Celebrating 30 Years of FAT! - Official Party by Chris Chance & Wendyll Behrend

YoKris · July 3rd, 2012, 5:23 PM

Hey Guys!

In the name of Chris Chance and Wendyll Behrend I'd like to invite all of you to the official "Celebrating 30 Years of FAT!" - Party!

Following the official invitation letter:

If you remember Stan, the Mud Man, our Blah Blah Blah T, taped splatter paint jobs, midnight rides down urban escalators or the Wendell State Forest races, you might like to know what’s happening the last weekend of September 2012.

We’re throwing a party!

In celebration of thirty years of Fat Chances being ridden on the planet we’re inviting everyone who’s ever ridden one and all of our old friends from the bike industry!

Just imagine two and a half days of rides and festivities in the Stowe, Vermont area, beginning on Friday afternoon, September 28, 2012 and lasting until we say our goodbyes on Sunday, September 30th. Mingling with old friends and making new ones, sharing stories and riding our bikes.

Please put the dates on your calendar and visit our Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fat-Ci...92417627522710

Let us know whether you can come, whether you’d like to volunteer and whether you have any special skills that can help us throw the best party under the full moon that weekend.

Here’s to the best Fat City party ever! We look forward to seeing all of you!

Chris & Wendyll

Addendum:

Here’s what we’re planning:

Organized bike rides on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
A Saturday evening outdoor barbeque with bonfire
Storytelling by the old guys – that means names you’ll recognize Yo Eddy! Tattoo competition
Prizes for Chris Chance’s choices of top five most fabulous vintage bikes, FAT and non-FAT categories
Auction of at least one of our unique and prized vintage FATs from the barn

Here’s what we need from you:

An RSVP registration to our Facebook event page with your details & contact info.
$25 per person by PayPal in advance or cash at the door, to cover food, drinks and entertainment – that way, we can offer the right stuff, if the party gets really big.
Volunteers! Tell us whether you might like to help, once you get here!

And, we need a logo for the party. If you think you’ve got it in you, please email chris.friedrich@gmail.com your ideas. We welcome submissions until August 1st, when Chris Chance will make his selection for our event logo and you will, of course!, get special recognition.

live slow, ride fast, think FAT
//chris

jonsonneborn · July 3rd, 2012, 8:47 PM

Booked my Plane tickets today! Cannot wait to meet everyone there!

YoKris · July 4th, 2012, 1:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonsonneborn

Booked my Plane tickets today! Cannot wait to meet everyone there!

Awesome.

jbrannsten · July 4th, 2012, 1:53 AM

This is cool... I happen to be in the US at the time, only in Florida. Must see if I can get away for this event

fat-tony · July 4th, 2012, 8:17 AM

Well, if Chris Chance is involved with this, it's going to be cool!

jonsonneborn · July 5th, 2012, 7:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fat-tony

Well, if Chris Chance is involved with this, it's going to be cool!

Yes Chris will be there! I am really hoping we have a good turn-out for this thing. This will be family friendly with Organized Rides for several levels of riders.

If you haven't visited the facebook event page yet, please have a look:

http://www.facebook.com/events/#!/ev...7395726339550/

Retro Dude · July 5th, 2012, 8:40 PM

Any info on camping onsite or in the area?

jbrannsten · July 6th, 2012, 2:52 AM

For us non US based, what will be the closest airport to arrive at for this event?

ti-fat-man · July 6th, 2012, 5:01 AM

^ as above, what is the nearest airport and what accomodation could be recommended in the area.

i think i've just started a costings spreadsheet...

jonsonneborn · July 6th, 2012, 9:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ti-fat-man

^ as above, what is the nearest airport and what accomodation could be recommended in the area.

i think i've just started a costings spreadsheet...

BTV Airport (Burlington International Airport) is closest. I would imagine some folks will fly into Boston Logan & drive up. I am currently looking into some rental houses close by. I will find out things like proximity & how many guests can stay in a house to keep the costs down & the fun levels high!

I will also look into camping in the area.

