By Avery
Baker
MUFREESBORO,
Tenn.— The first Annual “Boro Fondo” bicycle tour showcased local music and the
arts from April 19-20 throughout town as cyclists stopped at various block
parties to enjoy the spring weather and socialize.
“Boro Fondo”,
formerly known as “Tour de Fun”, attracted more than a thousand Middle
Tennessee State University students and local residents to various locations
such as the Rutherford County Courthouse and Harrison Avenue for a
two-day-shindig packed with good spirits. A pre-ride party took place Friday
night in the Square across several locations, including Aura Lounge, 3 Brothers
Brew-house and Deli, Main Street Live, and the recently opened Little Shop Of
Records.
The ride began at
10 a.m. Saturday at Smoopy’s Vintage Bicycles and finished in the Square at 9
p.m. Saturday’s events included cycling to block parties with sets by 21 local
bands, stand-up-comedy, poetry, and give-away raffles at each of the four
rendezvous points on the bike route. The excitement was palpable as friends new
and old rode across town enjoying the sights and sounds of the local community.
Smoopy’s, a
sponsor of “Boro Fondo”, donated a colorful $700 fixed-gear-bike for the raffle
along with several tee shirts and original artwork.
“We were excited to donate the fixie bike for
the Fondo,” said Smoopy’s bike tech Patrick Lee. “It’s always cool to be
involved with the biking events here in town, especially when they support the
arts. We’re just grateful that there is such a great community for cycling here
and that we get to help them out.”'
“I’m really happy
with what we did this weekend," said Fondo founder Eric Detorres. “The
city was really cooperative in helping us out whether it was providing police
to block an intersection or just getting the word out about Fondo, which was
invaluable. To me, as long as no one got hurt and nothing was stolen, then it
was a success. This was the first year doing a two-day festival, and I think it
was a great way to showcase the talent of our local artists. Expect to see
something similar later this year.”
Detorres and some
friends created “Boro Fondo” to serve as a unique bicycle festival for the
community, while providing an outlet for musicians and artists alike. Dates for
the next festival are pending. Bands and artists interested in showcasing their
work can visit http://www.borofondo.com for more information.
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