The Longest Day

When I left New York the skies were grey and the threat of rain lingered. I pointed in the direction of Baltimore and began pedaling, pedaling hard. My cousin Jason had offered to let me stay with him and his family in Baltimore. I had planned on making this a two day trip but the combination of bad weather and solid suburbia between New York and Baltimore convinced me to try to make it one shot.

This was the longest I have ever spent on a bike. I started in Manhattan, continued through Delaware, traversed my way through Philly, and ended in Baltimore. I pedaled hard and fast. I kept my head down, only took breaks when I absolutely had to and battled the rain, traffic, and big city slums. My mind (and butt) was numb and my legs felt like noodles.

At last I made it, I didn't think I could but I did. It turns out a warm shower and bed can be big motivator to get you to do things you didn't think were possible.