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Home » Tour de Fat

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Bikes, brews and a bear (kinda) highlight Tour De Fat 2018

by Rick Majewski July 2, 2018August 18, 2021

New Belgium’s annual fest benefitted West-Town Bikes.

Posted inBlogs

The Mellowest Bike Tour and more of the best bike-related events in Chicago

by Steve Heisler June 20, 2018August 18, 2021

Credit: Tomasz Zajda – stock.adobe.com Bike to Work Challenge The annual Bike to Work event now spans two weeks, rewarding commuters for putting down the Ventra card or the car keys and picking up a helmet and U-lock. Prizes will be awarded; more information can be found at bikecommuterchallenge.org. Through-Fri 6/29, kick-off rally (date to […]

Posted inBlogs

Tour de Fat, Wicker Park Fest, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Emily Wasielewski July 28, 2017August 18, 2021

Comedian Dwayne Kennedy, MMA fighter-turned-podcaster Brendan Schaub, and more happenings from 7/28-7/30.

Posted inBlogs

‘Gauguin: Artist as Alchemist’ at the Art Institute, Millennium Park Summer Film Series, and more things to do in Chicago this week

by Steve Heisler June 26, 2017August 18, 2021

White Mystery in Schubas’ Battle of the Bands, comedy from the Hodgetwins, and more happenings from June 26-29

Posted inArts & Culture

The best things to do in Chicago for July 2017

by Chicago Reader June 8, 2017August 18, 2021

The Chosen Few Picnic, Tour de Fat, and more of the month’s top events.

Posted inBlogs

Tour de Fat, Millennium Art Festival, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Sara Cohen July 8, 2016August 18, 2021

Roscoe Village Burger Fest, Millennium Art Festival, and more happenings from July 8-10.

Posted inArts & Culture

The best fairs and festivals in Chicago in summer 2016

by Reader staff May 14, 2015August 18, 2021

Ten fairs and festivals to make the most of your summer.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Sat 7/12: Great Bull Run, Tour de Fat, and Willie Nelson

by Kerry Cardoza July 12, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Saturday, July 12

Posted inBlogs

The Reader’s Agenda: Sat 7/21

by Drew Hunt July 21, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s on the Agenda for Saturday, July 21, 2012

Posted inBlogs

Trade your car for a bike

by Julia Thiel July 18, 2012August 19, 2021

New Belgium Brewing is looking for people who want to trade their car for a bike at the upcoming Tour de Fat festival

Guided by Voices
Posted inArts & Culture

The Reader Agenda

by Mara Shalhoup July 14, 2011August 19, 2021

GBV, Tour de Fat, a book signing, and beer, beer, beer

Taste of Chicago
Posted inArts & Culture

Summer Guide 2010: Fairs & Festivals

by Reader staff May 27, 2010August 19, 2021

Street fairs, art fairs, neighborhood fests, and much more

Posted inBlogs

7/11 — Tour de Fat

by Nicholas Teddy July 10, 2009August 19, 2021

The Tour de Fat festival brings free music and performances to Palmer Square Saturday

Posted inBlogs

Heads Up

by Julia Thiel June 18, 2008August 19, 2021

This week’s talks, tastings, and events.

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