On Saturday, I biked in the Xtreme Biker's Association's 14th annual "Xtreme Bike to the Shore"— a 78-mile charity ride from Philadelphia to Avalon, New Jersey.
The Memorial Day weekend Saturday ride is popular among the financial services crowd, too.
I met a bunch of cyclists from private equity firms, hedge funds, and investment banking. There were a couple who could probably give Dan Loeb and Bill Ackman a run for their money on their bikes.
I've never been on a road bike in my life. I can't even remember the last time I was on a bike before this ride.
But the ride was for a great cause: It helped raise funds for Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, a brand new, independent, Catholic college prep school for students of all faiths who cannot otherwise afford a private education.
I've included highlights from my trip in the slides that follow, as well as some tips.
We convened at the Philadelphia Museum of Art for the start of the race. The temperature was in the high 40s so I had to dress in layers. I'm really glad I did, too.
These were the only 'bike shorts' I had. I liked that they were bright so the traffic could see me, but I made the huge mistake of not having padding. Padding is crucial for long-distance rides. Period.
Before the start, everyone gathered around this van for directions. The van trailed the pack of cyclists to help out anyone in need.
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