The Oil Drum: Local

I biked to work this morning, from Lower Manhattan to the Upper East Side. Most of the trip was a long stretch up 1st Ave. It took me about 20 minutes, half the time it takes by a combination of subway, bus, and walking.

Aside from the freezing cold, I have to say, it was a pleasure. 1st Ave had very light traffic, and seeing other cyclists buoyed my spirits. One thing I forgot: Manhattan is not flat. The 50s going uptown definitely a climb.

Hopefully the bike shop by my work is open today and I'll pick up a light for the ride home. If not, I'll take off early while there's still daylight.