We took the train in to Grand Central Terminal and arrived at around 9:15AM. Since the route went basically right through Grand Central, we hopped right on and went from 42nd Street all the way down to the Brooklyn Bridge, and back. The round trip distance was about 7 miles.
There was quite a bit going on along the way, which was nice, but the best part of it all: the quiet. It was amazing. We walked right down Park Ave in midtown, and it was almost dead quiet except for the people biking by and traffic off in the distance on other streets. There were certainly a lot of people on bikes; we felt like the minority. Most people on foot were jogging or running. And, for some reason, we had a few near collisions with novice bicyclists who thought "On your left" really meant "On your right." My buddy Scotty, an avid bicyclist, was nearly clipped twice as he moved out of the way, only to find out that the guy on the bike was actually coming from the other direction. Dangerous!
Overall, it was a great time. The weather was fantastic, nice and sunny, not too warm. It was a bit crowded, especially on the Brooklyn Bridge, but it was definitely worth it. The train ride back was interesting, but Summer Streets was wicked fun. I dare say, it was wicked pisser.
Here are a few pictures I took from my cell phone's camera:
On Park Ave heading south (Grand Central in the background)
Scotty's breaking the law again
From the Brooklyn Bridge
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