Tour de Fat is a cycling festival that raises money for local nonprofits while spreading the good word about the bicycle, with entertainment throughout the day. New Belgium has a passion for sustainability and hosts the event to encourage cycling, recycling and philanthropy. The event includes a costumed bike parade and the Car-for-Bike trade program, where a volunteer in each city trades in his or her car for a bike. We're still looking for a swapper to represent L.A.! The money raised at the L.A. stop will benefit C.I.C.L.E., Bicycle Kitchen and Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. Last year the stop raised nearly $16,000, thanks to about 2,500 people who attended.
Date:
Saturday, September 15
Parade Registration:
10:00 a.m.
Ride Times:
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Entertainment:
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location:
L.A. State Historic Park
Benefitting:
C.I.C.L.E. – http://www.cicle.org
Bicycle Kitchen – http://www.bicyclekitchen.com
Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition – http://la-bike.org
Sustainability Support By:
Sustain LA – http://www.sustainla.com/
Performances By:
Los Amigos Invisibles – http://beta.amigosinvisibles.
Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds – http://www.sistersparrow.com/
Yo-Yo People – http://www.yoyoshow.com
Sssnakenstein – http://www.snakenstein.com
Price:
Admission – Free
Parade – Suggested donation of $5 or more
Beer – $5 for a 16 oz. pour
