The Fat Cycle Rider

2010 - The year it all began

December 31, 2010

So, after ordering a new bike on 1st March 2010, courtesy of my employer's cycle to work scheme, my life changed. The bike arrived on 8t...

Merry Christmas

December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas to all my readers. Have a good one!

Heart rate training

December 22, 2010

I found an article in the latest Cycling Plus magazine by Harry Blackwood and thought I’d share it. The best way to get the most from your c...

I've lost 6 stone!

December 20, 2010

I've finally done it. I've hit that milestone that has been lingering for a while now. This morning I weighed 92kg (14st 6lb 13oz). ...

Pedalling in the dark and cold

December 13, 2010

For the last two weeks the cold and dark has getting to me a bit. It's dark when I leave in the morning and dark when I leave work. Not ...

Riding in the snow

December 02, 2010

This week I've continued cycling to work even though there's been snow every day. I've been using my mountain bike (with semi-s...

November's stats

December 01, 2010

As usual I thought I'd update you on last month's achievements. I had a very good month of cycling but failed to complete Phill'...

A late update

November 30, 2010

I realise I've not posted anything about my progress for a couple of weeks. I've not been that busy but I have still been cycling an...

Danny MacAskill - Way Back Home

November 17, 2010

More winter preparation

November 15, 2010

I've started to get more kit for cycling this winter but I'm still a way off. Here's some of the new stuff I have; long slee...

It's my birthday

November 09, 2010

Today is my 32nd birthday. For some people, you look back on the previous year and think to yourself, "what have I achieved in the pa...

October's stats

November 04, 2010

As usual I thought I'd update you on last month's achievements. I had a reasonable month of cycling and completed Phill's #Oct10...

2,500 miles and 75lb lighter!

October 25, 2010

Last week I hit 2,500 miles for the year and a total weight loss of 75lb. I'm still a way off being the weight I should be but it struc...

And you thought cycling was hard?

October 25, 2010

Winter cycling on a budget

October 18, 2010

My ride in this morning was proper freezing! It was 3 degrees outside and I wasn't prepared. I didn't realise it was that cold and o...

Yay, I'm Obese!