Days 3 & 4
I overestimated my energy for riding PLUS blogging so I apologize for updating late but better late than never! OK so to recap, Day 3 was our “easy” day of riding. I can’t count how many people told me “no more hills”. But there were hills- I rode them. I think my definition of “hill” is different than other people’s definition. Apparently my definition of “easy” is as well because I didn’t find much during a 200 mile ride easy! Anyway, we left Trenton and rode to Bridgewater, NJ. There was a shortcut option but I decided to ride since I had help on Day 2. I should explain that “help” comes in 2 forms- a push on the seat from Chris or another motorcycle escort. OR the form I opted for where you can get into the SAG van for a rest. I did NOT want to do this but my body was “toast” (my new word I learned this weekend) and wasn’t going up another hill at that moment. I have to add that the time I spent in the van hydrating and eating goo and was the most FUN I have had in so long. Seriously- Al and Glenn if you end up reading this I swear I can’t remember the last time I laughed that hard. I was sad to get out and continue on my way! But I was happy to grab some Dunkin Donuts and make the rest of the trip with Evan, my day 2 riding partner and new BFF- here we are below:
Amy & Evan
OK so back to Day 3…sunny, rolling hills, a perfect ride – 54 miles. I rode the back ½ of the ride with Jeff (thanks Jeff for staying with me!) and we all rolled into Bridgewater, ate BBQ, boarded buses and headed to NYC where we had Sunday night on our own and I met up with my family for dinner. One beer about put me into a sleep coma and I headed back to the hotel and set my alarm for 5:45 so I could ride Central Park in the morning with Team Hershey (because after 3 days on a bike, why not?). Around 8:30 we all gathered for our ceremonial finish through NYC where we ended at FOX and Friends- hopefully some of you were able to catch of us on the news! My parents and Rod were there to see me and the entire weekend and finish were simply amazing and unforgettable. 200 miles – I still can’t believe I did that and the adrenalin still hasn’t worn off yet!
