Things seem to be very familiar in Manhattan: Most of the same stores are shuttered; they have taken up a layer of blacktop on 79th ST; I have too much mail to read through.
PR Parade today. No riding west of Park Ave. Summer in the big town!!
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Moon over JFK
Back on the ground in NYC. A cool 72 degrees early Sunday morning.
Things seem to be very familiar in Manhattan: Most of the same stores are shuttered; they have taken up a layer of blacktop on 79th ST; I have too much mail to read through.
PR Parade today. No riding west of Park Ave. Summer in the big town!!
Things seem to be very familiar in Manhattan: Most of the same stores are shuttered; they have taken up a layer of blacktop on 79th ST; I have too much mail to read through.
PR Parade today. No riding west of Park Ave. Summer in the big town!!
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Last Call
On my last day in town, I was up early, put wash in, and got on the bike before 6:45 AM ET. The sun was just cresting the water but the humidity was already heading up, with temps to top out in the low 90's.
On my way 'round, I waited at one of the Intracoastal Waterway bridges that was up, allowing boats to pass (only large ones require bridge openings). There were a few REAL cyclists there, as we head across to the peninsula. I said good morning and then joked "I wish I had a real bike down here". They laughed and said "hey, you will get good training on that bike!". I agreed and quipped "better to train at noon today", which they replied "well, even better at 3PM!".
It has been a good and productive trip, but it comes to a close. I leave later this evening but will probably make this period of time in my plans going forward: mostly moderate temperatures, nice riding.
This pic of the Ocean over Deerfield Beach was taken in the morning a week or so ago.....There are showers in the distance.
I leave you with what I was singing to myself on the Coast Highway this morning...Keep on riding!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I11t5mj9FOk
On my way 'round, I waited at one of the Intracoastal Waterway bridges that was up, allowing boats to pass (only large ones require bridge openings). There were a few REAL cyclists there, as we head across to the peninsula. I said good morning and then joked "I wish I had a real bike down here". They laughed and said "hey, you will get good training on that bike!". I agreed and quipped "better to train at noon today", which they replied "well, even better at 3PM!".
It has been a good and productive trip, but it comes to a close. I leave later this evening but will probably make this period of time in my plans going forward: mostly moderate temperatures, nice riding.
This pic of the Ocean over Deerfield Beach was taken in the morning a week or so ago.....There are showers in the distance.
I leave you with what I was singing to myself on the Coast Highway this morning...Keep on riding!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I11t5mj9FOk
Friday, June 6, 2014
Standing Down
After my last few days of vacation and back to work (one vacation day got interrupted by work!), I am now gathering my shells and getting ready to head back north where it seems that the temps have become compatible with living.
I have been riding just about every other day, in between the occasional showers and one day and a half of torrential downpours. It is nice to be able to spend 5 minutes getting ready and being in the saddle almost immediately. Obviously, I have gotten some color while here but the breezes have been a comfort to offset the occasional direct sunlight.
To be done
On the docket to think about are replacing the locks, figuring out what is up with the truck idle (my brother unsuccessfully fought this for years), and thinking about a few projects that would be useful here.
**
It has been a perfect 3 weeks here where I have relaxed, entertained, worked, and been a Floridian at Chalet #2. Oh yeah, and I did accomplish one of the main goals of coming here: The truck radio and speakers are installed.
Will I be able to get comfortable in my boring 'hood in NY? Sure...I am pretty adaptable...
Until next time, when the winds pick up and I have to get out of town.
I have been riding just about every other day, in between the occasional showers and one day and a half of torrential downpours. It is nice to be able to spend 5 minutes getting ready and being in the saddle almost immediately. Obviously, I have gotten some color while here but the breezes have been a comfort to offset the occasional direct sunlight.
To be done
On the docket to think about are replacing the locks, figuring out what is up with the truck idle (my brother unsuccessfully fought this for years), and thinking about a few projects that would be useful here.
**
It has been a perfect 3 weeks here where I have relaxed, entertained, worked, and been a Floridian at Chalet #2. Oh yeah, and I did accomplish one of the main goals of coming here: The truck radio and speakers are installed.
Will I be able to get comfortable in my boring 'hood in NY? Sure...I am pretty adaptable...
Until next time, when the winds pick up and I have to get out of town.
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