I rode to a Luncheon today for a distraction of the inauguration . On the way back I couldn’t resist some of the things that caught my attention.
Photo Shoot by Bike
I went for a bike ride around town to take some photos that would allow me to work on my new editing software. It was a sultry January day on the SouthCoast of Massachusetts with an approaching winter storm on the horizon. I got the photo shoot done in plenty of time and actually the rain didn’t begin till after the editing was done.
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2017 Fairhaven Photo Shoot by Bike from John Sullivan on Vimeo.
NYC Five Boroughs Tour Registration
On the first Sunday in May, 32,000 cyclists of all skill levels come from around the world to roll through every borough of New York City on streets totally free of cars. For one day, the roads are yours, the bridges are yours, the City is yours—there’s no better way to experience the Big Apple. Produced in conjunction with the City of New York, the TD Five Boro Bike Tour Presented by REI is the largest charitable bike ride in the U.S., with proceeds funding our free bike education programs. Last year alone, we taught bike skills to more than 17,000 kids and adults. When you ride with Bike New York, you’re helping us in our mission to empower more New Yorkers to grab life by the handlebarsNoon tomorrow, January 10, registration opens for the 40th Five Boroughs Bike Tour. I will register “amidnightrider.com” as a team again this year. Anyone is welcome to join during registration. Joining “amidnightrider.com” does not bind you to anything, it simply gets you a really good start time. There is a good chance we won’t even see each other over the weekend.
I heard the registration will be $100 this year. It gives many pause, but having done this event eight times I can honestly say that $100 is well worth it. And it’s for charity. 32,000 will register, but once you get going and things spread out, you will be riding in clusters of a lot less numbers. Like the photo at the top of this page. A hundred or so is a good estimate of people within a pitching wedge distance of your bike.
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Ride the 2017 TD Five Boro Bike Tour! from Bike New York on Vimeo.
A Winter Wonderland
Lucy and Owen Enjoy Their First Winter Snow of the Year.
Let It Snow
There was never any doubt that I would ride to the fitness center today. As soon as I left my driveway, my professor friend from Mass Maritime detoured off the bike path where he was walking his dog, to berate me for riding my bike in the snow. He was aghast that not only was I riding in the snow but also that my tires were not knobby. I reminded him that he does not ride bikes so his opinion about riding in the snow had no merit.
There is a prediction of a foot of snow tomorrow so I’m predicting that riding my bike will again go on hold. However……… I just might install my studded tired tonight. It won’t do me any good on the unplowed MUP, buticy route 6 will be fine with the studs.
2017 January 6th Snow Ride from John Sullivan on Vimeo.
There Is A Better Way
I needed to make a run to the market for some stuff. Walking to my car in the driveway, I looked up at the moon and Jupiter staring at me through a clear dark sky. It was 29 F, no wind and actually quite comfortable. I opened the car door, hit the garage opener and walked back to get one of my bikes.
The 2 mile ride to the market was relaxing and comfortable. On the return, riding the multi use path through the saltmarshes, a fox, a fisher cat and another small animal crossed my path. They were ahhhhh moments making me glad I rode the bike and didn’t drive.
Light snow is predicted for the morning commute to the fitness center. After tonight’s ride, I’m looking forward riding my bike. It’s just a better way to get there.
The Annual New Year’s Day Polar Plunge
2017 Polar Plunge from John Sullivan on Vimeo.
Stuck
We are on our way home to Boston from Albuquerque and it looks like we will be spending the night in Minneapolis because of weather delays. Soooo, the breakfast ride Tuesday morning is out of the question. Three of us do plan on a 50 mile spin from home in Fairhaven Ma. to the Cape Cod Canal on Wednesday. The question of the day is “how many bridges cross the canal?”
Christmas in Santa Fe
After flying into Denver, we spent a couple of days with the kids in Lafayette, CO. We did the mandatory trip to Cheyenne, WY for Sue’s shopping extravaganza at Sierra Trading Post. I usually sit around reading a paper or a magazine and count the hours till she is finished shopping. She always asks if I need anything and I always say, I don’t. Mostly because I really don’t want to do that much shopping.
After two hours or so I got a text to join her at the twice returned section of the warehouse. There I found a stack of shoes to try on with red price tags. Twice returned usually means someone ordered them on line, they didn’t fit, and were returned. Twice. By the end of the shopping spree, she had a pair of shoes and a couple of items of clothing. I walked out with six pair of shoes. Each retailing for over $100 with only one pair costing more than twenty bucks. Such deals.
We stopped for the night in Salida where we also picked up a camping trailer. The kids will be vacationing in California after spending Christmas in Santa Fe. S mountain in the center of town is turned into a giant tree for the holiday season.
The drive to Santa Fe, crossing the mountains in the snow towing a camper was interesting, to say the least.
We are spending three nights with #1 son’s mother in law and that side of the family, eating and drinking way too much in Santa Fe. Just as Christmas is supposed to be celebrated.
A Midnight Rider 