Tour de France Party
by Jennifer Cooper, posted on June 28th, 2012 in Parties & Celebrations
This weekend Europhiles and cycling fans everywhere will have their eyes set on Liège, Belgium as the Tour de France kicks off its 99th tour. Can’t make it to Liège? Bring the celebration to your neighborhood with a cycling party. From our archives…
Celebrate your neighborhood with a Tour de France inspired party. It’s simple fun. And that’s the very best kind!
The Set Up
When kids arrive give them sidewalk chalk to decorate driveways, sidewalks or cul-de-sacs. Parents can help with spelling and can add some drawings of their own.
Pre-Ride Activity
Before the ride begins, have an adult direct the kids to decorate their own musettes with fabric markers. These musettes are made out of inexpensive muslin cloth and hemp webbing. Fill the musettes with snacks (just like in the real Tour) and little treats like bike themed tattoos from Tattly.
The Ride
Have kids grab their helmets and set them off on their bikes around the track.
Post Ride
Lemonade and water are perfect offerings for thirsty riders. For our party, all the neighbors came bearing side dishes and hotdogs were served from the grill.
Wrap Up
For a special post race treat, serve hot fudge sundaes in small mason jars. Neighbors can then linger over drinks and sundaes long into the evening.
Jennifer Cooper Reply:
June 28th, 2012 at 8:26 pm
We had SO MUCH FUN with this party. Gil and Dave should get together. They sound like they’re a match made in heaven—stylish dressers and lovers of cycling.
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