Comments on: Big Plans

By: GLENN

GLENN — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 22:52:02 +0000

How exactly can you be "Fat Cyclist" when there is not even a 2 in front of your weight?

By: BotchedExperiment

BotchedExperiment — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 16:15:31 +0000

"LOGO" not "log" (botched again. dammit). I don’t want you to reveal the fat cyclist "log". Not at all. Please don’t.

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By: BotchedExperiment

BotchedExperiment — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 15:34:43 +0000

Hey, you never revealed your ‘Fat Cyclist’ log, but I just noticed it at the bottom of the ‘Win a Cervelo Soloist’ add. Is that the official fatty logo? I like it. I have never put a bumper sticker on any of my vehicles, but I would definitely put one (or two) on if you had some made. Also, I’m considering a tatoo. Just can’t decide whether it should go on private place or on the back of my neck so you can see it when we ride.

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P.S. Seriously, how ’bout a limited run of jerseys? How many people here (besides me) are geeky enough to pitch in to get some fat cyclist jerseys made?

P.P.S. I wish I could see dug’s face when he reads this post. . .

By: BIg Mike In Oz

BIg Mike In Oz — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 13:25:39 +0000

I climbed my arch-nemesis hill last weekend. Twice. And on the second visit on Sunday, I never touched the granny. And shaved 2 minutes off my best 2006 time. I’m still over 10 minutes off my all-time best, but if I keep shaving off 2 minutes every 4 months I think I’ll remain happy.

By: Tyler

Tyler — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 07:05:01 +0000

I shall admit : I was one of those that believed the "whole no weigh ins = no weight loss" thing. Congratulations on your progress!

I wish I knew whether those pounds made a difference for me. I dropped 20 pounds within my first 6 months of training, but I wasn’t really TRYING, and I was, you know, in my first six months of training, so I was going to make big gains in speed regardless of anything else. My weight’s been basically static ever since.

To save my lazy ass some research — what’s up with Leadville? Is it a century ride where they give times? Is it a USCF/ACA/NORBA/etc-sanctioned, categorized race? I presume it’s MTB, since 9 hours is a slow ass time for a road century regardless of hills.

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By: fatcat1111

fatcat1111 — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 22:25:23 +0000

So let’s hear about your secret weapon? Riding the Pista in the Leadville this year? :)

By: Jon Paul

Jon Paul — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 22:23:06 +0000

Congrats on making the weight! I found your site through Eric G at MSFT and have really enjoyed it. I recently re-restarted cycling and your writing has helped inspire me to do more on my bikes. I’m did my first charity ride last Sunday (25mi at midnight) and will be doing 40 this Sunday.

I picked up some Shot Bloks. I’m trusting you that they’re not disgusting! My goal is a century by the end of the year. Thanks for the inspiration.

By: UltraRob

UltraRob — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 22:22:44 +0000

After doing Leadville 4 years in a row, I crewed last year instead since I wanted to focus on the Durango 100. This year I’m crewing again since I didn’t know what shape I’d be in after RAAM. Leadville has the best atmosphere of any 100 miler I’ve done but the course isn’t the best. I still figure I’ll be back one of these years. I’ll keep my eye out for you and cheer you on.

By: david

david — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 22:16:14 +0000

Congrats on the weight, have fun in the mountains, and go hard.

By: Unknown

Unknown — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 21:36:02 +0000

Fatty–Great news on the fitness. I had an inkling that you were going to make weight for this thing. I think it would be cool to have a feed of a srm readings from your bike, like they do for the pro races. You should give powertap a ring and see if they will lend you one to "review" for them!
Good luck this weekend. Stay healthy and upright.
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