Chazmo
fat-tire biker
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Good to see you back on the fat bike, Charge!
2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos
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Good to see you back on the fat bike, Charge!
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
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- Mazovia, PL
The Iron Bridge (Sona): A Gravel Group Ride
The weather forecast was as terrifying as the cycling Warsaw (that is, "the French living room puppies", most of them) stayed at home. I was pleasantly surprised to see the three friends of mine: Tommy, Krzysiek and Pawel J. joining me for the ride! As we got to Pomiechówek, it turned out the weather was quite helpful! As it had rained, the notorious Mazovian sands got all packed to the level they became totally rideable (albeit with a hard rolling resistance). It was dry until we reached Nowe Miasto (upon Sona). The ride flow was just fantastic!
In no time, we reached Cieksyn. As Pawel is an artist, I had to show him one of many (cycling inspired) artistic installations on the Trail of Colourful Trees.
As we reached Nowe Miasto, it poured! Fortunately, there was a big shelter to accommodate not only us but also several local winos
(Fortunately, the shelter had several chambers, so nobody was messing up with us). The smartphone weather radar is a wonderful invention! I could determine when the rain would weaken, so we could continue our trip. (If you look closely, you will notice the streaks of rain in the picture!)
The famous Iron Bridge across the Sona. My heroes! Three so different people (L to R: Tommy, Krzysiek, Pawel) riding very different bikes, all hardcore riders! However, Pawel suffered from the cold: he could not stand being stationary on a stop! We encouraged him and told him he would have to ride for some 22 km more with us to catch a return train in Nasielsk. As we recovered our perfect riding flow, Pawel warmed up and regained his strength! @Chargeride: Tommy produced the smile specially for you!
Can you see the starting numbers 715 and 716 on my and Pawel's bikes? Yes! The day was the anniversary of the terrible Sudovia Gravel 2025 rally where we had to ride at 3 C, in pouring rain and strong wind, and in mud. As both I and Pawel are the SG25 veterans, we are proudly "not afraid to ride in any weather"!
Krzysiek (the senior rider) is indeed a good sport! I had told him to "bring an MTB" to the ride, which he did It is one of his DIY creations. He took a vintage 26" folder, reinforced it with the top bar, equipped it with an ancient 1x drivetrain operated by a friction lever (!!!) and used 38 mm (1.5") tyres, which, in Krzysiek's opinion are "pretty fat tyres" The old man is just amazing: he is a living proof it is not important what you ride but that you have "a strong leg" 
(Krzysiek is the most reliable riding buddy of mine, ensuring constant performance and endurance).
This is how a popular economy diner in a provincial Polish town of Nasielsk looks like. It was warm inside, and the simple meal made each of us satiated!
I saw that tree a week earlier. Had to stop for a photo, then chased my friends in TURBO! (The choice of my Vado 6.0 was right for the day).
We eventually got on asphalt. At that time, the tailwind became very strong and allowed us riding towards Pomiechówek at high speed and with joy! We were at the train station half an hour before the departure! And again, it was as warm on the train as we managed to dry up before even reaching Warsaw!
82 km (50 mi) total for the day.
A bonus photo by Paweł
No one of you would pronounce it properly (It is a shibboleth).
The weather forecast was as terrifying as the cycling Warsaw (that is, "the French living room puppies", most of them) stayed at home. I was pleasantly surprised to see the three friends of mine: Tommy, Krzysiek and Pawel J. joining me for the ride! As we got to Pomiechówek, it turned out the weather was quite helpful! As it had rained, the notorious Mazovian sands got all packed to the level they became totally rideable (albeit with a hard rolling resistance). It was dry until we reached Nowe Miasto (upon Sona). The ride flow was just fantastic!
In no time, we reached Cieksyn. As Pawel is an artist, I had to show him one of many (cycling inspired) artistic installations on the Trail of Colourful Trees.
As we reached Nowe Miasto, it poured! Fortunately, there was a big shelter to accommodate not only us but also several local winos
(Fortunately, the shelter had several chambers, so nobody was messing up with us). The smartphone weather radar is a wonderful invention! I could determine when the rain would weaken, so we could continue our trip. (If you look closely, you will notice the streaks of rain in the picture!)The famous Iron Bridge across the Sona. My heroes! Three so different people (L to R: Tommy, Krzysiek, Pawel) riding very different bikes, all hardcore riders! However, Pawel suffered from the cold: he could not stand being stationary on a stop! We encouraged him and told him he would have to ride for some 22 km more with us to catch a return train in Nasielsk. As we recovered our perfect riding flow, Pawel warmed up and regained his strength! @Chargeride: Tommy produced the smile specially for you!
Can you see the starting numbers 715 and 716 on my and Pawel's bikes? Yes! The day was the anniversary of the terrible Sudovia Gravel 2025 rally where we had to ride at 3 C, in pouring rain and strong wind, and in mud. As both I and Pawel are the SG25 veterans, we are proudly "not afraid to ride in any weather"!
Krzysiek (the senior rider) is indeed a good sport! I had told him to "bring an MTB" to the ride, which he did
It is one of his DIY creations. He took a vintage 26" folder, reinforced it with the top bar, equipped it with an ancient 1x drivetrain operated by a friction lever (!!!) and used 38 mm (1.5") tyres, which, in Krzysiek's opinion are "pretty fat tyres" The old man is just amazing: he is a living proof it is not important what you ride but that you have "a strong leg" (Krzysiek is the most reliable riding buddy of mine, ensuring constant performance and endurance).This is how a popular economy diner in a provincial Polish town of Nasielsk looks like. It was warm inside, and the simple meal made each of us satiated!
