Earlier this week, the 2012 Tour de Fat dates were released. Organized by sustainability heroes New Belgium Brewing, the Tour is a celebration of bicyclists. Here are this week’s Five Friday Facts based on the 2011 and upcoming 2012 festival.
- In 2011, Tour de Fat traveled to 13 cities, attracting a total of 69,550 festival attendees and 41,150 parade cyclists.
- In addition, the festival raised $331,428 and boasted an impressive 90 percent diversion of waste from landfills.
- 13 cities took part in the 2011 festival, with 2 more (Atlanta and Washington, DC) being added this year.
- One winner from each city will trade in their cars keys for a $2,250 stipend to build a custom bike. The car will then be auctioned off by Vehicles for Charity, with proceeds to benefit local cycling organizations.
- The Tour de Fat celebrates its 13 year of merriment in 2012.
Image source: Metropolitan Museum of Art
