FORT COLLINS, Colo., Nov. 11 (UPI) -- The New Belgium Brewing Co. of Colorado said its Tour de Fat event in 13 U.S. cities raised $400,000 for bicycle-related charities.

The company said the Tour de Fat, which is named for the brewery's Fat Tire beer, stopped in 13 cities including San Diego, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Minneapolis and Nashville, and drew a total 69,550 people, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Friday.


The festival included live music, food, bicycle parades and car-for-bicycle swaps.

Organizers said the tour has raised more than $1.9 million for bicycle charities during its 12 years.