Stats:
71.5 Miles
3068 Elevation gain
3068 Elevation gain
So Drew's app malfunctioned today so our stats are a bit more like "guesstimates" but oh well...! Today was a beautiful ride and we finally crossed the New York State border (hooray for being out of the hills of Connecticut!)
We had a beautiful climb up Bear Mountain where we had beautiful views of the Hudson. We stopped for lunch at a scenic overlook that was just goregeous. Bike & Build founder, Marc Bush, joined us for lunch and then did the rest of the ride into Middletown, NY with us. It was really cool to talk to him and kind of pick his brain about Bike & Build.
Crossing the Hudson RiverI have fully embraced what we on Bike & Build refer to as "the granny gear." The granny gear is the lowest gear you can have on your bike and it has saved my life over the past few days. Yes, at times, I look like a total tool spinning my legs inappropriately fast on flat stretches, but man oh man, does it help. I am totally ok with taking my sweet time, its a marathon, not a sprint (just like Floralia, haha...kinda) Sorry for the lame jokes, I am writing this and I am so incredibly fried!
When we arrived in Middletown, we were able to shower at the local firehouse. I was so grateful for that hot shower, you have no idea. Post ride, we are hands down, the smelliest group of people I have ever been around. Yes, boys, I believe Bike & Build may give you Jerries a run for your money in terms of smelliness. I know, I didn' think it was possible either. Anyway, the firehouse was such a cool building and everyone there was incredibly nice. After hanging out and stretching our EXTREMELY sore butts, we had yet another lovely meal with our hosts.
On to Pennsylvania! Hooray!
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