I saw that tree a week earlier. Had to stop for a photo, then chased my friends in TURBO! (The choice of my Vado 6.0 was right for the day).
We eventually got on asphalt. At that time, the tailwind became very strong and allowed us riding towards Pomiechówek at high speed and with joy! We were at the train station half an hour before the departure! And again, it was as warm on the train as we managed to dry up before even reaching Warsaw!
82 km (50 mi) total for the day.
A bonus photo by Paweł
(It is a shibboleth).
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Chargeride
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Try it yourself, but warn every one to stand back.The Iron Bridge (Sona): A Gravel Group Ride
The weather forecast was as terrifying as the cycling Warsaw (that is, "the French living room puppies", most of them) stayed at home. I was pleasantly surprised to see the three friends of mine: Tommy, Krzysiek and Pawel J. joining me for the ride! As we got to Pomiechówek, it turned out the weather was quite helpful! As it had rained, the notorious Mazovian sands got all packed to the level they became totally rideable (albeit with a hard rolling resistance). It was dry until we reached Nowe Miasto (upon Sona). The ride flow was just fantastic!
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In no time, we reached Cieksyn. As Pawel is an artist, I had to show him one of many (cycling inspired) artistic installations on the Trail of Colourful Trees.
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As we reached Nowe Miasto, it poured! Fortunately, there was a big shelter to accommodate not only us but also several local winos
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The famous Iron Bridge across the Sona. My heroes! Three so different people (L to R: Tommy, Krzysiek, Pawel) riding very different bikes, all hardcore riders! However, Pawel suffered from the cold: he could not stand being stationary on a stop! We encouraged him and told him he would have to ride for some 22 km more with us to catch a return train in Nasielsk. As we recovered our perfect riding flow, Pawel warmed up and regained his strength! @Chargeride: Tommy produced the smile specially for you!
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Can you see the starting numbers 715 and 716 on my and Pawel's bikes? Yes! The day was the anniversary of the terrible Sudovia Gravel 2025 rally where we had to ride at 3 C, in pouring rain and strong wind, and in mud. As both I and Pawel are the SG25 veterans, we are proudly "not afraid to ride in any weather"!
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Krzysiek (the senior rider) is indeed a good sport! I had told him to "bring an MTB" to the ride, which he did
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This is how a popular economy diner in a provincial Polish town of Nasielsk looks like. It was warm inside, and the simple meal made each of us satiated!
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I saw that tree a week earlier. Had to stop for a photo, then chased my friends in TURBO! (The choice of my Vado 6.0 was right for the day).
We eventually got on asphalt. At that time, the tailwind became very strong and allowed us riding towards Pomiechówek at high speed and with joy! We were at the train station half an hour before the departure! And again, it was as warm on the train as we managed to dry up before even reaching Warsaw!
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82 km (50 mi) total for the day.
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A bonus photo by Paweł
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No one of you would pronounce it properly
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
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- Europe
- City
- Mazovia, PL
The Czech "čtvrtek" (Thursday) is actually the spitting word
Five consonants in a group!
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Chargeride
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The amount of times Ive seen that bridge destroyed in disaster movies.
Chargeride
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Well, well.
Ive just discovered its legal to ride bicycles on rural and offroad footpaths in Scotland.
Im going to buy an Amflow, fit a paddle rear tyre and reclaim the highlands for the King.
Ive just discovered its legal to ride bicycles on rural and offroad footpaths in Scotland.
Im going to buy an Amflow, fit a paddle rear tyre and reclaim the highlands for the King.
Chargeride
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So we got one point in Eurovision off Ukraine.
The problem with Eurovision is theyve started taking it seriously, like its some representation of the EU project.
The problem with Eurovision is theyve started taking it seriously, like its some representation of the EU project.
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
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- Europe
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- Mazovia, PL
Perhaps it is just you
(I've never been interested in this rubbish; besides, Poland has never won it) Chargeride
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They cant get the audience far enough away.
Chazmo
fat-tire biker
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- USA
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- Central Massachusetts
I don’t know, JG… You could get some big air going over that cargo container on the train.
DaveMatthews
Dave's not here. Cheating since 2018
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- Canada
Dang dude... That is likely why I never added a kick to my bike... Yikes!
fooferdoggie
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I did not notice the spelling on these signs till they fixed them. They should have used white tape over the bad word and put the letters right on top.
Chazmo
fat-tire biker
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- USA
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- Central Massachusetts
It was stupid, Dave. Totally my bad. The kickstand is very welcome (usually) on Fättie because it helps with small repairs, etc. It’s designed not to fold up when you pedal (intentionally), but in this case I wish it did.
Jeremy McCreary
Bought it anyway
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- USA
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- Carlsbad, CA
I've had a couple of close calls with my kickstand. Couldn't get along without it now, but there IS a learning curve if you're used to riding without.It was stupid, Dave. Totally my bad. The kickstand is very welcome (usually) on Fättie because it helps with small repairs, etc. It’s designed not to fold up when you pedal (intentionally), but in this case I wish it did.
My learning curve with spiked MTB pedals was much longer and bloodier.
DaveMatthews
Dave's not here. Cheating since 2018
- Region
- Canada
All good mate. Hate seeing a brother spill. Heal up quick!It was stupid, Dave. Totally my bad. The kickstand is very welcome (usually) on Fättie because it helps with small repairs, etc. It’s designed not to fold up when you pedal (intentionally), but in this case I wish it did.
Chargeride
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Nice boat
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