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Is the Term 'Plus-size' Harmful?
There has been ample debate around the term Plus-size and whether it’s a potentially harmful label or whether it’s necessary. Many people in the fashion industry, namely plus-size models and fashion influencers such as Ashley Graham and Tess Holliday have been vocal about their distaste for the label and campaigning to #DropThePlus, saying that it’s alienating, isolating and has negative connotations. -
Profile Series: Phil Wilson - The Important Things In Life
You may have seen Phil, or as we call him - Smiley Phil, on our promotional imagery. He’s one of our Flambassadors and he has a lovely story that s... -
Profile Series: Thomas Robb - From 0-100 Real Quick
With much likeness to some kind of Italian sports car, Tom has a truly inspirational story that takes him from 0-100 at incredible speed. He is 61,... -
Profile Series: Chris Jones: Chief Flampion
Spring of the following year Chris discovered Fat Lad At The Back through another Flampion and started riding with other people for the first time , having just done it alone until now. “I Loved the whole ethos of the FLAB brand; of inclusivity for all, no matter your size, shape, gender or ability.” So much so that he decided to apply to become a Flampion himself and in September of 2018 he started in the role. From then, he began doing rides every weekend, met lots of great people, many of who are now good friends – “some from the early days are still riding with me now!” -
Profile Series: Patrick Medhurst-Feeney - Soldiering on
Patrick is 31 and lives in Devon. Serving in the British army for 5 years, he joined at the young age of 19 as a veterinary technician and dog hand... -
Bikepacking with The Original Fat Lad
The outdoors has always been a major interest for me from as far back as I remember, and with my diary now being crazy, finding time just to get on the bike is always a challenge. So camping and being at one with the elements has taken a back seat for some time, until now. -
Profile Series: Bev Murray - A Survivor
Our Flampion, Bev Murray, is your everyday gal, working night shifts at Asda and being crazy about her husband Neil, but she has quite an incredibl... -
Profile Series: Paul Whitlock - From Rugby to Resilience
As a prop forward in his club, county and the army rugby team, Paul has always been used to taking knocks and being a lad with some meat on his ... -
Fat Lad At The Back's Top 10 Cake Stops for Cyclists
We asked our amazing community of around 50,000 people to recommend their favourite places to stop for a coffee and a cake when out cycling and the... -
An open response to the inclusion of cycling in the 'Better Health' campaign to tackle obesity
July 2020 The Better Health campaign has tapped in to the zeitgeist by finally offering official support for healthier lifestyles in a time ... -
Profile Series: Mike Vernon - Body, Mind & Perserverance
Mike, aged 55, is husband to Brenda, and father and step-father to 4 grown up kids as well as Scooter the Cookerpoo. He Lives on the Fylde Coast me... -
Profile Series: Carly Loscombe - Beating Bullies and Pushing Pedals
Carly is a 37-year-old mum to an energetic toddler and a typical teenager. With a fantastic partner, Geoff, who she describes as her absolute rock....
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