Tour de Fat is Back

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This weekend, one of Denver's most exciting annual events will "ride" back into town - the New Belgium Tour de Fat! The traveling cycling tour, which originated in Fort Collins, aims to foster a bike friendly mentality, both as a form of transportation and as a classic American rite of passage. The 2015 Tour de Fat will take place this Saturday, September 12 at City Park (along E. 17th Ave.), and involves a fun day of beer, bikes and live music!

If this is your first time attending a Tour de Fat, here is what you can expect. The day begins with a costumed bike parade through the city, which is scheduled to begin at 11 A.M. (10 A.M. if you would like to register and participate in the parade). Musical performances are interspersed throughout the day, and include Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds, In the Whale, Bud Bronson and the Good Timers, Eldren, and Wild High and the Jekylls. With all this music, you'll surely want to do a little dancing, so participate in the 1,000 Person Dance Contest, which is scheduled for 3:10 P.M. The winner of the contest will receive a New Belgium Cruiser.

The highlight of the Tour de Fat is the Car-for-Bike Trade, where individuals who would like to commit to cycling as a main method of transportation will hand over their car keys! If you would like to be a car for bike trader, you can apply on the Tour de Fat website.

This event is family-friendly! Aside from the previously mentioned activities, guests will also enjoy puppet comedy and the Marnie Sams Muffin Show children's show! The adults will enjoy an array of New Belgium beers, including Cocoa Mole, Slow Ride and Snapshot.

The trip for your home at The Amaranth over to City Park is just a 9-minute car trip, but since this is a cycling event, consider taking your bike! The ride is only 12 minutes! Our neighborhood has a bike score of 90 (out of 100), meaning that our area is a "biker's paradise"with excellent bike lanes!

Do any of our residents plan to bike to the Tour de Fat on Saturday? Let us know on The Amaranth's Facebook and Twitter pages!

Additional sources consulted:
Hey Reverb

Labor Day Weekend Guide

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As much as we love the Summer weather, the time has come to put away the white pants and sandals, and unpack the sweaters. Although Fall doesn't officially start until September 23, Labor Day weekend has come to signify Summer's send-off. If you are searching for some fun ways to end your Summer, these are some events and ideas in the Denver area this weekend!

Taste of Colorado | Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Head Downtown to Civic Center Park at some point this weekend for a Taste of Colorado! Throughout the weekend, more than 500,000 people will enjoy 50 restaurants, 275 vendors, and 6 stages in this end of the summer community celebration! Tomorrow the festivities last from 11:30 A.M. through 10 P.M., Saturday and Sunday from 10: 30 A.M. through 10 P.M., and Monday from 10:30 A.M. through 8 P.M. Civic Center park is only a 9-minute drive from The Amaranth, or about a 20-minute walk!

Colorado's State Fair | Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
It's the last weekend of Colorado's State Fair, which began on August 28, and is held in Pueblo. Events over the holiday weekend include America's Got Talent ventriloquist Terry Fator, LEGO sculptures, livestock shows, Demolition Derby, Los Lonely Boys and much more! Visit the fair website to view a complete schedule of events by day.

Colorado Rockies Game | Friday, Saturday, Sunday
The Colorado Rockies take on the World Champion San Francisco Giants at home at Coors Field! Enjoy one of America's favorite past times with friends and family over the weekend. Visit the official Rockies site for more ticket and promotional information.

Enjoy The Amaranth | Any Day
Maybe you would rather spend your long weekend at home at The Amaranth - and there's nothing wrong with that! Invite some friends over for a barbecue on the patio, talk a walk through Denver Botanic Gardens now that the Corpse Flower crowds are gone, do some yoga or go for a bike ride!

What are your holiday weekend plans? Are you staying in town or are you traveling to another city? Share your plans with us on The Amaranth' Facebook and Twitter pages! Enjoy your holiday weekend!

Additional sources consulted:
5280 Magazine
Denver.org