It was quite overcast this morning, but there was 0% chance of rain until noon--a good day for biking! We lined up ready to take on the world.
After a very short ride on the streets (and only one wrong turn) we got on the Henry Hudson trail. It was a beautiful trail, and such a nice change from riding in the city.
The path went right through Long Branch and Bill and Doris were waiting for us there. We broke out the maple leaf cookies that Julie brought us Sunday. They were delicious!
Right after we left Bill and Doris we got onto the Bayshore Trail. It is very well-named! It runs right alongside the water.
We enjoyed the views, stopping often for photo opportunities.
There was a section of the Bayshore trail that was cinders, and right after that Fred got another flat tire. His rear tire is in pretty sad shape, so after lunch we stopped at a bike shop and he bought a new tire. Finally!
We certainly did not expect to see palm trees in New Jersey!
We biked on the boardwalk for miles, and when we were not on the boardwalk we were on Ocean Avenue. It was a beautiful ride. We stopped at Asbury Park and went into the brick pavilion. There are shops and restaurants there, and a theater. I bet this place is hopping in the summertime!
There were miles and miles of large beachfront homes, some from the 1800s, all in excellent repair.
We had to cross a bridge that was under construction, which was nerve-wracking. After that the last 15 miles were tough. We rode mostly on Hwy 35 South, a busy thoroughfare. We were ever so glad to be here in October instead of in the summer! When we arrived at Seaside Heights we found just one bar open for dinner. Fortunately there is one that will be open for breakfast too. Most places here on the Jersey Shore are closed for the season.
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