So it’s that time of year again, come sit on Uncle Fat Lad’s knee and try not to be too visibly disturbed by the prickly beard and the smell of stale whisky on his breath. Let me regale you with tales of chunky riders, small business wonder and magically shrinking riding clothes. Well no, not really.
2011 has been one hell of a year. I started my own bike shop and though it has been a lot of fun it has been bloody hard work. Consequently, despite owning a bike shop and still retaining all the passion I’ve ever had for bikes, I’ve had bugger all time to actually ride any of mine… Oh and we got a dog 🙂
Introducing Bella the stoopid mutt:
I’m going to change that. I’m going to ride more. Which with that seamless segue brings me onto my first goal:
Ride 2000 MTB miles
I tried this year before last, got bloody close, but then the worst winter for thirty years hit taking any chance of reaching that one. It’s going to be even more difficult as in 2011 I only managed about 1100 miles…
Ride the Colne Valley Challenge in under 4 hours
Remember this: Fat Lad Rides The Colne Valley Mountain Bike Challenge ? To be honest I actually think the event would be better ridden the other way round. However having another go this year and I’m aiming for a sub four hour finish. I shall report back after the event…
Blog once a week
And last but by no means least the tough one. I think this is the thing I will struggle most with. Free time is sparse currently and fitting this in I’m not sure how I’ll manage. But I do love a good challenge…
Wish me luck
Fat Lad