If a uniballer can do it, so can we...: July 2009

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Welcome to the Empire State!

Day 3 was probably the most scenic stage of the tour. We started off with a 1 1/2 hour ferry ride across the Long Island Sound to Orient Point. From there it was 60 miles of panoramic vineyards and breathtaking farmlands. We got to Smithtown pretty late and were worried we wouldn't find any food but as the pictures show we had a major feast!

Bike, Beer, BBQ; always a good combination!

Enjoy the snaps!

Stats
Distance: 60.76 miles
Avg. Speed: 12.3
Max Speed: 33
Time: 4:55"21

good morning newwwww london!

why so grumpy??

i like oj

awesome breakfast

monica's state street diner

waiting for the ferry

goodbye CT!

happy on the ferry

beautiful beaches

jon's artisitc shot

jon taking a nap

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on the sun deck

Welcome to New York!

start of route 25

refreshing lemonade for 50 cents!

vino land!

the vineyards

jon likes Long Island!

more vineyards in the background

surprisingly good pizza

awesome scenery...

milkyway #3 (somewhere in L.I.)

huge flag by Smithtown

home for the night! Econolodge!

excited for some BBQ!

beef brisket!

ribs!!!

yummmmy!

Mmmmm....beer....

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg! (yes that's a real word)

Day 2 was all about one thing: Endurance. This was the longest stage of the tour with about 70 miles of epic riding but I absolutely loved every part of it, from the beautiful towns we passed by to the gorgeous scenery we rode through. Connecticut is absolutely beautiful and I would definitely recommend biking through the Constitution state if you ever find yourself in a bike tour. We basically rode the whole of Connecticut from the MA-CT border to the port city of New London. It was a long ride but it was definitely worth it. Next stop: The Empire State!

Stats
Distance: 70.30 miles
Avg. Speed: 11.9
Max Speed: 35.4
Time: 5'52"07