# Event Details - **Event Name**: Tour de Fat Official Pre-Party + Bear’s Community Ride Season Closeout - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Official Tour de Fat Pre-Party at Bear’s! Bikes, custom hats, slow ride competition, New Belgium bike giveaway & DJ Pride 8–11 PM.About this EventTour 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 8–11 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, 2026Pre-Party starts at 6 PM | DJ Pride 8–11 PM📍 Bear’s Smokehouse AshevilleRide together. Celebrate together. Then get ready for Tour de Fat Asheville. 🍻🚲🪩 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/asheville/tour-de-fat-official-pre-party-bears-community-ride-season-closeout/100001999125148133 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Contests, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Asheville - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue - **lat**: 35.5898923 - **long**: -82.5552513 - **full address**: Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue, 135 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Tour de Fat Official Pre-Party + Bear’s Community Ride Season Closeout - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/42c93aef76527bd1c28886828a984ec1fcbad98480d102cfdf9900a076ab5054-rimg-w1200-h675-dce81828-gmir.jpg?v=1788018329 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Tour de Fat Official Pre-Party + Bear s Community Ride Season Closeout being held? - **A:** Tour de Fat Official Pre-Party + Bear s Community Ride Season Closeout takes place on Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue, 135 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Tour de Fat Official Pre-Party + Bear s Community Ride Season Closeout? - **A:** Tour de Fat Official Pre-Party + Bear s Community Ride Season Closeout is organized by Bear's Smokehouse BBQ - AVL. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Tour de Fat Official Pre-Party + Bear s Community Ride Season Closeout is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Asheville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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