VIKING CHALLENGE 2011

CHICAGO TO NEW YORK

Objectives: to raise awareness and raise money for the charity, Carmarthenshire Children’s Centre/ Canolfan Plant Sir Gar 

The Two Fat Cyclists would like to announce a once in a lifetime challenge that will fulfil a dream for the two lardy boys. Whereas the challenge is not exactly a 'spur of the moment' thought it has been concocted in a crazy moment of madness: 


To cycle from Chicago to New York in a  week - a 750 mile trip that will be done in six days. On top of the cycle challenge, it is anticipated that the TFC will play at various pubs and open mic nights throughout the trip.

Thursday, March 8^th – fly to Chicago, CHICAGO to NEW YORK cycle 750 miles in 6 days

Friday, March 9^th UNCLE LYNDON and THE TWO FAT CYCLISTS play CHICAGO

1930 hrs performance at The Candlelite Bar  http://www.candlelitechicago.com/

Saturday March 10^th WALES v ITALY, Six Nations – After Game Gig - UNCLE LYNDON and THE TWO FAT CYCLISTS play CHICAGO,

P.M.performance at The Fado Irish Pub  http://www.fadoirishpub.com/chicago/home 

Sunday March 10^th – Friday March 16^th Cycle Chicago to New York 8-10 hours per day (100-150 miles per day) with gigs being organised in Columbus, Ohio and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Saturday March 17^th WALES v FRANCE after match gig UNCLE LYNDON and THE TWO FAT CYCLISTS at Welsh pub in NEW YORK

Monday March 19^th – Return home

THE U.S. TEAM:

Andy Edwards, Fat Cyclist, Fat Bass Player, Backing Vocals

Phil Jenkins, Fat Cyclist, Fat Guitar, Lead Vocals

Henry Jones, Driver, Skinny Support Cyclist, Mandolin

Lyndon Williams, Driver, Guitar, Lead Vocals

Gethin Jones, Driver, Short Support Cyclist, Backing Vocals, Spoon Apprentice

The Return Of The Pendine Snot Monster

It all started so well. A blast with the Big Man AKA Andy `Mucus-man` Edwards out from Carmarthen to Llanstephan and back with the target of doing the windy 17 miles in under an hour. From the off the big man was truly 'on the bang' pushing hard on a big chain ring. I was blowing hard just to keep up. After the first 3 miles I managed to get on his rear wheel and thought here's my chance for a quick breather. Then it all started... The Snot Monster came out to play. The twelve bore nostrils had an initial blast out, followed by a good chest cleansing, some indiscriminent spitting and a final double nasal barrel salvo.

I of course being tight behind caught most of it.

I decided quickly after this that the safest place was up front and I bust a gut to get ahead.

Fortunatly there were some hills ahead and I managed to stay out of range of the nasal armoury and any collateral damage.

As we got back on to the flatter roads on the way back the big man powered past me again but fortunately by this point the rain was hammering down and any further nasal phlegm bombs or chest shrapnel would be quickly washed off..

The round trip done in an hour and one minute. But taking into account the multiple traffic light stops total ride time was 58 mins.. Job done.

Pencoed Garage Music Scene

Slowly, very slowly becoming a You Tube phenomenon 151 views since June 25th 2011 and one comment!
'When i searched for garage music, i didnt actually mean in a garage!'

07fordweaverb 1 month ago

Phil Jenkins (5)

Phil Jenkins (5): "Hot and sweaty after a solo 30 miler this morning. The big man cried off with sore finger tips and fatigue after yesterdays wind and rain soaked outing and gigging with his side project Dai Rees and the Killers last night which is who he plays with when not being 3/4 of The Two Fat Cyclists."

I Hear Them All - Caffi Iechyd Da Aug 2011

Apologies for the videoing. 

I put it on a table and hoped for the best!