Cycling Circus 'Tour De Fat' Rolls into Its Hometown of Fort Collins: New Belgium Brewing Hits the Road with its Annual Ballyhoo of Bikes and Beer

Fort Collins, CO (PRWEB) September 19, 2006

Grab your cruiser bike and slip into your alter-ego -- New Belgiums philanthropic cycling circus, Tour de Fat, has hit the road for its seventh season! So get ready -- the roadshow series swings by home base of Fort Collins on Saturday, September 23, 2006. The Tour also hits an additional ten cities across the West while the entire crew travels on B100 biodiesel fuel.

The Tour de Fat brings together bike enthusiasts and bon vivants of every stripe in an all-out ballyhoo of bikes and beer. Costumes and decorated bikes are the rule as the participants come for a bike parade, good music and entertainment, then stay for the beer.

Amid the hoopla, Tour de Fat also raises money for local charities. It's free to come and play, but if you buy beer, all proceeds will go to Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol. Participants in the bike parade are encouraged to donate $ 5 to Bike Fort Collins.

Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol (DPMBP) is an all-volunteer non-profit organization whose goal is to promote responsible mountain biking and IMBA's (International Mountain Bicycling Association) Rules of the Trail. Last years profits were instrumental in funding training for new patrollers, educational outreach to the community, trail work, and preparation for National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, taking place on October 7 in Lory State Park (http://www.imba.com/resources/kids/). Bike Fort Collins is a local organization whose mission is to foster a bicycle-friendly culture and transportation system in Fort Collins through education and encouragement.

We wouldnt be able to exist and do all of the wonderful things we are doing without the support of New Belgium and the Tour de Fat, said Barb Allan, Director of Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol. We are truly lucky to work with them and look forward to another successful, eventful year.

Last year, the Fort Collins Tour de Fat attracted more than 1,200 Fat Tire Fanatics in the bike ride alone, the biggest parade in Tour de Fats history. The Tour FUNdraised $ 16,000 for Diamond Peaks Bike Patrol. In addition, Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living helped the Tour divert more than 75% of the total trash from the landfills.

Tour de Fat is a hair-raising, high-flying, death-defying show of incredible bike silliness and skill, said Chris Winn, Event Evangelist. You come out to the park, hang out with your friends, ride bikes and drink a little beer. At the end of the day, youve done your community some good just by having fun.

What: Tour de Fat

When: Saturday, September 23

Where: The Mothership also known as New Belgium Brewing

Time: 11:00 a.m. Cruiser Bike Parade; 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Bands and Beer

Bring: Your bike, the wildest costume you can put together, a smile and your happiest attitude ever!

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Cycling Circus Tour De Fat Rolls Into Flagstaff: New Belgium Brewing Hits the Road With its Annual Ballyhoo of Bikes and Beer

Fort Collins, Colorado (PRWEB) September 21, 2006 -

Grab your cruiser bike and slip into your alter-ego - New Belgiums philanthropic cycling circus, Tour de Fat, has hit the road for its seventh season. The roadshow series makes its stop in Flagstaff on Saturday, September 30, 2006. The Tour hits an additional ten cities across the West while the entire crew travels on B100 biodiesel fuel.

The Tour de Fat brings together bike enthusiasts and bon vivants of every stripe in an all-out ballyhoo of bikes and beer. Costumes and decorated bikes are the rule as the participants come for a bike parade, good music and entertainment, then stay for the beer.

Amid the hoopla, Tour de Fat also raises money for local charities. It's free to come and play, but if you buy a shirt or beer, all proceeds will go to Flagstaff Biking and Northern Arizona Pride Association. Flagstaff Biking is a group of cyclists who came together to advocate for bicycling as a means of transportation and recreation in the Flagstaff area. The organization now has over 2,700 registered supporters who are pushing Flagstaff to become the most bike-friendly city in America. Northern Arizona Pride Association (NAPA) is the regions premiere gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender organization.

Over 35% of our income is based on Tour de Fat and it has enabled us to do so much for our community, said Melissa Grimes of Flagstaff Biking. We have used the proceeds for a variety of things, such as promoting biking to work, planning bike trips for at-risk youth and trail-building. We are so pleased to be involved in a fun event that delivers such success stories.

Last year, more than 500 Fat Tire Fanatics rode their decorated bikes through downtown Flagstaff and FUNdraised $ 23,000 for Flagstaff Biking and NAPA. In addition, the Tour diverted more than 60% of the total trash from the landfills.

Tour de Fat is a hair-raising, high-flying, death-defying show of incredible bike silliness and skill, said Chris Winn, Event Evangelist. You come out to the park, hang out with your friends, ride bikes and drink a little beer. At the end of the day, youve done your community some good just by having fun.

