25th Fat Tire Tour of Milwaukee: A Recap
I have a strong feeling that the Fat Tire Tour of Milwaukee (FTTM) is something that you just have to be there for.
The legendary bike ride pub crawl “through the underbelly of Milwaukee” celebrated 25 years this year.
By all accounts, it sounded epic.
It started and ended at Benno’s Bar with Belgian beers. Organizer Pee Oui Roubaix (his Nom de Beer) reports they are now “obligated to drink them, so let me know when you can lend a hand. They’ve got the wicked Kwak and Ename. Nectar of the Gods and Goddesses”
It took all day to cover rough 25 miles. That’s how long it took due to mid- bike ride games including Beer Barrel Bump, Infinity Spiral and tattoo judging. Not sure if this was a game, but there was also beer drinking from a water fountain. And then there was this.
If you missed it, not to worry. The organizers are planning another similar ride for Saturday, September 12 called the Milwaukee Steel is Real Ride. Reportedly, to qualify for the ride you have to pass under a magnet proving your frame is truly made of steel. It will start and end at Milwaukee’s bike friendly Cafe Hollander.
