This Sunday Amy and I took a spin around Brooklyn. We began our adventure in Prospect Park where we randomly saw a good friend, Brooke, who was hanging with a 'Meet Up' group called NYC Cycling & Food. NYC Cycling & Food has people meet up and ride to some sort of food destination. It's like one of the most brilliant thing ever. "Biking and Eating really can't be beat".
Amy and I decided to ride with Brooke and group for a bit, but we got distracted and ended up loosing Brooke and the group when we got stuck at a red light. We could of just said: "oh well, we can't find them" and road somewhere else, but Amy & I decided to try and race to catch up to them. We booked it from 5th Ave to 3rd Ave and with luck we saw the group turn a corner towards Smith St. Amy & I bolted after the group and caught up with them just as they arrived at their destination, a Vietnamese place off Smith St. We felt pretty awesome for catching up with the group after loosing them. We said adieu to Brooke and chose our next leg of the day.Amy suggested we head to the Brooklyn Bridge and we were off...
We took Smith St. up through part of downtown Brooklyn. If you haven't taken the bridge before on a bike it can be confusing. The entrance to the bridge is at the center of an intersection and there are a lot of wandering pedestrians(tourist) that you have to look out for. It's not exactly a ride with a steady pace, but if you haven't done it, you should really try it.
As you get to the first pillar the lines of the suspension cables create interesting designs that eventually cause you to focus on the two arches within the pillar and the American Flag, swaying in the wind, atop the great structure. It is truly breath taking. The bridge was completed in 1883 and is the most badass bridge ever!
Amy and I stopped to do some photos from the bridge. Here's Amy showing off her old bike that she plans on selling for a new street bike. (ask Amy if you interested in buying) 
After the Brooklyn Bridge we headed back to my place for some well deserved peanut butter & jelly sandwiches. We also drank a ton of water. All in all a great day. I believe that we clocked in a little under 9 miles together, but I think Amy with her meeting me at the park and returning home, clocked in 13 miles. Keep riding and remember to Go Like A Fox!
-Ben
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