Tour de Fat Atlanta

New Belgium's support for cycling keeps growing in Atlanta. After last year's launch of their Clips of Faith Beer and Film Festival, New Belgium invited Atlanta Bicycle Coalition to be part of Atlanta's inaugural Tour de Fat, the biggest, most enjoyable traveling bike festival there is. Partnering with Sopo Bicycle Coop and IMBA-SORBA, this is a biking event through and through. The day kickd off in Historic Fourth Ward Park with the craziest bike parade Atlanta has ever seen, followed by a bike and beer festival. 

Now in its 13th season, Tour de Fat brings together passionate bike lovers for a day of two-wheeled revelry while raising money for local nonprofits. Tour de Fat is a thrilling rite of passage that includes an unparalleled
costumed bicycle parade, New Belgium beer, dazzling entertainment, local food, unusual bike contests and much more.

The pinnacle of Tour de Fat is the ceremonious car- for -bike trade. At each Tour de Fat, one person becomes the center of the show as he or she gets up on stage, hands over the car keys, and pledges to live one year car-free. Tour de Fat is now seeking volunteers
to accept the challenge. Each car-for-bike swapper will choose a local bike shop to help them turn their $2,250.00 budget into their ultimate car-replacement commuter bike. The cars will be auctioned by Vehicles for Charity, with proceeds to benefit local cycling organizations. Swappers are chosen after submitting an application that describes why they are willing to trade in their vehicle for a shiny new bicycle. To submit an entry, go to the New Belgium Tour de Fat Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com /TourDeFat), click on events and your city of choice, and upload your application video. Applications may also
be written and sent to: trademycarforabike@newbelgium.com.

Schedule of Events:
Registration:  9:00am
Parade:  10:00- 11:00am
Revival:  11:00am - 4:00pm