Are you looking at your calendar trying to figure out how you triple-booked yourself to be at 3 places at once this weekend; while tripping over a box of wigs and costumes, and wondering if your bicycle is ready for the festivities? Yup, the curse of the Deep Gras.No matter how much we try to prepare, it always seems to sneak up on us, and suddenly its hard to keep everything straight. With that in mind, we are sending you a guide to this years Purple Way in the hopes it makes getting around a little easier through through Fat Tuesday:Be sure to review Bike Easys Mardi Gras Safe Riding TipsIf you need turn by turn directions, or want to add your recommendations; check out Bike StreetsAnd dont miss all the great things Blue Bikes is offering this year!In addition to expanding their fleet (Yay!), Blue Bikes is also expanding their service area to Jefferson Ave between Lasalle St and Tchopitoulas St, and even offering promo codes for select parades. For the codes and map, click here and scroll to the Blue Bikes section.Last but not least, this years Purple Way Guide also includes the Citys map with public toilets, first aid stations and more, as well as the RTAs Mardi Gras Guide for anyone navigating parades by transit.We hope this guide helps make your Deep Gras a little easier to get around, whether you are going to parades, or simply trying to live your day-to-day with minimal disruption.Happy Carnival!Bike Easy Team