very simple

Unlike last weekend, when I had to sit at home all day waiting for the cable guy, who showed up exactly the last minute of my service “window”, today I got to get up early and take advantage of Summer Streets. Which was fabulous. It got a little crowded at times, and there were these REALLY annoying joggers running in formation who insisted on running in the “bike” half of the split bike/runner lane on the brooklyn bridge (they wouldn’t have been quite so annoying if they didn’t condescendingly lecture bicyclists about keeping out of their way to boot), but all-in-all, a really nice way to spend a Saturday morning. I’m definitely doing it again next week.

For those who are interested, here’s a general approximation of the path I took. the blue “points” are where I stopped and dropped a pin in google maps on my iphone when I got the chance.

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I also took some photos, but I need to get them off of my camera first before they get posted.

I’m also trying to figure out how, if the “official” summer streets route is 6.9 miles (meaning 13.8 when doubled), AND i biked over from the west side through the park (adding at least a mile on the way over since I followed traffic and went down and around), AND I tacked on a ride over the brooklyn bridge at the end, google maps is saying that my route is just under 14 miles. It doesn’t make any sense.

Tags: cycling, new york city