Comments on: Thank You

By: Janet

Janet — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 19:45:28 +0000

Just one more person to say thanks for the writing/reading. I have absolutely no memory of how I found your site. I don’t have a bike but I loved reading about the bike races/competitions. I especially loved the 100 Miles of Nowhere and the wonderful stories. I tried (twice) to complete the 100 miles of nowhere as a foot race within a self-imposed time limit but never quite made it. Will have to try again this year. All the best to you and yours. Thanks

By: Kristina

Kristina — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 05:30:30 +0000

I first read this shortly after it was posted, and it has taken me nearly two months to come back and comment. On the first read, I actually did not realize that the ‘gratitude’ post was also the ‘goodbye’ post until I got to the “It’s pretty obvious…” line, which says a great deal about my powers of observation. When I finally reached that realization (ie, when you said so), I cried. I realize this is not a normal reaction to reading that someone you have never met is going to stop writing about something that you don’t really do, but there it is.

FatCyclist.com was a regular part of my day for nearly a decade, though I’ve commented only a few times. But I have so loved reading about your races, rides, struggles, family, fundraising, bratwursts, wrecks, and other assorted escapades. I’ve perused RPK and while it’s clearly not the same, I’ll keep trying.

Regardless, THANK you for sharing so much in such an entertaining way, and THANK you for all you have done in your fundraising efforts. You’ve made a tremendous difference in this world, probably in more ways than you know.

By: Saso

Saso — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 22:21:28 +0000

Hi Elden,

thanks for all the years. You have had a positive influence on my life. All the best in your future endeavours.

By: Jane

Jane — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 11:40:45 +0000

Thank you for sharing your experiences during all these years

By: eclecticdeb

eclecticdeb — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 02:16:56 +0000

Well isn’t this ironic. In addition to being totally consumed with personal stuff the past few months, I had told myself to stop checking your blog so often — I wanted to be able to read your epic stories in one fell swoop and not deal with the the oh-so-sweet pain of the cliffhanger.

On this rainy Sunday evening, I settle in for what I believe to be at least an hour of great reading and then … this.

I’ve been following you since (almost) the beginning. I cried when I read about Susan’s diagnosis, I hoped that a miracle would happen, I was gutted when it didn’t. And I was so very very happy to know that you found love again.

My pink FC jersey is still my favorite. I wore it to Levi’s Gran Fondo (where I met you and Susan). I’ve had challenges the past few years with knee injuries (stupid skiing), but I hope to keep “fighting like Susan” and get back to riding.

Thanks for the ride. You’ll be missed.

By: TomInAlbany

TomInAlbany — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 13:33:49 +0000

So long and thanks for all the fish!

By: VA Biker

VA Biker — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 18:34:31 +0000

Elden, I’m way late to the party wrap-up, so I hope you don’t mind. I’ve always found great inspiration in your writings through the years. I will check in at Red Kite, also. A big “Thank you!” to you and your family for all the years of riding and writing. Greatly appreciated by those of us who are hacks in writing (and cycling)! Allez!

Thank you! While I am definitely a hack (both at writing and riding) I appreciate the kind thoughts. – FC

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 16:45:23 +0000

I came to Fatty about 6 months ago as I was considering doing some blogging of my own about one of my passions (cycling). I wanted to see what was out there and found Fatty to be most like me – as far as how I like to communicate in a humourous way.

I never did get into blogging in a real way, as it quickly became evident I just didn’t have the time needed to do it well (and I’m already doing a weekly golf league synopsis that I’ve been told I should publish); but I did begin to read you as a nice respite from the mundane. I’ve enjoyed the time and am sad to see it end.

The only thing better than reading about your rides was taking one of my own.

Thanks for your efforts and I’m sure I’ll check out the RKP site to see you’re future work.

By: SEN

SEN — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 15:06:24 +0000

Sad decision but I expected it eventually. First, your podcast( whatever you call it, not really a fan) and this.

Your humor and grace kept me here this long, even when you cut loose the people who helped you with Susan but that comes out in your writing not in the fatty cast which is a different medium and not one I prefer.

I’m not sure if I am willing to plow through all the other people to find you at Red Kite. I see no advantage to that change at all.

Best of luck but I suspect I’m out of here.

Not everything’s for everyone, and I am for sure still learning the podcasting ropes, so completely understand there are a lot of reasons you may not want to follow the conversations I have on the Paceline, CyclingTips, or The Pinnacle. That said, I don’t believe I have ever “cut loose” anyone. – FC

By: Mike Quinn

Mike Quinn — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:25:10 +0000

Wow it really is the end of an era. I’m amazed that you kept going as long as you did considering how much time and effort it must have taken to keep so many people entertained.

I first found this site over 10 years ago and you took us all on an incredible journey. Your enthusiasm has been infectious and I hope that you continue to spread the disease ;-)

Many, many thanks and I’m off to RKP right now.