Here it is, friends, your ultimate guide to the 2023 Tour de Fat.  We’re talking schedules (festival and bands), maps (route and venue), emergency update info, and weather forecasts. The forecast for is looking pretty good so if you were on the fence about attending, there’s still time to get a costume ready and your bike decorated.

BIKE PARADE

When:
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM- Saturday, August 26th.

Cost:
Free dollars

Where:
Start at City Park and loop Mountain Avenue

FESTIVITIES AT THE BREWERY

When:
11 AM – 7 PM Saturday, August 26th.

Cost:
Free dollars

Where:
New Belgium Brewing
500 Linden St., Fort Collins, CO

Schedule:
11:00 AM: Brewery doors open

1:00 PM: Welcome/Fashion Show

1:20 PM: YoYo Guy

1:50 PM: Chloe Somers

2:15 PM: Slow Ride

2:45 PM: Lady Denim

4:00 PM: Scot Nery

4:20 PM: Dance Contest/Finale

5:00 PM: Thee Sacred Souls

6:00 PM: Thank you and good night at the Main Stage

6:00 PM: Head up to the Voodoo Ranger Stage for Decker Rush

6:30 PM: Last call at the Liquid Center

7:00 PM: Time to head on home, or go visit one of the lovely downtown establishments

Additional Information

Get Emergency Alerts: 
Text: tourdefat to 888777

FAQ and other deets via New Belgium:
Tour de Fat Info page.

Current Forecast:
As of 12 pm Friday, the forecast for Saturday via The Weather Channel looks a lil like this:

Time Skys Temp Percent of Precip
7:00 AM Mostly Cloudy 58° 20%
8:00 AM Mostly Cloudy 59° 22%
9:00 AM Mostly Cloudy 61° 12%
10:00 AM Mostly Cloudy 63° 15%
11:00 AM Mostly Cloudy 65° 15%
12:00 PM Mostly Cloudy 68° 15%
1:00 PM Partly Cloudy 69° 15%
2:00 PM Partly Cloudy 71° 15%
3:00 PM Partly Cloudy 72° 15%
4:00 PM Partly Cloudy 73° 15%
5:00 PM Partly Cloudy 73° 10%
6:00 PM Partly Cloudy 72° 4%
7:00 PM Partly Cloudy 70° 4%
8:00 PM Partly Cloudy 68° 5%

 

Parade Route & Directions to New Belgium

Venue Map


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