Orange County Choppers

I took a trip to Orange County Choppers World Headquarters. This is where they have their retail store, where they build and sell the bikes and home of the TV show American Chopper. I like the show and have been watching it since it came on. The day I went they were having a charity ride and vendors in the lot.

It's easy to get to. Take I 87 North (NY Thruway North) to exit 17. It's at 14 Crossroads Court in Newburgh, N.Y. You can get riding directions to O.C.C. or to anywhere from this website. Just look on the bottom left of this page under "Yahoo Local Maps."

The Bikes from the show

Bikes for the show are on display all over the retail store area.

Yankee and Giants Bikes

The Fire Bike

Dedicated to all the fireman who lost their lives on 9/11.

The Shop

This is where the show is primarily filmed. There is a viewing area where you can look into the shop while they are working.

New York City, Central Park 6/18/10

George Washington Bridge (GWB)

As you know, if you have been reading this blog, I have ridden all over the country. However I noticed that one of the places that I have ridden to most often, and for years, does not have one post yet. Yet it is one of the most fun, interesting and coolest places to ride. If I were traveling across country to this place I probably would have blogged pages upon pages about it. But like it is said, we tend to take for granted the things closest to home. Well I'm not going to take it for granted. Welcome to my first post on New York City. I have spent a lot of time on the bike in Little Italy, Ground Zero, Times Square and Central Park. (Riding in Times Square, with a bunch of friends late at night when there is virtually no traffic and you have the whole place to yourself, is one of my top 10 best riding experiences and recommendations). Look for that experience in a future posting. One word of caution, when ridding in the city is that you need to really watch traffic and potholes for safety sake.

Please join me on a recent trip that I took to Central Park.

This is The Dakota. This is where John Lennon lived and was tragically shot. Across the street is an entrance to Central Park and Strawberry Fields. A section of the park dedicated to John.

Coincidentally the day I went was Paul McCartney's birthday. So there were jam sessions all day in Strawberry Fields.

Taking the bike in is great because it is so much easier to park then a car. Just ride to Central Park West and there is usually a good place to fit the bike right next to the park and for free.

2010 Memorial Day Parade, American Legion

For those of you who follow this blog you know that I strongly support our troops both past and present. It is very important to attend the Memorial Day and Veteran's Day ceremonies and parade's to pay respect to those in the military who have sacrificed in keeping our country strong and free.

This year I marched with the Sons of the American Legion, Post 153 in Park Ridge, N.J.

I want to thank everyone at Post 153 for the Memorial Day ceremonies and a great parade. Remember to click on the link on the top left of this page and check out the Wounded Warrior Project. A worthy group that needs your support. Thank you.