The buildup to the seventh annual Fatboys TDF was an anxious one, not because of a lack of preparation, but as a consequence of the fickle summer weather. A week out we were faced with the prospect heatwave conditions and closer to the nominated day we were told to expect destructive winds, heavy rainfall and … More Fatboys Tour de Fleurieu 2016
The recently married Kim Thomas rules again….. Christmas Cheer with Kim, Tim, Mike, Matt, Ian on a 41 degree day at the only Cafe open in Adelaide – Europa Cafe. Kim is looking resplendent in his Fa$tboy racing kit from 2007. Tim is modelling the light weight summer faStboys kit from ~ 2004. Perhaps Father … More Fatboys Christmas Ride 2016
Congratulations to Brooksy and the organisers – workers (Duncan, Mark and Mike Gold) food donaters (Mick and Lance) and ticket baggers – Greg Turner and Rob Bramley, bean counter and newest pork barrel member Bill D and anyone else who has been missed. Congratulations to the perpetual winners of the Lard Arse Award – Duncan … More Hawaiian Shirt Ride 2016
It’s been a long time since the four amigos were on the same ride – now achieved 2 weeks in a row. Justin is his usual powerful self – he has even had to tighten up the brakes to help resist the urge to punish us from the front – leaving RB to manage that … More Lang, Laing, Laing and Lang
A big welcome to the newest fatboy – Paul Scott. Second newest fatboy Ian “the architect” Hamilton hands the mantle of newest fatboy to Paul on completing his 10th ride last Sunday. Paul has found his cycling mojo after a decade or two’s absence. He rides a stealthy Cervelo (no badging and black) and has … More Paul Scott – the newest fatboy!
All registered Fatboys (and a few unregistered) should have received an invitation to become an author for this website. Once you have registered with “WordPress” you can accept the invitation and start blogging. Many of you are already registered with WordPress – if you had a password previously to the NEW website you were registered … More Sign Up as an Author
Long weekends are to be encouraged. A group of eight Fatties took their mountain bikes to the Flinders Ranges last weekend (17-20 June) to do some reconnaissance of the Mawson Trail with a view to tackling the full Mawson next year. First stop, Melrose, to explore the fantastic single trail MTB park on the foothills … More Mawson Prologue
Dear Jim, I would like to thank the Fa(s)t boys. A very special thanks: * for making my film crew feel welcome; * for providing us with interesting characters; * for providing fantastic footage of the blokes riding; and most of all, * making us laugh out loud with your banter and unique dark humour. … More Fatboys at the movies part 2 ….
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