About this Event
Tour de Fat weekend starts at Bear’s! 🚲🎉
We’re kicking off one of Asheville’s favorite celebrations on two wheels with the Official Tour de Fat Pre-Party at Bear’s Smokehouse on Friday, October 2 starting at 6 PM!
Join Bear’s, New Belgium Brewing + Asheville on Bikes for an evening celebrating bikes, community and everything we love about Tour de Fat—with custom hats, a mini bike slow ride competition, the New Belgium Bike Giveaway, and a dance party with DJ Pride from 6-10 PM.
We’re also using the night to celebrate an incredible summer of riding together as the official season closeout for Bear’s Community Bike Rides with Asheville on Bikes. Whether you joined us every Wednesday, hopped in for a ride or two, or just love Asheville’s bike community, come raise a glass to a summer well ridden.
And there’s one pretty big piece of unfinished business... 🚲
We’ll announce the winner of our New Belgium bicycle raffle during the pre-party! Haven’t entered yet? There’s still time—attend any Bear’s Community Bike Ride on Wednesdays throughout September to get entered to win.
Friday, October 2, 2026
Pre-Party starts at 6 PM | DJ Pride 6-10 PM
📍 Bear’s Smokehouse Asheville
Ride together. Celebrate together. Then get ready for Tour de Fat Asheville. 🍻🚲🪩
Event venue & nearby stays
Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue, 135 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, United States
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