Jon

jonsonneborn · July 6th, 2012, 9:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ti-fat-man

^ as above, what is the nearest airport and what accomodation could be recommended in the area.

i think i've just started a costings spreadsheet...

BTV (Burlington International Airport) is closest.

Some of us are looking into renting some large houses nearby. If folks rent houses & divi-up the cost we figured this would be a fun way to do it. Here is one site that has houses close-by.
beckwithrentals.com
If interested in sharing in a rental house speak up we can start to group up.

Here is a campground close by.
https://mountainviewcamping.com/

The reunion is most likely going to take place on a farm in Morrisville, VT which is 1 town over from Stowe.

Jon

yo-Nate-y · July 6th, 2012, 11:08 AM

I wish this had been before I carted all my bikes to California.
Still....tempted to make the trek!

ameybrook · July 6th, 2012, 12:02 PM

Super bummer I wont be able to make this.

Have a great time and take photos!

John · July 19th, 2012, 6:18 AM

Should be an awesome event.

We ought to get a roll call going of which FatCOGers will be there.

theredchili · July 19th, 2012, 7:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John

Should be an awesome event.

We ought to get a roll call going of which FatCOGers will be there.

….and nominate a photographer to get lots of pictures !

FatChanceProject · July 19th, 2012, 10:17 AM

Well, I won't be able to make it up in September, but I'll be in Stowe this Friday for about three weeks. Anyone wanna ride?

wickedwillie · July 20th, 2012, 9:53 PM

I live near Burlington (a couple minutes from the airport, and 40 or so from Stowe). If anyone needs any logistical assistance, a place to ship/store bikes, or just has questions about the area, I might be able to help-feel free to ask here or just drop me a PM.

rick · July 21st, 2012, 10:53 PM

has anyone asked Chris or Wendyll if there will be a safe place to store/display bikes?

grd · July 30th, 2012, 2:12 PM

Spoken with my wife, and she thinks it would be a nice holiday, so just looking at booking flights now for a week in Vermont. Taking a couple of bikes as I can't have her riding a Klien at this event.....

jonsonneborn · July 30th, 2012, 4:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grd

Spoken with my wife, and she thinks it would be a nice holiday, so just looking at booking flights now for a week in Vermont. Taking a couple of bikes as I can't have her riding a Klien at this event.....

This is great! Really glad to see folks coming from accross the 'pond'!

Syborg · August 3rd, 2012, 3:55 AM

Unfortunately I have no more vacation this year. Otherwise I would have already bought 2 airline tickets and had traveled with my wife and 2 of my Fat Cahnce Bike to Vermont in the United States. In my head I'm just listening to the song by Captain Beefheart "Moonlight on Vermont affected everybody ......" RIP Don!!
But now I wish all participants a successful event. And please think of those who can not be there and make many many photos for the folks back home.

Greetings Helmut

troda · September 9th, 2012, 12:10 AM

I'll be there sans Fat.

jonsonneborn · September 20th, 2012, 11:42 PM

Hoping there are some last minute folks able to attend the Fat Party. I shipped one of my Team Comps to Vermont today ($91 yikes!). Really excited to party it up with those who can make it. Please register at www.fatcitycycles.com

grd · September 21st, 2012, 4:12 PM

Flying over from the UK tomorrow

John · September 24th, 2012, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grd

Flying over from the UK tomorrow

Nice !

Looking forward to seeing lots of pics and a write up up from this event. Wish I could've gone

wickedwillie · September 24th, 2012, 8:00 PM

I will be there, not sure what days but fortunately it's just an hour away. Might have to invest in a helmet this week....

So far the weather is looking good.

Rick Draper · September 25th, 2012, 6:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grd

Flying over from the UK tomorrow

I am very jealous!

MikeyNYC · September 25th, 2012, 2:29 PM

I will be there Sat & Sun...Bringing my 1983 fillet brazed Fat Chance.

jonsonneborn · September 25th, 2012, 7:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyNYC

I will be there Sat & Sun...Bringing my 1983 fillet brazed Fat Chance.

Nice! That will make at least 2 '83's at the party.

jonsonneborn · September 29th, 2012, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John

Nice !

