2014 TOUR de FAT Calendar.

[user 135]

It looks like they cut a couple of locations this year.

2014 Tour de Fat dates and locations

Washington, D.C., Yards Park — May 31
Durham, NC, Diamond View Park — June 21
Chicago, IL, Palmer Square — July 12
Twin Cities, MN, Loring Park — July 26
Boise, ID, Ann Morrison Park — Aug. 16
Fort Collins, Colo., Civic Center Park Area — Aug. 30
Denver, Colo., City Park — Sept. 6
San Francisco, Calif., Lindley Meadow in Golden Gate Park — Sept. 13
San Diego, Calif., Golden Hill Park — Sept. 27
Tempe, Ariz., Tempe Beach Park — Oct. 4

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[The Renaissance Man]

Bummer, Atlanta's not on the list this year.

 

[aka_locojoe]

Was hoping to get to the one in Nashville. Wish they would add some new towns when they drop them.

 

[user 135]

Here are the results which may factor into the decision. I bet one of the biggest deciders of where they go is the local cycling organizations. It takes alot of volunteers to put this on.

Atlanta, GA – May 11

• Total Funds Raised: $15,415 (up $9,185 from 2012)
• Attendees: 2,500 (up 1,500 from 2012)
• Parade Attendance: 300 (up 100 from 2012)
• Waste Diversion Rate: 85%

Washington DC – June 1

• Total Funds Raised: $35,583 (up $14,673 from 2012)
• Attendees: 4,500 (up 2,000 from 2012)
• Parade Attendance: 500 (up 187 from 2012)
• Waste Diversion Rate: 85%

Durham, NC – June 15

• Total Funds Raised: $20,009 (up $3,966 from 2012)
• Attendees: 3,000 (up 800 from 2012)
• Parade Attendance: 1,000 (up 250 from 2012)
• Waste Diversion Rate: 87%

Nashville, TN – June 22

• Total Funds Raised: $34,687 (up $16,008 from 2012)
• Attendees: 5,000 (up 2,750 from 2012)
• Parade Attendance: 1,500 (up 750 from 2012)
• Waste Diversion Rate: 85%

Chicago, IL – July 13

• Total Funds Raised: $40,476 (up $13,940 from 2012)
• Attendees: 8,000 (up 3,500 from 2012)
• Parade Attendance: 1,100 (up 350 from 2012)
• Waste Diversion Rate: 84%

Minneapolis, MN – July 27

• Total Funds Raised: $23,658 (up $3,905 from 2012)
• Attendees: 3,000
• Parade Attendance: 800
• Waste Diversion Rate: 92%

Boise, ID – August 17

• Total Funds Raised: $55,019 (up $5,344 from 2012)
• Attendees: 7,500 (up 1,000 from 2012)
• Parade Attendance: 6,000 (up 1,000 from 2012)
• Waste Diversion Rate: 75%

Ft. Collins, CO – August 31 – Most Money Raised and Largest Attendance

• Total Funds Raised: $90,000 (up $10,943 from 2012)
• Attendees: 25,000 (up 4,000 from 2012)
• Parade Attendance: 25,000 (up 4,000 from 2012)
• Waste Diversion Rate: 80%

Denver, CO – September 7

• Total Funds Raised: $77,017 (up $5,563 from 2012)
• Attendees: 15,000 (up 4,000 from 2012)
• Parade Attendance: 11,000 (up 1,000 from 2012)
• Waste Diversion Rate: 86%

San Francisco, CA – September 21

• Total Funds Raised: $16,574
• Attendees: 3,000
• Parade Attendance: 159
• Waste Diversion Rate: 85%

San Diego, CA – September 28

• Total Funds Raised: $41,486 (up $11,152 from 2012)
• Attendees: 6,000 (up 2,500 from 2012)
• Parade Attendance: 2,000 (up 900 from 2012)
• Waste Diversion Rate: 87%

Tempe, AZ – October 5

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• Total Funds Raised: $86,000
  
• Attendees: 15,000 (up 5,000 from 2012)
  
• Parade Attendance: 8,000 (up 3,000 from 2012)
  
• Waste Diversion Rate: 87%

 

[yoothgeye]

I just need to put Durham, NC on my calendar this year and go, plan everything else around it, especially if it could eventually be cut, I'd hate to say "I'll just go in 2015" and then they cancel Durham (less than 2 hours away) or worse yet, just stop doing the tour.

Anyone want to ride with me in Durham?

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I just need to put Durham, NC on my calendar this year and go, plan everything else around it, especially if it could eventually be cut, I'd hate to say "I'll just go in 2015" and then they cancel Durham (less than 2 hours away) or worse yet, just stop doing the tour.

Anyone want to ride with me in Durham?

It looks like it would be a good place to ride one of your freak bikes and wear that elf blanket!

 

[yoothgeye]

Oh, I'd definitely ride a tall bike. I just hate that I've passed it up for the past 2 years.

 

[yoothgeye]

Looks like the Nashville event doubled in size, and at just a quick glance, statistically grew more than any other single location in a one year period.....
And from what I could tell, had an abundance of local volunteers.....

Just thinking of other factors, maybe they lost their venue or maybe the city didn't like the event, maybe complaints? I'm not saying the event it bad, but you know, it only takes one person complaining sometimes to bring something down... even something good.

 

[Ichoptop]

2 within 50 miles of my house....I will remember that when picking my beverage.

 

[Onewheelsqueel]

Hmm maybe I can make it this year.

 

[user 135]

Just thinking of other factors, maybe they lost their venue or maybe the city didn't like the event, maybe complaints? I'm not saying the event it bad, but you know, it only takes one person complaining sometimes to bring something down... even something good.

Boise almost lost their parade which means loosing Tour de Fat. They could not come up with a good parade route. Thankfully that has been solved.

 

[yoothgeye]

That's interesting, it must be hard for ANY large city to make a decent parade route that will not impede the public for too long. If that's all it would take to lose the event, then I could understand that.

 

[yoothgeye]

Hopefully it is something that can be resolved for next year.

 

[Ichoptop]

In all honesty last years route through Denver was terrible. If it is the same route this coming year I may not eve go though it is 10 minutes from the house.

If anyone wants to see how it is suppose to be done then you have to hit Ft. Collins, home of the brewery. The entire town shuts down and lines the streets. The ride alone takes 2 hours just because of the mass of those attending. It is truly an incredible sight.

Shots from last year.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

What is it about these kinds of events that makes so many guys want to dress in drag? Must be all of the hormones in processed chicken.

 

[GTR]

Another issue could be naming rights/sponsorship. As we all know that seems to be the latest trend in advertising. Here in Dallas and surrounding areas, many of the spots big enough to pull off an event of this size are sponsored, or sold naming rights. As a result they aren't going the lease the space to a direct competitor, or just don't want to be tied to a beer company. Either way it is disappointing fact of life in this 21st century.

 

[Fahrrad]

This is the reason I have not had a New Belgium beverage in over a year, they stopped doing Austin. That is obviously their right, but I exercise my right with my wallet.

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

I'm definitely interested in going. It'll be my first one.

 

[Onewheelsqueel]

I look forward to it Chips. It'll be my first. Here's to hope'n nothing comes up on that day, it's still 8 months away.

 

[Onewheelsqueel]

So is this a adult only event?