This year’s cycling season is off to a spectacular start! We were blessed once again with perfect weather - sunny and 70 degrees. The “Jurassic Park” ride took us through past scenic NJ farms and parks. This included a stop at Fossil Farms, a family owned working ostrich farm in Sussex County. The owner, Todd Appelbaum, took time from his busy day to speak to us about ostriches, from breading, farming, and egg collecting (which involves avoiding the aggressive males). Among the many we heard, one interesting fact is -1 ostrich egg equals about 24 chicken eggs - now that’s a big omlet! Our thanks go out to Larry for arranging this chat.
Although mostly flat, the ride had a few hills and one interesting 50yd water/mud obstacle. Some when through, some went around, and one went in and came out quite muddy and little bloody. We’ll not mention who, but here’s a clue, his name rhymes with SPLAT. By far, the yongest that chose to mussle through the mud was Pat’s son Liem who not only successfully peddled through the mud on the way out he made it thru on the way back as well. And, somehow not getting covered in the muddy spray like the rest us.
After a few wrong turns, back tracking, and 3 spills (Brian’s was excusable – first day using clip-less peddles) we arrived at Max’s Station House for lunch. The food, service and atmosphere was great, the entire patio was ours.
Stay tuned for photos - coming soon…
See y’all at Bike New York – Sunday, May 4, 2008!
Craig
Photos by Larry Ticotin, Roy Spierer, Diane Bogert
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