Just reporting that I went on a ride today that I wouldn't have thought possible a couple of weeks ago! My DH and I rode from our apartment to the George Washington Bridge and back, which is 34 miles. I just can't believe it! The bike path up the west side of Manhattan is awesome... The only tricky part was navigating our way between the Brooklyn Bridge and the west side bikeway. It's a few blocks of hair-raising traffic. Otherwise, it was all pretty much a breeze! Very flat (except for going up and over the bridge which actually wasn't too bad in my granny gear).

Anyway... I'm just so THRILLED! It was so fun... I'm so happy I finally got a bike.