Stories from Fat Cyclist
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The Fat Cyclist Explains: Carbon Fiber
Fat Cyclist &bull Jul 28, 2010
A Note from Fatty:I'm pleased to announce a new series, wherein I explain difficult cycling techniques and technologies in clear, simple English. Except for when it makes better sense for me to explain in French, in which case I will of course explain in English anyways, because I don't know French. If you have a cycling-related question you would like explained, simply email me. Due to the volume of email I receive, however, I cannot respond to all questions individually. In fact, I to hardly any of it. First, let me begin by saying that I'm a big fan of… Full Story »
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I Consider Myself To Be Very Young-Looking
Fat Cyclist &bull Jul 27, 2010
Cycling has a very troubling side-effect: it makes us feel younger than we actually are. This, of course, stems from the fact that if you ride enough, you'll find that you can go faster and longer than people much, much younger than you. This is, by the way, my pet theory on why Lance really came out of retirement: he was… Full Story »
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Jacobs Ladder, Ghost Falls
Fat Cyclist &bull Jul 20, 2010
There are times when you and the mountain bike simply don't get along at all. When every time you stand up to pedal, your rear wheel spins out. When every uphill switchback is too tight and steep and you stall… Full Story »
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Podium! My Tour de Donut Race Report
Fat Cyclist &bull Jul 19, 2010
A Note from Fatty: Before I get to today's main post, I would like to let you know about something very, very important:Today is the last day you can pre-order your 2011 Fat Cyclist gear. Other standout items include - for the first time ever - along-sleeved thermal jersey(men'sandwomen's), atech T for runnersand cyclists who want a more casual look (and don't need zippers and pockets), and avery affordable hoodie(men'sandwomen's). The Runner and I do not compete against each other. When we ride, we ride together. When we run, we run together. When we finished the Ironman, we finished it… Full Story »
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La La La La Na Na Na Na I'm Not Listening
Fat Cyclist &bull Jul 13, 2010
A "Fat Cyclist Gear Pre-Order Week Is Still Going" Note From Fatty: The2011 Fat Cyclist Gear collectionis available for pre-order now through Monday, July 19. You can read details inmy blog post from yesterday, or go to the specialFat Cyclist catalog area on the Twin Six site. And do yourself a favor and don't wait 'til what you think is the last day to do your pre-order, OK?… Full Story »
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The 2011 Fat Cyclist Gear Pre-Order Starts Now
Fat Cyclist &bull Jul 12, 2010
Youare riding your bike. People see your jersey, which says aFat Cyclista on it. And yet, paradoxically, this jersey actually bolsters your already overwhelmingly good looks, bringing you well into - and quite possibly beyond - the "smokina hot" zone. You are now as irresistibly attractive as you are athletic. Way back in 2007, Twin Six and I met and they showed me a bunch of designs for jerseys. Among them was an orange, black and white beauty of a jersey with a clydesdale rearing up on its hind legs. Lacking confidence, we had only 300 or so of these… Full Story »
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A Tribute to Michelle Elizabeth Weiser
Fat Cyclist &bull Jul 8, 2010
A Note from Fatty:Dustin Brady works for Shimano. His fiancA, Michelle, had the same kind of cancer Susan had. It progressed about the same way, and they tried similar treatments. Dustin and I started talking as we each tried to find ways to accomplish something (anything) in the fight against cancer, and have become good friends. Thanks in large part to the incentives Dustin and Shimano have provided, Team Fatty has become… Full Story »
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In Praise of 5:00 AM
Fat Cyclist &bull Jul 6, 2010
I am not a big fan of waking up. Ordinarily, I should point out, "Flat Stages in the Tour de France" would be much higher (i.e., providing even more unexcitedness) in this list, but so far, the carnage in these stages (haven't watched today's stage yet so don't give it away) has made them much less unexciting than usual. But this time of year, I gladly set… Full Story »
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Tour de Donut: A Perfect Storm of Riding, Eating, and Cancer Fighting
Fat Cyclist &bull Jul 1, 2010
In some alternate universe, those of us with a fondness for empty calories rule the peloton, because - in this magical alternate universe - those empty calories make us faster. The complicated relationship we have - in this universe - with pastry simply doesn't exist, because in that (much better) universe, the more donuts you eat, the faster you ride. The better you do in races. Yep, that's right. I'm an official… Full Story »
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LiveStrong Challenge Seattle 2010 Report
Fat Cyclist &bull Jun 28, 2010
A Note from Fatty: Steve Peterson (ClydeSteve) is the co-captain of Team Fatty Seattle. Should I ever grow up, I hope it's to be like Steve. Here's the video they showed of him at the LiveStrong Challenge Appreciation Dinner, where Team Fatty was recognized for both the Team Time Trial and Team Champion awards! Saturday June 19. Rain. Actually, lots of it. There was so much rain that the Seattle Center dictated that the Team Fatty tent, to be located on the LiveStrong Team Lawn, would instead be on a paved back alley! I had great help setting up the… Full Story »
