Congrats, Easterbird! It's so exciting to have completed a major ride like that.

My DH is only now getting a tiny bit interested in hearing about my cycling adventures--after I've been cycling on and off for several years now. So hang in there, and remember you've always got these rockin' forums where you can share your excitement.

I used to ride in northern NJ--up in the Great Swamp area--some really pretty roads out there, horse farms, etc.