June 21, 2005

"FLOATING ON AIR"

Time: 5:35 a.m.
Place: Near Piermont, N.J.

Hey man, how are you doing?

It's about 5:35 a.m. and 13 miles are in the books.

The bike is running like silk, and the hardcore training on the heavier road bike, the Trek 1200, turned out to be a good strategy. The bike I'm riding right now is a Trek 2200. It's lighter and more responsive. And I'm just zooming up the rolling hills from the George Washington Bridge into Rockland County.

The first 12 miles or so are actually in New Jersey and Route 9W is actually quite beautiful. After three or four miles of offices, including the CNBC studio, it's mostly tree-lined and rollers - rolling hills. I felt like I was floating on air on the bike.

There's a slight tailwind - maybe 5 mph at the most. It's just absolutely beautiful. Temperatures are in the 60s and right now the ride is going unbelievably well.

It was a pretty emotional moment when I left the George Washington Bridge to make the right turn and start heading north.

Posted by Jeff at June 21, 2005 05:35 AM | TrackBack
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This is for Snel the next time you talk to him...

After this experience, riding Nebraska Ave. should be a breeze - even with the potholes. See you 7/13 Mr. Guestspeaker

Posted by: Gena Torres at June 21, 2005 10:31 AM
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