Comments on: 100MoN Race Report # (unlucky) 13: Suicidal Squirrels From Hell Division

By: Fat Cyclist » Blog Archive » What I’ve Learned From Riding My Bike

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:41:21 +0000

[...] So I roll out ready to tackle 62 miles of newfound roads and climb at least 3,000 feet. Yes, people, 3,000. I am NOT Fatty, who needs at least 9500 feet of climbing to break a sweat. Did everyone forget my 100 Miles of Nowhere debacle? [...]

By: Bacmapei

Bacmapei — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:23:12 +0000

My favorite of the 2011 reports. It was funny and inspiring. Extra awesome that you finished.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:40:00 +0000

Good for you for finishing! Congrats on a very painful century!

By: roan

roan — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 02:12:55 +0000

Paul, ya know I can’t even think of another G. Lightfoot song but that one stuck is my wheelhouse forever. It does have that sinking feeling and would be on my ride list.
It could have been worse though, take Anne Murray’s Snowbird.
“But now I feel such emptiness within
For the thing I want most in life
Is the thing that I can’t win
Spread your tiny wings and fly away”

Paul, You didn’t fly away, you did what was necessary, then you got on the bike the next day and…YOU WON !

By: Debi

Debi — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:03:59 +0000

Loved reading about your ride. Definitely not a loser so be kind to yourself. I suspect people dealing with cancer also have to refuel at times to fight this ugly disease called cancer.

Fueling for the ride is critical and I’m glad you stopped when you did or you could have been a different type of statistic.

Remember “[It] Ain’t about how fast I [you] get there, Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb [ride]. THE ONLY SONG I LIKE BY MILEY CYRUS. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG2zyeVRcbs

Congratulations on your awesome post and ride. You road +100 miles to contribute to a wonderful cause.

By: janey

janey — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:59:13 +0000

Hey Paul,
You’re just down the 101 a few miles from me!! I ride at Cheesborough (Cheseboro-whatever its called) every few months (the mule, not a bike). Next time you ride through Santa Rosa Valley, let me know and I’ll set up a Fellow Fatty Fan First Aid Station (FFFFAS) for you and whoever you’re riding with.
Sorry to hear you didn’t clobber the squirrel. One less squirrel in the world is one more victory for my ever being undermined by squirrels hillside.
Great story!! All the elements of suspense, character development aided by the detailed descriptions of setting.

By: Kel

Kel — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:34:18 +0000

The squirrel wasn’t suicidal. He was murderous. Another member of the death squad.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:23:07 +0000

Fail? NO WAY! Courage & determination – just like all those taking on cancer every day.

Great attitude to a challenge – long may you continue to ride & help raise awareness of cancer & its effect on anyone living with this insiduous disease.

Don’t beat yourself up Paul, you done brilliant! Great post!

By: gogogo

gogogo — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:47:07 +0000

awesome ride! and definitely not a fail.
i think i met your squirrel’s cousin on my first ride on my new road bike.
luckily i managed to stay upright…

By: Miles Arcjer

Miles Arcjer — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:26:30 +0000

Suicide Squirrel was the name of my fantasy football team last year. They try to take me with them every time I’m bombing down Mt Diablo.