Looking forward to seeing lots of pics and a write up up from this event. Wish I could've gone

OK, Here are a few pictures from day 1:

Chris asked Greg & I to stop off at Belgen Cycles in Richmond, VT on our way up today to pick up an old Fat Tandem that Gene was completing for Wendyl. Greg & I spent an hour at Gene's shop drooling over some of his Fats including a Cross Bike, a Yo Betty, Monster, Several Yo's (nothing he is willing to sell, we asked!). Even the shelves in his shop were made from some discarded, rusted-out Fat frames:

Greg in front of the tandem

Gene's Cross bike frame

A Yo Betty that needed repair that Gene pulled out of the trash!

Stacks of old Fat Catalogs

Check out the shelves made out of Fat frames!

OK now some pictures from day 1 of the gathering:

Chris showing off some older frames

More pictures tomorrow!

yo-Nate-y · September 29th, 2012, 12:03 AM

Cooool, keep 'em coming. I wish I was still leaving in the north east!

How's the weather holding up??

jonsonneborn · September 29th, 2012, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yo-Nate-y

Cooool, keep 'em coming. I wish I was still leaving in the north east!

How's the weather holding up??

Wish you were still in New Haven! Cold & Drizzly today but we still rode & had a great time! Lots of roots in VT which are very slippery when wet. You'll have to head up to Marin some weekend & ride with us, not too far from Santa Barbara!

Jon

troda · September 29th, 2012, 7:31 AM

I haven't posted enough to put up any pics. I'll start working on that. Just wanted to say, although the weathers been a little shaky, yesterday shaped up nicely. Great people , trails , and stories. And lets not forget the bikes. As fun as yesterday was , today is gonna even better. Thanks to Wendyll for the great spot.
Lastly, I would be remis if I didn't give a thanks to Guide Etrordinaire Hardy and his Lady. Apparently the man has built around 6.2 million miles of some pretty sick trails and is posturing to do many more.

chainline · September 29th, 2012, 8:33 AM

I'm on my way in a few hours. Will be making the 2pm ride. Cheers!

jonsonneborn · September 30th, 2012, 1:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theredchili

….and nominate a photographer to get lots of pictures !

OK here are my 12 Photos for today. A couple of highlights are (2) Criss Cross Bikes showed up, (2) '83 Fat Chances including MikeyNYC's with Red Tires & Greg's serial 831, (3) '89 Team Comps (including mine, Chainline (Eric) & the other Eric's.) A shock-A-Billy from the UK, lots of Yo's including one with Disc Tabs, A Monster, an '85, '86 & '87 Kickers all with original forks! Unfortunately Tom from Cape Cod broke his collarbone on the afternoon ride (on his '87 Kicker). He made it back from the hostpital to join us for the awesome barbeque & keg of local beer. Lots of stories about the Green Mountain Annual Huffy Throw which involved several local bike shops & Fat City employees drinking & hurling huffy bikes from home-made gigantic sling-shots & catepults. Anyway enough typing; here are some photos

Jon

The Fat Party Decends upon Belgen Cycles where owner Gene Bell has decided to build up his NOS Criss Cross after all these years today & he rode it up to the party!

Gene giving Chris a Huffy Throw T-shirt:

You've seen Eric (Chainline)'s Yo with disc brakes

Chris's '97 Ti with Externally Butted Tubes

A Couple of '83's including Greg's Green 831 & MikeyNYC's spectacular purple with Red!

& the '89 Team Comp Finale We had 3 of them!

Chris had the build logs from our Team Comps. As confirmed by Scott Bengston his initials were on all of the Team Comps. My 2-tone flourecent bike was actually completed on 12/31/89 & was the 2nd to last Team Comp built! Eric's 2-tone blue/white team comp has U-brake mounts on both the seat stays & the TC Box Crown Forks. He completed his beauty with an ultra-rare Mavic groupo. When else will you see (3) '89 TCs in one place & with Chris Chance to-boot?!
Maybe some more photos tomorrow.
Enjoy! Jon

wickedwillie · September 30th, 2012, 3:24 AM

I should really be asleep, but here are a few more pics. Had a great time today.

fat-tony · September 30th, 2012, 8:51 AM

Damn, I wish I could have made this trip. Great photos! Appreciate you all posting them.

chainline · September 30th, 2012, 9:08 AM

Good times for sure would love to see more pics. should also throw the pics up on the facebook page... Heal up Tom.. Cheers
Eric

colker · September 30th, 2012, 11:44 AM

The team purple cross bike just killed me..
that's it. the perfect bike i always longed for.

colker · September 30th, 2012, 12:00 PM

this thread makes me proud of my wicked.

