This is a block away from my apartment. A beautiful view for a neighborhood.
I rode on my bike up north on this path earlier today. The day was cool and the clouds were out. No sun in my eyes. The wind was in my face, so it was a bit of work to ride, but good work.
At about 95th street, I looked down at my tires and they looked flat or very out of air. Being a novice, I did not know which. I did know that if the tire was flat and I continued to ride, I could very well ruin the wheels. So I got off my bike and walked it to 106th Street and Columbus where I bought my bike. Luckily, the tires only needed air. They fixed my gears, too, which needed tweaking. Luckily, I have service for life at the bike shop.
I, of course, would have turned back around and hopped on the path back down the Hudson. But the woman I know at the shop suggested I head east to Central Park, ride through the park and cut back to the Hudson over 59th Street. I am so glad I did. I do miss the park now that I have moved downtown. It was wonderful to be in the city's largest green oasis. Lots of people out and about. Truly like you are not in the city.
We have been super lucky with the weather lately. It won't be long before the cold sets in. I am glad I have gotten some good rides in on my bike. I am proud that I finally purchased the thing. I wanted to buy one for so long and finally, I did it.
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