“Your on your bike!!!! Do you know it’s raining?”
“Of course I know it’s raining. Why do you think I’m wearing rain gear?” Continue reading “Did You Ride Today?”
Did You Ride Today?
A Very Serene Bike Ride
It turned out to be a nice morning and there was a club bike ride scheduled to begin at 10 AM. That was too late for me and since this 25 mile East Bay Bike Path route in Rhode Island was a ride I had done dozens of times, I decide on an earlier start. (And finish). Continue reading “A Very Serene Bike Ride”
One Day Bike Events
There are a few local one day bike events that any biker rider worth their salt should have on their to do list. There is one local “bucket list” ride that everyone should do at least once.
Bike Touring
For years the website crazyguyonabike was the go to journal host for those who traveled by bike. People from around the world post their bike adventures that ranged from the week long ride along the Erie Canal to the multi year bike ride around the world. Crazy guy had a build in audience that gave the riders the motivation to keep their journal up to date to satisfy their fans. It’s where I caught the bug by following the journal of a 25 year old NYC kid riding his bike across America solo.
2016 NYC Bike Tour Registration
Registration begins on the 12th at 10 AM. Join team “amidnightrider.com” and come ride with us.
Register for the 2016 TD Five Boro Bike Tour! from Bike New York on Vimeo.
Even the Salt Water Froze
This post is just a front for the video at the end. Skip all this and scroll down.
As I rode by the salt marsh I could hear the crackling of the ice breaking away. The over night temperature was in the single digits, but the day eventually warmed to 40 F. Continue reading “Even the Salt Water Froze”
Feels Like Nine!!!!
Every morning right around 6:30 AM I go outside in my pajama bottoms, tee shirt and slippers to retrieve the newspaper from the foot of my driveway. This morning, that task took my breath away. Continue reading “Feels Like Nine!!!!”
Writing Assignment 1
Blogging 101 writings assignment #1. Who am I? What am I doing here?
My name is John and I am amidnightrider. Continue reading “Writing Assignment 1”
It’s Time For Bike Events Planning
New York City Five Boroughs Bike Tour
There are two really spectacular bike events that will be upon us lickity split.
Registration opens on January 12th for the NYC Five Boroughs Bike Tour and it sells out very quickly. Riding the traffic free streets of Manhattan, Da Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and crossing five bridges make the $90 entrance fee well worth the cost. If you like riding your bike and want to do one of the premier rides in the world, this is a definite bucket list item. CLICK HERE for the web page. We can create our own team which will give all of us a good start time.
The Boston Midnight Marathon Bike Ride.
It’s an unorganized (sort of) ride. Everyone is on their own, but there is a group that for $30, will transport your bike from South Station to Hopkinton. Another $10 to get yourself there on the commuter train and wah laa, you ready to ride back to Boston beginning at midnight with a thousand like minded bike enthusiasts.
The streets are pretty empty at this time and if you are worried about drunk drivers and such, keep in mind that there is a police presence along the entire route as the workers set up barriers and prepare the course. Follow them on Facebook HERE, to stay tuned.
Entering the New Year With A Dip In The Ocean
It was a pretty good day to begin the new year. An early morning ride to the waterfront for the annual Polar Plunge. I couldn’t imaging myself doing this. In the summer when the water temperature is in the 70’s, it takes me quite a while before I can get myself to fully get into the water. Today the water temperature was 47.
When the cannon fired and people ran into the ocean, it was nothing but fun. Every person enjoyed themselves so much it was crazy. Laughter, shouts of glee and although many were in and out very quickly, there were also many who remained in the water for quite a while.
A Midnight Rider 