I finally got back on my Madone and hit the road. I cycled 33.48 miles from Woodcliff Lake to Nyack Beach State Park (and back). I actually felt pretty good considering I haven’t ridden in many weeks. The weather was still comfortable in the morning hours (80’s), but it did start to get a bit hot and humid towards the end of my ride. Yup, summer is still here.

I’ve rode this route many times in the past year and never really stopped to read some of the historical signs scattered along the way. I guess I’ve always been concerned about getting a good workout in and would just zoom by everything. Well, today I took it easy and decided to mix up a workout with some site seeing. Glad I did. I took a bunch of pics with my iPhone and posted them (via wireless) in an album on Facebook. It really is amazing how much history is in the NJ/NY area. I’ve always known it, but have always took it for granted (shame on me!). Next time you’re driving around Bergen County or Rockland, take a peek at some of those blue historical signs… there are a lot of them and it’s pretty impressive.

BTW, Rockland County seemed like the place to be today… they had the 19th Annual South Nyack Ten Miler Race, a street fair in downtown Nyack, and even some kayaking event on the Hudson River near Memorial Park. Booyah!