Tour De Cure: Training Ride 1

I've registered to ride for American Diabetes with my company's team at one of the NJ Tour De Cure bicycle rides. I've elected to attempt the full 80-mile course, which must be completed within 8 hours (7am-3pm). Therefore I have begun training to make sure I don't thoroughly embarrass myself. Last weekend I intended to ride out to Port Washington but the ride did not materialize (and the bicycle required some maintenance, so I did that to make sure I would have no excuses the next time!). So today I rode 40 miles (in 5 hours, need to work on my speed). See ride:


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Juxtaposition: Atlantic/Pacific

We took Lizzy on her first international trip to visit my parents in Panama. The flights were a bit stressful but manageable. We had a great time with the grandparents - pool, beaches of the two oceans, the canal, Park Omar, Summit botanical gardens & zoo, food & drink, and we even crammed the Passover holiday into the mix! Lizzy loved it, as you can see: