your car for a bike? New Belgium Brewery wants to put you into some great wheels
Tour de Fat organizers still looking for a luck soul to trade your car for an awesome bike (and a whole lot better life) One of the best parts of the Tour de Fat is the New Orleans style funeral service for the car at 1:30 PM after the parade. Seeing the old gas guzzling, [...]
Bike fest Tour De Fat scheduled for Saturday, October 17
The Tour de Fat, a one day festival celebrating the bike sponsored by New Belgium Brewery, has been scheduled to stop in Austin on Saturday, October 17 at Fiesta Gardens in East Austin. The entry is free and proceeds from beer sales benefit Austin Yellow Bike Project, Austin Cycling Association, and the Austin Ridge Riders [...]
A little inspirational video for commute challenge
Earlier today, Marcus posted a story about the Austin Commuter Challenge. Well, I came across this great video made by New Belgium Brewery, sponsors of the Tour De Fat among others, encouraging everyone to ride more and drive less. I’m ready to get out there and ride (as opposed to every other day!)
