http://www.fatcyclist.com It's like reality TV. Except it's real. And there's no TV. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:56:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A few days ago, Bob and I rode the Crop Circles / Mr. DNA / Tapeworm trail system. It was raining lightly (yes, even though it was spring in Seattle), so the roots, rocks, and wooden stunts were slippery. Early in the ride, we came to a seesaw. This one was ... http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/03/10/crash-etiquette-for-complete-idiots/ I know some people who will not ride unless they have company. I am not one of those people. I like riding with another person or with a small group (or even, occasionally, a large group), but I’m also happy to go riding by myself. And yet, I never ride alone. ... http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/03/09/no-one-rides-alone/ In one hour and ten minutes, I will post whatever it is I’m about to write. Then I’ll read it online and make a couple edits: usually adding a parenthetical joke or two, usually adding a few paragraph breaks. Then I’ll get on my bike and ride to work. The truth is, ... http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/03/08/perfectly-good-excuses/ A Note from Fatty: The LiveStrong Blog has posted an interview they did with me about what it's like to be a caregiver to someone fighting cancer. Check it out here.   I love biking. I love mountain biking. I love road biking. I have a sneaking suspicion I’m going to love ... http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/03/05/cycling-stinks/ A Note from Fatty: In yesterday's post, I neglected to mention that all the photos were taken by my awesomely talented professional photographer sister Kellene. Gee, I wonder if there were other things on my mind. Another Note from Fatty: This post -- and all the posts for the next few ... http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/03/04/how-to-ride-with-complete-strangers/ A Note From Fatty: My sister Kellene is the photographer for all these photos. Click any of the images for a larger version. http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/03/03/a-few-photos-from-the-wedding/ I have a lot of things to talk about today, but my availability to write is going to come in very small chunks. So, rather than wait 'til late in the day after I've written everything I want to -- and all the information I need has come back to ... http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/03/02/its-not-about-the-prizes-with-updates-as-events-warrant/ A Last-Day-to-Enter Note from Fatty: Tonight at midnight I'll draw the winners for the "Help Me Help Kellene Help Dallas Get a Kidney" contest. So far, 1003 donations have been made, raising $27,672, which is remarkable. I'm hoping that we can bring that total to $30,000 tonight. For details on ... http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/03/01/now-that-i-am-a-hall-of-fame-blogger-everyone-around-me-seems-to-have-changed/    (Click to view larger version) Seriously, if you're in the area, come on by Sunday, March 14, between 6 and 9 and say "Congrats, Fatty and The Runner." Or words to that effect. Give us a hug. Have some chips. And maybe we'll bust out Rock Band, too. My Billy Idol impression ... http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/02/26/invitation/ New Prize + Update on the "Help Fatty Help Kellene Help Dallas Get a Kidney" Fundraiser: In honor of a couple of comments posted by A Troll Who Wants to Know What Happened to This Blog, Philly Jen -- fearless and awesome leader of Team Fatty Philly (join today!) -- ... http://www.fatcyclist.com/2010/02/25/cheating-in-the-water/