Category: Guides
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Fat girl’s guide to the World Naked Bike Ride
Last year, for the first time as an (almost completely) unclothed participant, I did the Manchester World Naked Bike Ride. And it was pretty marvellous.
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Why don’t you want my money? The dull reality of being a “plus sized” cyclist
I think I’m a pretty accomplished cyclist. I’ve cycle toured solo across European countries and American states. I’ve raced time trials, hill climbs and cyclocross. I’ve won an alleycat. I’ve finished more audax than I can count. I’ve even been involved in a marketing campaign for a national cycle brand. I’ve done all this nonsense […]
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What (not) to do when dogs attack
1 March 2017. I’m about 40 miles out of Las Cruces, New Mexico, feeling strong and happy, looking forward to lunch in the next town, when the dogs attack.First I hear them, then I see them. With relief I note the dogs are still in a farmyard about 100 yards ahead of me… Then I […]
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Five of my favourite American campsites
One of the happiest experiences of my North American cycle tour was camping in national, state and county parks. Costing between $4 and $24 a night, I was happy to pay for a place to pitch my tent.
Fat Girl On A Bicycle 