What: Tour de Fat

When: Saturday, September 30

Where: Wheeler Park

Time: 11:00 a.m. Cruiser Bike Parade; 12 to 6 p.m. Bands and Beer

Bring: Your bike, the wildest costume you can put together, a smile and your happiest attitude ever.

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Al Borde Conjures the Living And the Dead at Its 7th Annual Day of the Dead Festival

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

Now in its seventh season, the Al Borde Day of the Dead Music and Art Festival greeted over 700 attendees with music, food, art and dance. The free community event was presented by the Latin Alternative media outlet and Ford of Southern California Dealerships, and took place at El Gallo Plaza, a former mortuary turned coffee shop that sits on East Los Angeles historic Cesar Chavez Avenue.

Community locals, musicians, photographers, and art enthusiasts were predominant among the crowd who were driven to Al Bordes event, highly anticipating the featured live performance by Venezuelan DJ/Producer Mr. Pauer and Mexico Citys El Conjunto Nueva Ola (ECNO). Mr. Pauer and ECNO are music innovators who have been face-lifting traditional Latin rhythms by fusing them with the beats of electronica and rock & roll.

The event also presented its traditional Day of the Dead-themed altar and art contest, which encourages and supports local artists by providing a platform for them to showcase their work. It was a great experience to see young and old, Latinos and non-Latinos come together to celebrate this wonderful tradition and our culture, stated Jaime Lara, winner of the events altar contest who was awarded a $ 100 gift card. Supporting sponsor Wells Fargo also joined the effort by awarding Central Valley High School's art program with a monetary contribution.

Aside from celebrating with art and dance, entire families that attended the event were also stimulated with numerous interactive stations including a childrens coloring contest and photo booth area presented by Wells Fargo, a phone display where attendees tested the latest mobile releases from Verizon Wireless, and a car demonstration from Ford of Southern California Dealerships, where attendees were able to sit-in on a displayed Ford Fiesta.

The presenting sponsors of Al Borde's cultural celebration were Ford of Southern California Dealerships and parent company

Personal Injury Law Firm Scartelli, Distasio & Kowalski, P.C. Participates in the 20th Annual Northeastern Pennsylvania Susan G. Komen Race

Scranton, PA (Vocus) September 22, 2010

On September 11, 2010, members of the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pa., personal injury law firm Scartelli, Distasio & Kowalski, P.C. participated in and raised funds for the 20th Annual Susan G. Komen Northeastern Pennsylvania Race for the Cure

4th Annual Sedona Conference Institute Program on Getting Ahead of the eDiscovery Curve to be Held March 25-26 in Philadelphia

Sedona, AZ (PRWEB) January 4, 2010

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Strong Truck Rental and Leasing Market Driving Strong Turnout at NationaLease 67th Annual Meeting

Oakbrook Terrace, IL (PRWEB) September 15, 2011

A strong rental market and robust contract maintenance and full service leasing activity are driving high registration levels for the NationaLease 67th Annual Meeting, Sept. 18-19 in San Francisco.

When the commercial truck rental market is strong, its nearly always a valid economic indicator that the economy is on the upswing. High rental rates lead to increased interest in full-service truck leasing, noted Gene Scoggins, President, NationaLease, one of the largest full-service truck leasing organizations in North America. We think thats whats behind the substantial turnout were expecting at our Annual Meeting.

The gathering of leaders of 175 independently owned full service truck leasing companies, as well as industry experts, and representatives of the largest providers of transportation products and services in the world, takes place at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco.

Keynote speaker at the event is technology entrepreneur Scott Klososky, former CEO of three very successful startup companies. He has served as consultant to Fortune 500 companies such as Cisco, Newell Rubbermaid, Lockheed Martin and eBay. Also addressing the group is Bob Costello, Chief Economist and Vice President for the American Trucking Associations. A favorite with the national business media, Costello will give an up-to-date outlook on economic issues facing the trucking industry.

Other topics to be covered at the Annual Meeting include a remarketing outlook, a report on CNG and LNG fueled vehicles, and the top trucking issues of the day.

The agenda also comprises an industry panel and breakout sessions on the topics of driver recruitment and the future of the NationaLease organization. A trade and technology show is part of every NationaLease Annual Meeting.

For information about registering for the event, go to the NationaLease Website or contact Kate Barnes at 856-382-4701 or at kbarnes(at)nationalease(dot)com.

About NationaLease

NationaLease is one of the largest full service truck leasing organizations in North America, with more than 600 services locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, a combined customer fleet of 125,000 tractors, trucks, and trailers, and annual revenue in excess of $ 4 billion. The company provides comprehensive services for private fleets and transportation service providers and comprises 175 independent businesses employing 22,000 people. Member companies boast a customer retention rate in excess of 98%. http://www.nationalease.com.

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