Yesterday’s unpleasant climb to the hotel was today’s dream start. We flew down the hill and wished the descent lasted longer. From there it was only a short ride to the trail which took us toward NYC. Our first point of interest was a historic house, Van Cortlandt Manor, just a few miles from our start. However, it was not meant to provide an interesting stop or pictures. It was closed for renovations and surrounded by a high privacy fence. So, we continued onward as the rain began. Once we got closer to NYC we were “blessed” with city traffic and impatient drivers. The rain got heavier as we approached the trail that would take us to the George Washington bridge that crossed the Hudson River. That trail was closed and we had to find an alternate route to the bridge which meant more cycling on busy streets, as the rain got heavier. After a few misdirections we finally crossed into New Jersey. Again we encountered a closed trail but knew we needed to head south along the Hudson River.
Twenty miles into our ride we were soaked and pulled into a shopping center looking for some relief from the rain. That's when lightning struck, the “figurative” lightning. We had 57 miles to go and decided that continuing on our bikes was not too smart. We hired an Uber that took us to our hotel in Somerset. The easiest 57 miles that we have had on any bike trip.
Today was a first for Joe and Jeff. The only restaurant near our hotel was in fact attached to the hotel. It was a Hooters Restaurant. Neither of us have ever been to a Hooters and wondered if it would live up to the male sexual fantasy. Sorry to report that the food was not that good either.
Pictures (Yes, we have some in spite of the shortened day!)
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