Progress was a little slow after the long ride in my last post, in subsequent rides my good right knee decided to play up. So i decided to stay off the bike (again) for the next few days. I was due to take part in the Little Lumpy Sportive at the weekend but decided that hills should probably be avoided. Instead I joined mentor Matt and fellow etaper Kevin for 2 laps of the flat-ish Windsor triathlon route, which was good and not too painful! A trip to the physio confirmed the right knee issue is not too serious, he strapped it up and now it's feeling much better. So, onwards and upwards!
I went for a lovely ride round Richmond Park this morning, it was great to be out in the sunshine. I definitely need to get fitter though, my heart rate was far too high and I was at the back of the group. I am determined to nail this though and am all the more spurred on by the workshop we had a Sky yesterday.
On to more positive things: bike shopping! My Specialized Dolce Sport definitely isn't going to cut it! I've seen a bike fitter who has looked at my bike and recommended sizing for a new bike, he has also managed to get me a really good deal on a Pinarello FP2 in Sky colours. So now I have a dilemma, the Boardman or the Pinarello ?? White or Blue? British or Italian? Value or extravagance? Pragmatism or passion? Rival or Shimano?! A bike test on Saturday should be the decider, watch this space...
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