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The Final Lap 🚴❤️ - Fat Lad At The Back
The Final Lap 🚴❤️
Well, here we are, 12 years, 100’s of 1000’s of riders and about a million bacon butties later... We’re writing with big hearts and slightly wobbly chins to let you... Read more...
Time To Ditch Your Resolution! - Fat Lad At The Back
Time To Ditch Your Resolution!
Na’ then Lads and Lasses!  Now that our New Years resolutions have well and truly fallen by the way side, it's time to rethink this annual assault on our mental health!    Let's... Read more...
Embrace Your Awesome - A 2024 Reminder to Shower Your Body with Love! - Fat Lad At The Back
Embrace Your Awesome - A 2024 Reminder to Shower Your Body with Love!
New Year, New You? Post it Note yourself to a happier 2024. As we dive headfirst into 2024, a sea of new opportunities and the promise of a clean slate, let's... Read more...
Embrace the Chill: Mastering Layering in Winter - Fat Lad At The Back
Embrace the Chill: Mastering Layering in Winter
As the seasons change and the leaves don their fiery hues, it's time to gear up and conquer the cool, crisp air on your trusty bicycle. Winter cycling can be... Read more...
World Diabetes Day - Fat Lad At The Back
World Diabetes Day
Today is World Diabetes Day, so we are raising awareness of this complex condition to end stigma around the condition.  Diabetes affects millions globally and we’re aware that it is... Read more...
Listen to a Lad: The Importance of Men's Health this Movember - Fat Lad At The Back
Listen to a Lad: The Importance of Men's Health this Movember
In recent years, Movember has emerged as a powerful movement, dedicated to raising awareness about men's health issues. Beyond the impressive mustache-growing challenges that dominate social media during November, the... Read more...
Big Fat Pink Friday! - Fat Lad At The Back
Big Fat Pink Friday!
Ey up fellow riders! It's that time of year again... 'Black Friday' is fast approaching. This year, we decided we didn't want our sale to be dull so throughout November... Read more...
The Power of Representation - Fat Lad At The Back
The Power of Representation
By Steph Wetherell, Every Body Outdoors How do you feel when you see a body like yours represented in a space? For me, it makes me feel like I belong,... Read more...
FLAB Turns 10: Interview with the Boss Lady - Fat Lad At The Back
FLAB Turns 10: Interview with the Boss Lady
What is your favourite part about your job? Some of our customers are really confident and come to us because they love the name and just want some kit that... Read more...
Tackling Le Cure de France by Carla Francome - Fat Lad At The Back
Tackling Le Cure de France by Carla Francome
It was late April when my friend Manny asked if I’d consider doing a cycle ride in The Alps called “Le Cure de France”. It was set up by a... Read more...
Fat Can: Carla Cycles Le Cure de France by Carla Francome - Fat Lad At The Back
Fat Can: Carla Cycles Le Cure de France by Carla Francome
    My name’s Carla. Hi! I ride a bike around London, produce TV Programmes, campaign for healthy streets, and have two kids. I am also, you might have noticed,... Read more...
Fat Rascal Recipe for Fat Lads - Fat Lad At The Back
Fat Rascal Recipe for Fat Lads
Betty's Fat Rascals (or Yorkshire Turf cake) are traditional fruit scones from the Fat Lad homeland of Yorkshire. The famous Betty's Bakery developed the sweet staple into a household name... Read more...
Daytime Lights are a MUST in Summer - Fat Lad At The Back
Daytime Lights are a MUST in Summer
Eck! These long summer days are just lovely but it's easy to overlook the importance of bike lights during this season. Many of us associate bike lights with nighttime rides, but... Read more...
An Epic Trans-America Ride To End Sexual Violence - Fat Lad At The Back
An Epic Trans-America Ride To End Sexual Violence
Where strength and resilience often emerge from the darkest corners, Sarah, a passionate and determined cyclist, embarked on an extraordinary solo mission. Pedalling across the vast landscapes of the USA,... Read more...
Conquer Hills Like a Pro - Fat Lad At The Back
Conquer Hills Like a Pro
Let's dive into the art of conquering hills using the cadence technique. Hills can be a formidable challenge, but with the right approach, they can also become a source of... Read more...
8 Hot Dog Toppings You Have To Try - Fat Lad At The Back
8 Hot Dog Toppings You Have To Try
Hot dogs are a beloved staple of any BBQ, and the possibilities for toppings are endless! Perfect for pre-ride and post-ride summer snackage, it's time to put away the ketchup... Read more...
