Going Really Fast

You might disagree, but I find that some of my happiest moments on a bicycle are when I got myself a large open stretch of intersection free road ahead of me and I can get my speed on. I am talking panting, leg mashing, red faced, frothy sweat, speed blasting. Just letting the throttle open and seeing just how fast and for how long you can get your bicycle to fly. The kind of biking that leaves you bent over and heaving after. Never do I feel more alive.

Even though this has been the winter that wasn’t most of my speed work has been done indoors on the rollers this winter. To aid in the pursuit of speed, I have found that a good sound track will help you get the job done. I don’t advocate listening to music when you ride in traffic, but will make exceptions if you are in a suitable location. So below is my “go really fast” sound track.

These songs were not picked because they are “good” music, but rather for their cadence, beat, and the order was chosen to present some time to “rest.” (lots of youtube videos below, click to keep reading)

What songs do you listen to get your speed on?

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Do You Cycle? Do You Play Dixieland Music? Want To Join A Cycling Dixieland Band?

In my internet travels I bumped into this fun website, announcing the formation of a cycling dixieland band. Go check it out for more details.

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Join the world’s first biking dixieland band!

I’m putting together a dixieland band on wheels! All I’ve got so far is myself and my ridiculous idea – so I’m looking for some solid musicians who are also keen cyclists.

We won’t play while riding, but we should be able to carry all of our kit on bikes so we can participate in group rides, parades, and community events. This will be easier for some than others, but I will be riding my Christiania cargo trike, with plenty of room for an amp and some other unwieldy equipment.

I anticipate that most of our summer performances will be at outdoor events relating to cycling in some way, but as we progress musically, we may also take on gigs without the bikes. I’d like to start rehearsing in February so we’re ready to go this Spring.

I’ve got trombone covered, but here are the other players I need:

* Trumpet
* Clarinet/tenor sax
* Guitar/banjo
* Bass/tuba
* Piano
* Drums

More here

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Open Mic/Benefit For New Community Bike Shop

This looks interesting, free music at least.

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Friday, November 20 at the Eliconia House, (32 Mansfield St, Allston) 7pm-ish

The Eliconia house is throwing an open mic/benefit…party! Our goal is to raise some money so we can buy important (and kinda expensive) bicycle tools. Then we can have open hours for folks to come by and use the tools to fix their own bike, and more importantly LEARN how to fix their own bike. Eventually we will host workshops and other informative bike-related activities! Bikes are fun, good for you, and good for the earth! So, come and support the project… bring some donations (money, bike tools, GOOD bike parts)

If you wish to perform (which would be rad!), please show up on the earlier side, closer to 7, so we can organize the musical acts.
Bicycle-themed performances are encouraged 🙂

As usual, no bad vibes, illegal drugs, or oppressive behavior. We thank you and love you very much.

peace,
-D.Scan

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Dave Scandurra
www.myspace.com/excitedpeople
www.myspace.com/changethroughmusic

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Bike To The Sea’s Bicycle Blues

Like music? Like bikes? Like the blues? Check this email I just got.

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Bike to the Sea’s Bicycle Blues – this Sat, Nov 14

Bicycle Blues! a fantastic night featuring “Melanie and the Blue Shots”, all to benefit the Northern Strand Community Trail which will pass through Everett, Malden, Revere, Saugus, and Lynn. A great band for a great cause. This is a rare Boston area appearance for this beloved central Mass band.

Whether you like to dance or listen to good blues, come support this all-purpose trail. Sat. Nov. 14, 8-11pm at First Parish in Malden, 2 Elm St., three blocks west of the Malden Center T. $15. Free parking in the Beebe School lot. Cash bar and snacks. Go to http://www.biketothesea.com Annual meeting will be held at 7.

This trail will be a wonderful addition to the area. Imagine a trail for walking and biking, for all ages, and free for all. And the band is fantastic! Melanie grew up in this area and she is coming back with her band especially to help the trail.

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Bike Loving Band Ginger Ninjas In Boston

The Ginger Ninjas, who are traveling the world on bicycle, are going to be in Boston! And Tomorrow (Thursday) night they will be presenting a workshop about their bicycle powered Sound System and giving us a concert too! It will be going down from 7pm-12 at 32 Mansfield St, Allston. , so give David a call if you have any more questions at 774-994-0333. Check out the Ginger Ninjas’ Myspace for some videos and more about what they do. http://www.myspace.com/gingermyninja

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