July 3rd, 2012, 5:23 PM	#1
YoKris Senior Member Join Date: December 7th, 2006 Location: Goettingen, Germany Posts: 101	Celebrating 30 Years of FAT! - Official Party by Chris Chance & Wendyll Behrend Hey Guys! In the name of Chris Chance and Wendyll Behrend I'd like to invite all of you to the official "Celebrating 30 Years of FAT!" - Party! Following the official invitation letter: If you remember Stan, the Mud Man, our Blah Blah Blah T, taped splatter paint jobs, midnight rides down urban escalators or the Wendell State Forest races, you might like to know what’s happening the last weekend of September 2012. We’re throwing a party! In celebration of thirty years of Fat Chances being ridden on the planet we’re inviting everyone who’s ever ridden one and all of our old friends from the bike industry! Just imagine two and a half days of rides and festivities in the Stowe, Vermont area, beginning on Friday afternoon, September 28, 2012 and lasting until we say our goodbyes on Sunday, September 30th. Mingling with old friends and making new ones, sharing stories and riding our bikes. Please put the dates on your calendar and visit our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fat-Ci...92417627522710 Let us know whether you can come, whether you’d like to volunteer and whether you have any special skills that can help us throw the best party under the full moon that weekend. Here’s to the best Fat City party ever! We look forward to seeing all of you! Chris & Wendyll Addendum: Here’s what we’re planning: Organized bike rides on Friday, Saturday and Sunday A Saturday evening outdoor barbeque with bonfire Storytelling by the old guys – that means names you’ll recognize Yo Eddy! Tattoo competition Prizes for Chris Chance’s choices of top five most fabulous vintage bikes, FAT and non-FAT categories Auction of at least one of our unique and prized vintage FATs from the barn Here’s what we need from you: An RSVP registration to our Facebook event page with your details & contact info. $25 per person by PayPal in advance or cash at the door, to cover food, drinks and entertainment – that way, we can offer the right stuff, if the party gets really big. Volunteers! Tell us whether you might like to help, once you get here! And, we need a logo for the party. If you think you’ve got it in you, please email chris.friedrich@gmail.com your ideas. We welcome submissions until August 1st, when Chris Chance will make his selection for our event logo and you will, of course!, get special recognition. live slow, ride fast, think FAT //chris

July 3rd, 2012, 8:47 PM	#2
jonsonneborn Senior Member Join Date: November 17th, 2009 Location: San Rafael, Ca Posts: 317	Booked my Plane tickets today! Cannot wait to meet everyone there! __________________ '87 Kicker, '88 Wicked, '89 Team Comp, '89 Wicked, '90 Yo Eddy, '92 Monster, '94 Yo Eddy,'97 Yo Betty, '97 Chris Chance Road Bike '99 Yo Eddy

July 4th, 2012, 1:53 AM	#4
jbrannsten Global Moderator Join Date: June 13th, 2006 Location: Lommedalen, Norway Posts: 158	This is cool... I happen to be in the US at the time, only in Florida. Must see if I can get away for this event __________________ -------- Current bikes: '91 M Yo \| '91 S Monster \| '93 S/M Yo \| '93 Buck Shaver \| '94 M Ti \| '94 S/M Yo, rust in seat tube. Saved by C. igleheart \| '97 S/M Bro Eddy \| '97 Klein Quantum Pro \| '97 Klein Quantum Pro, Jade Chamelion \| Previous bikes: '92 M Yo Team Violet, stolen in '95 never recovered \| '92 M Yo, rust in seat and down tube, not possible to save \| '93 Klein Attitude Moonrise, stolen in '95 never recovered \| '98 Trek 9900 OCLV, sold

