New Belgium Bringing Tour de Fat to Minneapolis in July

To celebrate the 16th year of their signature event, Tour de Fat, New Belgium Brewing Company is bringing it to ten different cities in 2015, including Minneapolis on July 25th!

Tour de Fat began in Fort Collins, CO, as a way to increase awareness and participation in cycling as a sustainable form of transportation, according to NewBelgium.com.

After the first few years, Tour de Fat took on a life of it's own. It's now a rite of passage for cycle enthusiasts and anyone looking for a really good time:

Opening each show with a costumed bike parade through the host city, Tour de Fat celebrates the power of the bike by encouraging everyone to embrace their inner-cyclist and ride the streets as a rolling carnival of creativity. The festival also features a celebration of the inspirational car-for-bike swapper series in which brave souls hand over their car keys as a commitment to commute by bike.

To show how big this event has become, Tour de Fat even has its own Ten Commandments:

Put no means of transport before thy bike
Honor all other bikes. All bikes are good bikes, and all those who ride them are good people
May every generation come forth
Thou shall come as a participant not a spectator: It's a costumed celebration of human powered transportation
Thou shalt not bring booze; But enjoy the supplied malted adult refreshments responsibly
New Belgium shalt not profit: Our goal is to raise money for bicycle and environmental charities. On any other day, dressing like a freak and hanging out in the park with thine buddies might be reason for being called a Philanderer, but today thou ist a Philanthropist!
Remember the purpose, and bring not your pooches
Keep the day true with thy good juju: The ride is free, but we suggest a $5 donation to the good bike advocates who are putting it on for you
Thou shall rise early ... once we're full, we will handle overflow like a restaurant or bar: one in, one out
Thou shalt not steal thy neighbors' bike

Tour de Fat in Minneapolis will take place on Saturday, July 25th, at Loring Park. You can pre-register for the event HERE OR keep it tuned to 96-5 The Fox for details on how you could win V.I.P. passes absolutely free!

Oh, and did we mention there will be beer? During Tour de Fat, New Belgium will be serving Cocoa Molé, Fat Tire, Ranger, Skinny Dip, Slow Ride, and more!

For more details on Tour de Fat, visit New Belgium's official website HERE.