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Washington Bridge

We're regrouping after riding across the big bridge to NJ. Had to hike
up and down about two dozen flights of stairs. It's been about 20
minutes of waiting, and everybody is fighting boredom by eating Luna
bars and bananas, drinking water, adjusting their saddles, blogging,
etc.

caffeine

Drinking instant coffee in a hotel bathroom in NJ, because in 30
minutes, I'm putting the bike in the truck and we're going to Columbus
Circle to make media appearances. At 9, we ride back to NJ.

bmx doubling

buddies on a bmx zip past me in the rain as i walk to pauls to give
him his key. i note this and do it myself oftener than before.

At the Newark Holiday Inn

Finally meeting all the other riders and support staff in person.
Learning logistics for daily schedules, purity of New Zeland and its
vodka, parties, etc.

east coast time

adjusted to the time difference with the aid of espresso, coffee, and
french toast. music was campy but tolerable. sat on the porch and
watched a cute NYU summer-schooler argue vehemently on her bluetooth,
turning back and forth on the sidewalk, gesticulating and shaking her
head. off to chinatown to pick up my jambox.

I (polo) NY

Relaxing at Paul's apartment after a busy day out yesterday. Sporting
my new tee from the polo tourney. I didn't have a team, but got a pickup
game in. One of the organizers, Fiona Ryan, also makes nifty caps. I plan to
buy one of the poker-visor jobs through her website when I get my first 42
Ride check. Check her stuff at fifocycle.com.