July 5th, 2012, 8:40 PM	#7
Retro Dude Senior Member Join Date: September 5th, 2011 Location: Clay Posts: 510	Any info on camping onsite or in the area? __________________ inFATuated

July 6th, 2012, 2:52 AM	#8
jbrannsten Global Moderator Join Date: June 13th, 2006 Location: Lommedalen, Norway Posts: 158	For us non US based, what will be the closest airport to arrive at for this event? __________________ -------- Current bikes: '91 M Yo \| '91 S Monster \| '93 S/M Yo \| '93 Buck Shaver \| '94 M Ti \| '94 S/M Yo, rust in seat tube. Saved by C. igleheart \| '97 S/M Bro Eddy \| '97 Klein Quantum Pro \| '97 Klein Quantum Pro, Jade Chamelion \| Previous bikes: '92 M Yo Team Violet, stolen in '95 never recovered \| '92 M Yo, rust in seat and down tube, not possible to save \| '93 Klein Attitude Moonrise, stolen in '95 never recovered \| '98 Trek 9900 OCLV, sold

July 4th, 2012, 8:17 AM	#5
fat-tony Global Moderator Join Date: October 13th, 2004 Location: birmingham, al - usa Posts: 720	Well, if Chris Chance is involved with this, it's going to be cool!

July 6th, 2012, 5:01 AM	#9
ti-fat-man Member Join Date: August 4th, 2005 Location: bedford, uk Posts: 73	^ as above, what is the nearest airport and what accomodation could be recommended in the area. i think i've just started a costings spreadsheet...

July 6th, 2012, 11:08 AM	#12
yo-Nate-y Global Moderator Join Date: March 12th, 2009 Location: Tucson Posts: 809	I wish this had been before I carted all my bikes to California. Still....tempted to make the trek! __________________ 1975 Witcomb USA, 1981 Chris Chance; 1984 Fat Chance, 1987 Team Comp, 1991 Yo Eddy, Monster Fat, and Wicked ....happy to have finally found a clean 80s Fat Team Comp with a box crown fork

July 6th, 2012, 12:02 PM	#13
ameybrook Senior Member Join Date: February 16th, 2007 Location: Durango, CO USA Posts: 167	Super bummer I wont be able to make this. Have a great time and take photos!

July 19th, 2012, 6:18 AM	#14
John Administrator Join Date: September 10th, 2004 Location: Warwick, UK Posts: 153	Should be an awesome event. We ought to get a roll call going of which FatCOGers will be there. __________________ 93 Yo Eddy \| 96 Yo Eddy \| 06 IF Deluxe

July 19th, 2012, 10:17 AM	#16
FatChanceProject New Member Join Date: October 17th, 2011 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 13	Damn! Well, I won't be able to make it up in September, but I'll be in Stowe this Friday for about three weeks. Anyone wanna ride?

July 20th, 2012, 9:53 PM	#17
wickedwillie Member Join Date: February 7th, 2010 Location: Vermaine Posts: 29	I live near Burlington (a couple minutes from the airport, and 40 or so from Stowe). If anyone needs any logistical assistance, a place to ship/store bikes, or just has questions about the area, I might be able to help-feel free to ask here or just drop me a PM.

July 21st, 2012, 10:53 PM	#18
rick Senior Member Join Date: July 16th, 2004 Location: north carolina Posts: 347	has anyone asked Chris or Wendyll if there will be a safe place to store/display bikes?

July 30th, 2012, 2:12 PM	#19
grd Member Join Date: October 7th, 2010 Location: uk Posts: 29	Spoken with my wife, and she thinks it would be a nice holiday, so just looking at booking flights now for a week in Vermont. Taking a couple of bikes as I can't have her riding a Klien at this event.....