Cycling for Beginners - Fat Lad At The Back
Cycling for Beginners
For the newbies out there looking to get into cycling, congratulations! You are in the right place and about to venture into an incredibly fun sport. When you're starting out,... Read more...
It’s time for you to try out a TRIATHLON this year. Here’s why - Fat Lad At The Back
It’s time for you to try out a TRIATHLON this year. Here’s why
Triathlons are open to everybody – with a range of distances to try, there’s one to suit you. It’s time to give it a go! The benefits of doing a... Read more...
Boss It Like Beryl - Fat Lad At The Back
Boss It Like Beryl
This International Women's Day, we remember Beryl Burton. One of the greatest cyclists of all time, and until recently, forgotten by the history books. With a career that spanned three... Read more...
Too Fat To Be A Cyclist? - Fat Lad At The Back
Too Fat To Be A Cyclist?
   From our survey it’s clear that many of you recognise the lack of representation of larger people in online and mainstream media and understand how crucial this is in... Read more...
This Is What a Cyclist Looks Like - Fat Lad At The Back
This Is What a Cyclist Looks Like
We’ve seen it on our own social media for a decade and we still see it in the press - ‘she doesn’t look like a cyclist’, ‘he’s too fat to... Read more...
Army Veteran's Staggering Ride Across The Country - Fat Lad At The Back
Army Veteran's Staggering Ride Across The Country
“I am on my sixth pair of footwear, seventh tent and tenth month” Tiny (aka Allen) tells us as he peers out of his tent. In December 2021, the French... Read more...
Tips for Getting Back in the Saddle - Fat Lad At The Back
Tips for Getting Back in the Saddle
The thought of getting back in the saddle after a long period of time can be daunting to some. You might feel like you have lost your mojo, or you... Read more...
New Year Same Me - Fat Lad At The Back
New Year Same Me
New Year’s resolutions are proven not to work so just don’t set yourself up for failure, get inspired by our fun alternative New Year’s campaign and just be EWE 🐑... Read more...
Healthy Ways to Handle a Holiday Burnout - Fat Lad At The Back
Healthy Ways to Handle a Holiday Burnout
Christmas can be a joyous occasion, it’s time to recharge your batteries and spend quality time with loved ones, but the pressure of the festive season can leave you feeling... Read more...
Top Tips for Cycling in the Dark - Fat Lad At The Back
Top Tips for Cycling in the Dark
Don’t pack your bike away just because the sun has set. Get some reflective and hi-vis cycle wear and some decent lights and enjoy the exhilarating experience of night time... Read more...
Ultimate Cycling Christmas Gift Guide 2022 - Fat Lad At The Back
Ultimate Cycling Christmas Gift Guide 2022
’Tis the season for panicking about Christmas gifts, but worry not, we’ve got the ultimate gift guide for the cyclists in your life. From a full cycling outfit for your... Read more...
Black Friday Blog - Fat Lad At The Back
Black Friday Blog
Black Friday brings deals galore but it can be tricky differentiating between genuine discounts and brands who are just selling off their archaic stock? The Fat Lad At The Back... Read more...
An Open Letter To The Times - Fat Lad At The Back
An Open Letter To The Times
Matthew Parris is the journalistic equivalent of the naughty boy in class. The one who says stupid things just to get attention. His latest click bait contribution is a prime... Read more...
What’s the difference between ‘Waterproof’ and ‘Water Resistant’ Cycling Jackets? - Fat Lad At The Back
What’s the difference between ‘Waterproof’ and ‘Water Resistant’ Cycling Jackets?
A waterproof jacket is an essential piece of cycling kit, but what’s the difference between waterproof and water resistant and which is the best option for your cycling style?  Read more...
13 Things New Cyclists Wish They Knew - Fat Lad At The Back
13 Things New Cyclists Wish They Knew
Everyone starts cycling at the same point. In the beginning, you didn't have the foggy's clue of what chamois cream is, what kit to buy and what cycling 'rules' are... Read more...
ASA Bans Fat C*n't Ads - Fat Lad At The Back
ASA Bans Fat C*n't Ads
Following 11 complaints, the ASA (Advertising Standards Agency) have banned our Fat Can advertising campaign which ran in London earlier this year.     The ASA found that the campaign was... Read more...
Fat Can Stories: Stuart Hyde - Fat Lad At The Back
Fat Can Stories: Stuart Hyde
After kilometre upon kilometre of climbing pain, I felt, for possibly the first time in my life, completely weightless whilst ascending the final hairpin bend. My wife cheering from the... Read more...
