There has been ample debate around the term Plus-sizeand 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.
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!”