August 3rd, 2012, 3:55 AM	#21
Syborg Senior Member Join Date: August 5th, 2009 Location: Grand Duchy of Baden/Germany Posts: 147	Unfortunately I have no more vacation this year. Otherwise I would have already bought 2 airline tickets and had traveled with my wife and 2 of my Fat Cahnce Bike to Vermont in the United States. In my head I'm just listening to the song by Captain Beefheart "Moonlight on Vermont affected everybody ......" RIP Don!! But now I wish all participants a successful event. And please think of those who can not be there and make many many photos for the folks back home. Greetings Helmut

September 9th, 2012, 12:10 AM	#22
troda Member Join Date: March 15th, 2012 Location: Mass Posts: 64	I'll be there sans Fat.

September 20th, 2012, 11:42 PM	#23
jonsonneborn Senior Member Join Date: November 17th, 2009 Location: San Rafael, Ca Posts: 317	Hoping there are some last minute folks able to attend the Fat Party. I shipped one of my Team Comps to Vermont today ($91 yikes!). Really excited to party it up with those who can make it. Please register at www.fatcitycycles.com __________________ '87 Kicker, '88 Wicked, '89 Team Comp, '89 Wicked, '90 Yo Eddy, '92 Monster, '94 Yo Eddy,'97 Yo Betty, '97 Chris Chance Road Bike '99 Yo Eddy

September 21st, 2012, 4:12 PM	#24
grd Member Join Date: October 7th, 2010 Location: uk Posts: 29	Flying over from the UK tomorrow

September 24th, 2012, 8:00 PM	#26
wickedwillie Member Join Date: February 7th, 2010 Location: Vermaine Posts: 29	I will be there, not sure what days but fortunately it's just an hour away. Might have to invest in a helmet this week.... So far the weather is looking good.

September 25th, 2012, 2:29 PM	#28
MikeyNYC Senior Member Join Date: August 8th, 2004 Location: NYC-NY Posts: 311	I will be there Sat & Sun...Bringing my 1983 fillet brazed Fat Chance.

September 29th, 2012, 12:03 AM	#31
yo-Nate-y Global Moderator Join Date: March 12th, 2009 Location: Tucson Posts: 809	Cooool, keep 'em coming. I wish I was still leaving in the north east! How's the weather holding up?? __________________ 1975 Witcomb USA, 1981 Chris Chance; 1984 Fat Chance, 1987 Team Comp, 1991 Yo Eddy, Monster Fat, and Wicked ....happy to have finally found a clean 80s Fat Team Comp with a box crown fork

September 29th, 2012, 7:31 AM	#33
troda Member Join Date: March 15th, 2012 Location: Mass Posts: 64	I haven't posted enough to put up any pics. I'll start working on that. Just wanted to say, although the weathers been a little shaky, yesterday shaped up nicely. Great people , trails , and stories. And lets not forget the bikes. As fun as yesterday was , today is gonna even better. Thanks to Wendyll for the great spot. Lastly, I would be remis if I didn't give a thanks to Guide Etrordinaire Hardy and his Lady. Apparently the man has built around 6.2 million miles of some pretty sick trails and is posturing to do many more.

September 29th, 2012, 8:33 AM	#34
chainline Senior Member Join Date: February 12th, 2010 Location: laconia Posts: 303	I'm on my way in a few hours. Will be making the 2pm ride. Cheers!

September 30th, 2012, 3:24 AM	#36
wickedwillie Member Join Date: February 7th, 2010 Location: Vermaine Posts: 29	I should really be asleep, but here are a few more pics. Had a great time today.

September 30th, 2012, 8:51 AM	#37
fat-tony Global Moderator Join Date: October 13th, 2004 Location: birmingham, al - usa Posts: 720	Damn, I wish I could have made this trip. Great photos! Appreciate you all posting them.

September 30th, 2012, 9:08 AM	#38
chainline Senior Member Join Date: February 12th, 2010 Location: laconia Posts: 303	Good times for sure would love to see more pics. should also throw the pics up on the facebook page... Heal up Tom.. Cheers Eric

September 30th, 2012, 11:44 AM	#39
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,043	The team purple cross bike just killed me.. that's it. the perfect bike i always longed for. __________________ wanted: ride time.

September 30th, 2012, 12:00 PM	#40
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 1,043	this thread makes me proud of my wicked. __________________ wanted: ride time.

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