Tour De Fat, The Name Alone Got My Attention

August 23rd, 2007 categories: Community Events

This sounds like fun. Coming up this weekend in Boise is the Tour De Fat. I know it involves beer tasting and bike riding and that just has to lead to some fun. This festival is an attempt to increase awareness and participation in cycling as the sustainable transportation alternative.

I really think bicycles should be promoted more and should be part of Kuna’s developmental vision. In a small community like Kuna, we should be encouraged and able to ride bicycles safely to local events.

All the proceeds go to a great cause, Treasure Valley Cycling Alliance, a group that promotes cycling as a healthy, economical and practical way to travel and Southwest Idaho Mountain Biking Association, an organization that educates cyclists and helps build and maintain public trails.

I first saw this event’s information at Boise’s newwest blog. This is a wonderful site for all kinds of information pertaining to what’s happening in the West. According to the New West article, ”Tour De Fat is a one of a kind, must-see summer event.” Chris Winn, Tour De Fat’s coordinator promises, “People and bikes parade around decorated in outrageous costumes, great musicians take to the solar-powered stage, and fascinating performers entertain with creative antics, all while we raise money for local organizations that support the two-wheeled lifestyle.

The all-day party begins in Julia Davis Park, Saturday Aug 25^th,near the Rose Garden at 11 a.m. with the Cruiser Bike Parade. Throughout the day, entertainers will perform on the solar stage, including sword swallowers, fire eaters, chainsaw jugglers,1920’s European Cabaret, belly dancers, old world Yiddish theater, and more. For an entire lineup of acts check out the website Tour De Fat

See you there!