105 miles later...

The ride was amazing! I still can't believe I biked that much! Wow, what an experience. Thank you all who supported me through my fundraising and with your encouraging words! A proper recap with pictures to come by the end of the week!

Yummy Veggies--

Before I had to drop my bike off last Thursday night I picked up my CSA at the 14th St Y. Here's a sampling of this week's yummy-ness. I heart my local produce!

35 Miles...

Well Sunday I went for my last BIG RIDE before the RIDE weekend! Wow it's almost here. I was pretty exhausted after my ride, but definitely could have done more. (Good thing because Sunday is 55, and Monday is 55!)

I'll admit I am getting bored of the NYC routes. I seem to have maxed out the sights (unless I cross more bridges). Which I will eventually do, but it wasn't happening Sunday.

We received a packing list & have to drop our bikes off on the Upper West Side Thursday night (which means I'll get in a decent ride before dropping off my bike). Then Friday morning we board the bus to take us to the grounds where we will be staying all weekend. I am so excited to be in nature for four days!

I am going to have so much to report after the weekend! Stay tuned.

Biking Buddies

I biked around Holmdel with dad this past weekend. He has improved his biking & endurance so much in the past few weeks. Go Dad! The Bike New York website is even highlighting Monmouth County! Go Jerz.

Little Wrap-Up and Musings

It's super hot now..

Wow so much harder to bike long distances in this thick blanket of heat. Over the weekend and past few days I have been mostly biking on a stationary bike inside. Ahhh air conditioning :-)

Mileage.
Last night I made it out to Central Park. I love biking on Tuesday nights, when the Team-n-Training runners are training. So much inspiration & motivation fills the air. I also have a few friends training for marathons & it was so much fun to look out for them, then spot them, and bike alongside them. (Ring my bell as well!) Love my bell. So Batsheva, Naomi & Tara, you go girls and I loved seeing you last night!

New Gear.
I also recently purchased a new seat & after a few attempts I got the new one on myself. (I was very excited about this) Thanks to a hint Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty! It was great riding on my new comfy seat last night. I logged 13 miles.

Motivated Friends.
Jen & Matt both purchased bikes! Woo hoo. Jen can now go on some rides with me. Daniel's been biking up a storm -Brooklyn rides and all-, and my Dad has been biking as well. I enjoy hearing how my friends have picked up biking, and I hope I motivated them a little bit!

30 Miles: Hot Hazy & Humid...

So on Sunday I biked & biked & biked. Loving my new pedometer, which told me how far I was going. It's a different feeling like being on the treadmill. I'm thinking ok just a few more, just a few more. I ended up going up the NYC Greenway all the way to the GW bridge. Last time I went to the bridge I was on roads, not the Greenway. Under the bridge is a cute lighthouse which I wanted to finally see up close in person. There is even a book written about it called The Little Red Lighthouse. Was a great ride, I was exhausted as ever due to the Heat--hoping to get some more LONG biking in after Danna's Bridal Shower Sunday! This week I've done a few bits here & there, but I save long milage for Sundays.

Weekly Milage

So I started biking religiously during the week (which is a must-do since the ride is one month away!!!!!!!) Central Park evenings are such a scene. There are groups training for marathons, packs of bikers, and HILLS. Oh those Central Park Hills. This week I was able to really enjoy my pedometer and see my average speed vs. how far I was going. Love it! Over the weekend I went with my dad to purchase a bicycle helmet at the Bicycle Hub in Marlboro. A cute little shop & now we can safely ride the Monmouth County roads together. I would also like to give a shout out to Aunt Heidi & Uncle Steven who have been biking together this summer! You guys are awesome - hope to join you soon. I love hearing about cycling adventures.

I love looking at the Cycling Jerseys of the hard core cyclists in Central Park. I am LUSTING for this---