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There was nothing"mini" about it....
Sat, 07/18/2009 - 9:12pm — mbussmannLook, I know I already used the "mini" joke the other day, but I thought it was so uproarious I choose (consciously) to use it again. But instead of pointing out which joke is "lame", or "overused" lets talk about today's festivities. They were super. The first (of many, I foresee) Minneapolis Tour de Fat was real great. The crowd was all about it and everyone had a great time. We (you mostly) raised almost 12,000 bucks for some of your local cycling organizations just by coming to the park (ing lot) and hanging out...Read more
Trade my car for a bike: Minneapolis
Fri, 07/17/2009 - 10:23am — swellbow
I am an Minneapolis artist working with the city parks. I have been contemplating the move to a scooter or bike commute for a few years now and think I could be convinced onto a beautiful new bike! I have been leaning on the excuse of my job, my daughter and my husband's job.
MY JOBRead more
Mini-apolis, Mega-fun
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 12:01pm — mbussmann
HOLY COW!!!!!!!!!
Tue, 07/14/2009 - 9:09am — mbussmannWell if two words could describe my feelings right now they would be "holy" and "cow"! That show (The Windy Cities Tour de Fat, of course) was amazing. The set up went smooth on Friday (almost as if we had done it before), and then Saturday was off the chain. Read more
Chicago kicks off Tour de Fat real nice
Mon, 07/13/2009 - 2:48pm — melWe couldn’t have asked for a better start to the 2009 season. 
The weather was perfect, the Tour de Fat carnies were a well-oiled machine, and Chicagoans came out in force.
Last year we had 1500 people come out and raise $12,000 for West Town Bikes. This year, we had 3,000 people, raising more than $20,000 (we're still counting)! Waste diversion also went from 82% diverted from the landfill to 91%.
And Paul bid farewell to his Subaru in exchange for the far superior Black Sheep commuter bike.Read more
2008 Water Data
Thu, 07/09/2009 - 3:35pm — jvervierWe're happy to report a reduction in our water use ratio during 2008. Down to 3.8 barrels of water for every barrel of beer we make.
The Midwestern World is my oyster, watch me crack it.
Wed, 07/08/2009 - 11:33am — mbussmannHoly smokes, so much fun stuff has happened since last we spoke (figuratively, of course). Lets see, there was the Fourth of July...which was real cool. I went with some friends and loved ones to party where the rain couldn't stop the great cruiser bike racing. It was bracket style, it was fun. I lost in the finals last year, so I really wanted a win in the '09 (I have been training my face off), but alas, I lost in the early heats, the competition was real fierce, not to mention bar-b-que and blue paddle make for lousy teammates. We then said ouRead more
Chicago here we come (oh, and Minneapolis too).
Sun, 07/05/2009 - 8:21am — mbussmannSo this is the moment (morning) of truth. The trucks are loaded with fun:
and we are heading to Illinois, get ready. And after Illinois we are going to Minnesota where they say "eh" and have a really good time. I hope you folks are ready, because we are and things are going to get loose.
I love you all, and till next time (which, from where I stand looks really close),
_JUICEBOX
I want to trade my car for a bike in Chicago! by Steven
Tue, 06/30/2009 - 12:03pm — swellbowDear New Belgians:
I write you today to describe the tattered relationship I share with my 1995 Dodge Avenger, a vehicle I wish to trade for your most excellent bicycle. My vehicle and I have grown apart and your offer of a bike in exchange for it is the trigger I've been seeking to leave her.Read more
I want to trade my car for a bike in Chicago! by Paul
Tue, 06/30/2009 - 12:10pm — swellbowPaul R. says "I'm ready to lead a car-free lifestyle in Chicago and trade my car for New Belgium's cool custom commuter bike."
Check out his video on our Chicago Tour de Fat page on Facebook.
