Fat Liberation London

https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/cycling/santander-cycles/how-it-works

Once we’ve hired out bikes on the day then we’ll also be able to help too.

We’ll meet at Marble Arch and hopefully most of us can collect a bike there. From there, we’ll have a route, with plenty of choices to shorten or extend ride depending on the mood on the day. We won’t ride off without anyone and we’ll aim to add in toilet breaks when needed. If you need to stop, slow down or leave for any reason, then just let us know. Everyone is encouraged and welcomed to say how they’re feeling.

Feel free to bring along picnic-y supplies as I’d imagine a bit of stopping. 🧺

This ride is for fun, we won’t be racing around and with all our fat activities, we go at the group’s pace- no one gets left behind and no one is made to feel awkward for wanting rest / or to slow down. That said, it might be sweat inducing, so I’d recommend loose breathable layers, to dress up and dress down when it suits you. This is the kind of activity you can wear a sundress to if you wish! ☀️

A note on weather, if it’s looking dreadful, we will postpone. We’ll do all we can to give you a heads up if the weather is too iffy. Light rain that won’t last the whole time will not put us off- but might impact what you wish to wear.

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According to google, there is a weight limit for the bikes. Anecdotally, some FLL members have ignored this limit and ridden with no issues or breakage. We appreciate everyone will feel differently about the limits, so the limits are below for your information...
The total weight limit for a Santander Cycle is 115 kilograms (approximately 18 stone or 253.5 pounds).
We also appreciate some of us don't know our weight, which might make this difficult. Please feel free to reach out to Martin or Megan if you want to have a more nuanced talk about the weight limit.

We’re looking forward to hosting this event - the goal is to enjoy movement, wind in your face, a smile in your heart.

If you have trepidation but a yearning, then please reach out to our organisers, as we’re keen to make this a joyous occasion! Bike riding, like many activities, is sometimes gate kept from fats- but we want to burn some rubber and feel free too! Some come along for some wild and wonderful fat fun! 🩷

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This is an online only event, the Zoom link will be sent 24hrs before the club meeting!
For more details or to ask any questions, pop us a message on Instagram - FatLibLondon or FatClubBtn

We cannot wait to chat you about the book and to get the opportunity to speak to Charlotte <3

Keep an eye on our Instagram for details on the day on where to meet and let us know about any accessibility worries you may have!

We're excited to take a promenade around the park with you all!

Please dress for the weather and bring some water and maybe a snack with you. If there's adverse weather we will cancel the walk and give as much notice as we can.

Please do take a minute to re-read our community guidelines:

In this group, we are:

• Fat-First. Fat Liberation London was created for fat people, by fat people. Our community therefore centres large fat+ bodies first. We use self-identifying terms that are common in fat spaces (i.e. midsize, small fat, large fat, superfat and infinifat), and ask community members in smaller bodies to be considerate of the fact that our community prioritises the most marginalised bodies.
• Rooted in community. We want to bring people with shared experience together to have fun and build relationships in a friendly, accessible and non-judgemental space. We will always do our best to make our new and existing community feel welcome, and we also want members to feel comfortable organising their own meet-ups and events with others in our community.
• A safe space for intersectional identities and marginalised bodies. We aim to champion anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ inclusivity, accessibility for disabled and neurodivergent people, and anti-discrimination of all kinds. While it is an unlikely occurrence, please be aware that anyone creating unnecessary conflict or displaying malicious, prejudiced or discriminatory behaviour will be asked to leave our events. This is not a singles group! We're creating a safe space for fat people to come together in joyful friendship.
• Mindful of individual differences. We know that everyone will be in different places in their fat liberation journey, and recognise that some discussion topics, events and venues may be more accessible to some than others. We ask our community to utilise content warnings for potentially triggering conversations that may come up in events. We also aim to provide as much information as possible about event space accessibility.

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CALLING ALL GALACTIC BABES, COSMIC ROYALTY, AND SUPERNOVA SWEETHEARTS! Can you believe Fat Lib London is 2 years old? We can't either - and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than this <3

It’s time to slip into your sparkliest, most gravity-defying lewks and blast off to a night where we celebrate FAT JOY across the galaxies! 💫 This is Fat Prom: Taking Up Space, an interstellar celebration marking two glorious orbits around the sun for Fat Liberation London. Whether you're a moonbeam, a glittering galaxy, or a radiant nebula, you are welcome exactly as you are.

🌠 THE VIBE:
Prom—but make it fab, food-inclusive and FAT. Think dances and games, sashays and starbursts, all held in a safe, unapologetically fat-centred space where every body is celebrated. We'll even be voting in a royal court! If you've ever had a prom ruined by anti-fat discrimination, this is your cosmic do-over. The galaxy is watching—and it’s obsessed with you. 🌌

🍴 THE FUEL:
✨ Delicious Egyptian platters from Koshari Street—beef & chicken shawarma, falafel, quinoa and more
✨ Soft drinks provided (but feel free to bring your own booze—it’s a BYOB kind of rocket ship!)
✨ Goody bags for guests with treats and treasures from across the fat cosmos
✨ Entertainment, games and a DJ to keep you orbiting all night long
✨ Royal court prizes for celestial looks, radiant energy and out-of-this-world vibes

🛸 Come solo or with your galaxy gang - or bring a fat-friendly date!
👑 Dress up, dress big, dress you

💖 This is our space. Our night. Our universe.
Join us as we celebrate the limitless beauty of fat people taking up space—loud, proud, and glowing.

ACCESSIBILITY:
Our location is wheelchair accessible, at street level with a fully wheelchair accessible toilet and there will be plenty of seating too—feel free to DM us on instagram @fatliblondon with any venue-specific questions and we'll get answers over to you. See the main space in the pic—it's so cute!

💫 Fat Prom: Taking Up Space—because we were never meant to shrink.