Fat Can Stories: Caroline Sale - Fat Lad At The Back
Fat Can Stories: Caroline Sale
Completing this challenge was like nothing I have ever done before. I felt so inspired by myself, and by others around me. There was such a lovely feeling of camaraderie... Read more...
Plant-based diets, are they the future? - Fat Lad At The Back
Plant-based diets, are they the future?
Over the recent years, plant-based diets have become very popular, as seen by the variety of milk you can buy or by ordering a vegan roast dinner. So it does beg the... Read more...
Fat Can Stories: John Midgley - Fat Lad At The Back
Fat Can Stories: John Midgley
We are back with some more Fat Can stories to share. Today we’ve got John’s telling his journey when he conquered the Way of the Roses in one day!  Read more...
How to Prepare for an Epic Bike Ride - Fat Lad At The Back
How to Prepare for an Epic Bike Ride
Whether you're tackling a long local ride or a multi-day adventure, here are some tips to help you get ready to conquer your epic bike ride. Read more...
Fat Can Stories: Garry Swinburn - Fat Lad At The Back
Fat Can Stories: Garry Swinburn
Let's face it, we live in a culture where being fat is 'disgusting' and 'utterly wrong'. People shame us, harass us, and mock us when we eat. We're made fun... Read more...
Actually Fat Can - Fat Lad At The Back
Actually Fat Can
When the white van driver or the skinny whippet cyclist shouts Fat Can’t, we say actually FAT CAN! Read more...
Top Tips for Cycling in Hot Weather - Fat Lad At The Back
Top Tips for Cycling in Hot Weather
Ah, summertime. For most people, this means sun, holidays and fantastic weather. For many cyclists, this means cycling adventures are back on the agenda as we make the most of... Read more...
5 Healthy Cycling Snacks You Need On Your Next Ride - Fat Lad At The Back
5 Healthy Cycling Snacks You Need On Your Next Ride
Snacks are one of the most important things to pack when you’re heading out on a ride, especially a long-distance ride. They’re essential to have as it helps give you... Read more...
CBD – Cycling’s Next Big Thing - Fat Lad At The Back
CBD – Cycling’s Next Big Thing
There’s a new supplement on the horizon and it’s raking up popularity within the sporting world, especially cycling- CBD. What is it? What does it do? Let’s take a dive... Read more...
10 Top Tips on How to Improve your Cycling - Fat Lad At The Back
10 Top Tips on How to Improve your Cycling
Are you at a stage where you want to improve your cycling? Here are some top tips to help you progress in your cycling journey. Read more...
How Does Beetroot Boost Endurance? - Fat Lad At The Back
How Does Beetroot Boost Endurance?
Beetroot is a vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked, and it's often used to bring a bit of colour to a green salad or as a way to... Read more...
How to Avoid a Numb Bum When Cycling - Fat Lad At The Back
How to Avoid a Numb Bum When Cycling
Having a numb bum is never fun. You can never predict when and where it’s going to happen, but when it does occur, it’s pretty much game over. And if... Read more...
The Ultimate Cycling Lingo Guide - Fat Lad At The Back
The Ultimate Cycling Lingo Guide
What’s one of the hardest things when it comes to cycling? Talking about it. When you're cycling with other cyclists or watching an event on TV,  it can be difficult... Read more...
What You Need to Know About Cycling as a Beginner - Fat Lad At The Back
What You Need to Know About Cycling as a Beginner
Spring is here. Warm weather, good vibes, picturesque landscapes and maybe the urge to drag your old bike out of the garage? Or maybe you’ve just ventured into the world... Read more...
Breaking the Cycle of Female Body Negativity and Empowering Female Cyclists - Fat Lad At The Back
Breaking the Cycle of Female Body Negativity and Empowering Female Cyclists
Role models don’t have to be perfect or famous, they just have to be real and relatable enough to help you realise that you can do whatever you put your... Read more...
What Colours Should You Wear To Be Seen When Cycling - Fat Lad At The Back
What Colours Should You Wear To Be Seen When Cycling
Black continues to be one of the most popular colours for cyclewear often because people feel more comfortable and less conspicuous in black and it can also be more flattering... Read more...
Easy and Simple Guide About How to Tackle the Hills When Cycling - Fat Lad At The Back
Easy and Simple Guide About How to Tackle the Hills When Cycling
Every cyclist can admit that hills can be tricky. Even if you’re the most experienced cyclist, the hill right by your doorstep could be a fair challenge. It can be... Read more...