Bucket #6 (Brooklyn Bridge Biking, South Street Seaport…and food trucks…and fro-yo!)
Sunday, July 7th, 2014
Temp: 82 Degrees
We decided on another biking adventure with the help of Laura and Randy. (Our friend, Talia, was hoping we were done with the biking since we already checked that off the bucket list, but we just couldn’t resist!) Randy, Laura, and Ryan met us by the south street seaport at a bike rental company. Laura and Randy toted their bikes on the subway all the way from Astoria! They are so strong and mighty!! We purchased a groupon for the bikes and got a great deal! The biggest plus was that my bike was actually my size this time! I didn’t have to completely jump to get on and off the bike, and I didn’t have to point my toes the entire ride when pedaling. What a relief since we were headed to the crowded bridge on an absolutely gorgeous Sunday!
After following some misleading signs that led us in a circle rather than to the bridge and after being tempted by several ice cream trucks (cough…Ryan…cough, cough), we made it to the entrance of the bridge with Randy as our fearless leader. There were several pedestrians but not as many bikers that day, so we were fortunate to have some space on an otherwise crowded bridge. Thankfully, I also had a bell on my bike which I loved using! haha! The first part of the bridge felt like we were working a little bit. I couldn’t tell it was uphill just by looking at the bridge, but later when we looked at the bridge from afar, you can definitely see the incline.
The view was absolutely breathtaking! Linds and I were the only ones in our group who had been across the bridge! (and that was in January on a very very cold day!) We made it about halfway and stopped to check in and continued on our way with all of us trying to dodge a rather unsteady redheaded biker. (no…that wasn’t Lindsay!)
The rest of the bridge was downhill and easy, and we made it to a beautiful area down by the water where we locked up the bikes and went for a stroll. (And took lots of pictures!)
After a nice break, we hopped back on our bikes and tackled the bridge back into Manhattan. This time, we stopped for some scenic pictures on the bridge!
We got our bikes back to the rental location with 1 minute to spare! Perfect timing with no stress! We scooted on down to the South Street Seaport to debate lunch plans and settled on food trucks, so everyone could pick what they wanted.
After eating, we bid our friends adieu and headed back to Astoria in time to meet up with Talia to extend the bucket list adventure. Talia wasn’t too into the whole biking idea, but she definitely wanted to participate in Lindsay’s favorite part of the adventure…FRO-YO! Now my sister has been known to enjoy her Fro-Yo, but I swear I had no idea the obsession had gotten this out of hand in the time I’ve been away from NYC. She probably should just open up her own Fro-Yo place with all lactose free creations. The three of us had a lovely time chatting and snacking! Talia also gave us a great idea to purchase one of those Groupon painting classes! Any takers? I think it sounds awesome…although I am a little concerned about my lack of painting skills. Maybe I’ll just take Talia’s approach, and paint my own stuff…only hers will turn out as art and mine…not so much!
Oh and on the way home, we saw this sign for Fire Island…
Of course it failed to mention it requires a trek through loose sand and $7 per person to go to the top of the lighthouse. Haha!
We are very much looking forward to more bucket adventures! Let us know if you want to join or have an idea for one!