Saturday, 27 January 2007

26/01/07 - Bike ride (and a concert)

Took the new bike out for a spin this morning. Managed 17 miles in just over 1hr 10mins. Data suggests I kept an average heart rate of 153bpm with a max of 181bpm. I did a couple of serious climbs (well, serious for Surrey) so I could get used to the different gear ratios (and the Look pedals - they are a bit clumsier than SPDs).

Was a fantastic experience and one completely removed from riding an MTB. The main difference is the distance you can cover in a relatively short distance, and in relative comfort. I was expecting to be in all sorts of pain afterwards, but I was remarkably relaxed. I think I'm going to get the bug....

Off to see a hero of mine tonight - Will Oldham or Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - who is playing at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on the South Bank. Can't wait. I've seen him before and he is stunning live. Check him out on Wikipedia, I highly recommend his latest album 'The Letting Go'. Here's a pic of the man himself:

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