Pedaling Through the City

While the fanfare of Summer of Deb* may be fading as we get older and seek adventures outside of the city or country, the concept will always remain close to heart. The motto has always been to pursue, explore, and participate in new adventures. With that in mind, my goal this year is to be more active, sporty, and be outside as much as possible. A few weeks ago I did some free kayaking in the Hudson River at Pier 96. Totally awesome. This weekend was the 4th of July. and my bike has finally come out of hiding. I took it out for its first of many excursions through Brooklyn and NYC. I rode from my humble abode to the Brooklyn Promenade over the Brooklyn Bridge, across Reade Street, over the West Side Highway, down to Battery Park over by the waters edge, up Broadway and back over the bridge. About 6 or 7 miles according to one of my friends. It was totally cool coming down off the bridge. I just need to buy a bell, since pedestrians don't know how to share the walkways. My butt still hurts, but it was super fun!

So what's next? Well riding the bike will be a focus this summer. I've been studying the NYC Bike Map and planning out the best routes to Prospect Park and Coney Island. Sailing in the Hudson has been on the list for a few years now, time to cross that off. Anyone know of where the closest batting cage is? Mini Golf? Outdoor Yoga? (you get the idea)

The Deborahs will be traveling throughout the summer, so we will keep you updated on our journey.

*Summer of Deb (circa 2001) was a self initiated program decided to start living life to its fullest by seeing and doing things in NYC. What was the point of living in NYC if you weren't taking advantage of all the cool things (even the touristy things). The first summer included all the basics: Bryant Park Movies, Cloisters, Concerts, etc) to some special events like the Brooklyn Cyclones' Ladies Clinic, Trapeze, Saratoga Racetrack, Governor Island, Fire Island... Gosh, I don't think I ever kept a list. Mainly the plan it get together with friends and have good times.