Met my cousin & his family for Tour de Fat in Ft. Collins on Saturday. Kind of a tradition over the years for us but skipped the last 2 when they changed their format. Glad they're back to their old ways(for the most part)!
They got that wacky 3 wheeler a few years ago from a friend a few days before a Tour de Fat, which was it's maiden voyage. Had original tires and my cousin is a pretty big guy. I was concerned about the tires holding up. Made it to the parade fine but 2 blocks into the parade, one of the tires exploded!! He got to sit on the side and watch the rest of the day.
Was good to see some fresh rubber on it and it made the whole ride this time!!
It needs an overhaul one day. When they got home they were going to take it for a spin around the hood before hanging up. They made it about 200' and one of the hubs seized.
Which is fine. We need to get together to give it an overhaul and we have some ideas to add some coolness.
@Balloonoob came along to enjoy the lunacy too!
He was the one that brought the ride back to thought, as it was out of mind the past couple years. If he hadn't brought it up, we would have missed it this year. Thanks Nate!! My sincere apologies to your wife for keeping you out so late.
When I get on a bike, it's hard for me to stop.....
Start of parade.
Along the parade.
Then some after party at New Belgium Brewing. Didn't see all of it. Too hot!!
Had a couple beers, bratwurst. Lots of water!!
Saw Yo Yo Man battle a giant squid and save humanity!
Then met up with Blu and a couple others from the Old Bikes Club for a ride west along the Poudre River bike path.
Photobomb by Nate.
As we were headed back, this crossing made me think there's a large population of tall bikes in Ft. Collins. (Notice button up high to activate crossing.)
Left home at 8:07am and got home at 9:00pm. A great day of bicycling fun!
