Grab your cruiser bike and slip into your alter-ego - New Belgiums philanthropic cycling circus, Tour de Fat, is hitting the road for its sixth season! The roadshow series makes its stop in Durango on Saturday, September 16, 2006. The Tour will hit an additional ten cities slated across the West throughout the summer while the entire crew travels on B100 biodiesel fuel.
The Tour de Fat brings together bike enthusiasts and bon vivants of every stripe in an all-out ballyhoo of bikes and beer. Costumes and decorated bikes are the rule as the participants come for a bike parade, good music and entertainment, then stay for the beer.
Amid the hoopla, Tour de Fat also raises money for local charities. It's free to come and play, but if you buy a shirt or beer, all proceeds will go to the San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA). SJMA is a non-profit organization created in 1989 to promote responsible care of natural and cultural resources through education and hands-on involvement. They provide educational programs, publications, interpretive services and volunteer programs/projects.
The money raised by Tour de Fat supports the continued work we do in southwest Colorado and allows us greater opportunity to expand our outreach and strengthen our programs, said Gabi Morey, Director of Education and Outreach of SJMA. We want our community and visitors alike to experience and enjoy our natural surroundings and walk away with a greater respect and reverence for our lands and the environment.
Last year, the Durango Tour de Fat attracted more than 1,500 Fat Tire Fanatics and FUNdraised $ 5,000 for the San Juan Mountains Association. In addition, the Fort Lewis Environmental Center helped the Tour divert more than 85% of the total trash from the landfills and also raised $ 500.
Tour de Fat is a hair-raising, high-flying, death-defying show of incredible bike silliness and skill, said Chris Winn, Event Evangelist. You come out to the park, hang out with your friends, ride bikes and drink a little beer. At the end of the day, youve done your community some good just by having fun.
What: Tour de Fat
When: Saturday, September 16
Where: 12th and Main
Time: 11:00 a.m. Cruiser Bike Parade; 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Bands and Beer
Bring: Your bike, the wildest costume you can put together, a smile and your happiest attitude ever!
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