Making unnecessary long rides...necessary!
Traffic heading into the city wasn’t too bad (before rush-hour). I exited down in the South Bronx and took a little bridge, near the Fordham exit, over the Harlem River into Manhattan. From there I took the streets (some urban backroads) near the river, behind a power plant, to the very northern beginning of the FDR Drive (that not too many people know about). I took the gentrified East River, south past Yankee Stadium, all the way home. I parked my bike on my street, right near my apartment building, unloaded, then hiked everything upstairs, opened the door, and threw my gear inside. Back on the street, as I walked the pavement towards a corner bodega (no grass, no mountains, no stream here), I recalled how wonderful the last few days were. It was actually a ‘wake up’ call and a lesson for me, to slow down, to learn how to relax, and to pay more attention to enjoying life. After paying the cashier, I approached the counter and removed my freshly ground double espresso from the pick-up shelf. Then I went by the window of the shop and sat at a table that looked out on the street. I took a sip…as a couple on a cruiser rolled by two up. Tomorrow I’ll ride again somewhere. I hope as much fun as today though. …(or the last four days)… Home sweet home!
Excerpt from “Search For Espresso†The OTHMC Mountain Tour, 2004
MIND SET
"May God in Heaven fulfill abundantly the prayers which are pronounced over you and your bikes on this occasion of the Blessing of the Bikes. May God bless your going out and coming in; May the Lord be with you at home and on the road. May He accompany you when you start on your many journeys: May He fill your lives abundantly with many blessings; May He keep all your rides safe. May His mercy, grace and love shine upon your every path."
i repeat
"Live to ride & ride to eat!"
"..may i take your order?"
"..water, coffee?"
"Welcome back, your dreams were your ticket out Welcome back, to that same old place that you laughed about..."
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. ..any music to suit my mood..this could range from southerm rock to classic rock to classical music to top 40 and club music to salsa, jazz to blues and back.. ..i'm an ex-bartender so i've enjoyed it all..
The Wild One
Easy Rider
...The Motorcycle Diaries
..and new to the list
"...over here!"
angel abend ..people take for granted that a car or truck will always see you. ..it might be their fault totally, but if you get hit (even by accident) will you be around to tell the story?.. P L E A S E ride carefully and keep safe always!!!
..every damn person involved with the WTC
..and these guys! ...they don't ever get enough credit
... god speed tweedy !