On May 4th, three TeamOne members (Chet, John, and Z) went on their second out-of-state road trip to participate in New York City’s Bike Tour (5 Boro BikeNYC) 40-mile course traversing all five boroughs (Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island).
This trip was the first time Chet and John visited the big apple, and they wanted to see some of the sites before the ride and more after. This city is well known by Z so he was nominated by a democratic vote (2 to 1) to be the official tour guide. Z, acting as a tour guide, quickly found out that the city had changed since the last time he visited.
Disclaimer: You can skip to the 13-minute video now which conveys a visual summary of the four days or read a day by day detailed description of their stay in NYC. 🙂
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This was a great trip to bond with friends while sightseeing in the best city in the world. There were many things to do and see in such a short period of time, and they surpassed their sightseeing goals. The team felt many positive emotions when leaving New York City.
These team members have learned from their first road trip and made sure the bathroom had a good functioning ventilation system. 🙂 Follow the link if you would like to read the First Road Trip Story: “Augusta, GA Half Ironman – Chet’s Story” https://teamonecycle.com/2012/09/2012-augusta-ga-half-ironman-chet/
Top 5 Lessons Learned from the Trip
- The health effects of dairy on the male body, no bueno
- You have to leave Manhattan to fill your car with gas because there isn’t a gas station in Manhattan
- The difference of Water-Resistant vs Waterproof cycling gear
- Never ask for fresh ground pepper with your mouth full of refreshments at Antica Ristorante, if you would like to maintain a shred of diginity
- What NYC street water really smells like once it has dried on your cycling clothing
Event Day Statistics
This is the course charted by one of the TeamOne members who participated in the 35-mile route.
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Provided by Jun @ 18mph Studio
Until the team takes the next road trip …
Ciao,
TeamOne
Looks like a great ride, well done!
Sounds like a great time in New York City, you covered a lot of pavement, the riding in the rain not so much. 2 out of 3 still for makes for a great time.
Wow, riding all 5 boroughs, streets all to yourselves. What a ride! Not to mention that you also went to see the best team in baseball, the Yankees; had a sandwich from Katz (did anyone have what Sally had?), and took a stroll around Cafe Wah?, nice. Reading your experience takes me right there with you. The only thing missing is seeing the skaters in Central Park. I would love to do this next year with the team. Count me in for 2020.
BTW: You captured many great moments in your images and the video reminds me why I love New York … lights, camera, action!!!