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