Additional to yesterday’s submit, I stay trapped in a frozen hellscape:
The climate however, I actually do prefer it the place I stay. Actually, I just lately obtained an e-mail from somebody questioning if he ought to transfer up right here, and I supplied a sturdy and heartily enthusiastic appraisal of the realm. I imply certain, there are innumerable causes to not stay in New York Metropolis, however if you happen to are going to stay right here it appears to me it’s best to no less than stay someplace the place the driving is sweet, and I’d argue that you just’ve acquired higher entry to good driving from the place I stay than from every other place within the metropolis.
Plus, we now have one (1) entire protected bike lane:
And there’s even free Western-themed artwork for the taking:
It’s signed by the artist and every thing!
Anyway, all of that is to say I had actual property on the mind yesterday as I headed out for somewhat lunchtime spin, and as I handed by the wild and distant portion of the neighborhood that overlooks the Mighty Hudson an indication caught my eye:
I used to be instantly arrested by the {photograph}, and it was clear from each the cellphone and the expression that whereas Charles Sciberras could also be busy always making offers, he’s by no means too busy to throw a smile your manner:
Round these elements we name that “class.”
However what was Charles Sciberras promoting? A close-by arrow supplied a clue:
I adopted the arrow to a different arrow, after which to a different arrow, after which to yet one more arrow, and from the sheer top of all of them I started to suspect that, along with being an affable wheeler-dealer, Charles Sciberras was additionally a large:
As I drew nearer, the road narrowed and its floor deteriorated into one thing vaguely resembling gravel:
And, lastly, there it was:
So if you happen to’re studying this, one that emailed me concerning the neighborhood, I discovered you a home. I additionally seemed it up, and so they’re solely asking $1,450,000. Simply ensure that whenever you purchase it Charles Sciberras is aware of I despatched you, as a result of I plan to hit him up for a finder’s price.
Actually, I’ll even grow to be an actual property agent myself:
BRING YOUR CONTRACTOR AND YOUR RENE HERSES!
Nestled deep in New York Metropolis’s unique gravel district, this rustic retreat will make you the envy of all of your driving buddies! They’ll beg to borrow your backyard hose after the large experience to allow them to wash off their soiled Crusts earlier than they head again to their tiny Brooklyn residences. Spacious yard is right for entertaining. Are you able to say “Barbecue Bro-Down?” Fill your Fab’s Chest with meats from the kosher market after which hearth up the hibachi! Spare rooms aplenty for visiting biking media influencers. Minutes from the OCA, stroll to worship, and just one bus experience after which two trains after that to Lorimer Avenue. Bronx handle confers instantaneous road cred, precise location ensures no interplay with the remainder of the Bronx. Open home this Sunday, RSVP solely, carry pre-qualification and proof of #whatpressureyourunning.
Now all I want is an indication:
I requested the AI to make me a “Signal promoting an actual property agent named Tan Tenovo, with a photograph of Tan Tenovo smiling and speaking on a mobile phone” and that’s what I acquired.
I’m sorry if you happen to’re the individual with the quantity is “8585-360-3 333,” as a result of your cellphone goes to be ringing off the hook.
In the meantime, in aggressive biking information, a bunch of riders just lately stop the Etoile de Bessèges in protest:
Apparently there have been automobiles on the course:
So principally skilled cyclists can breathe all of the carbon monoxide they need after they’re on the clock, however in the event that they do it on their very own time they’re in bother:
That is most likely for the most effective, as a result of it was solely a matter of time earlier than some aspiring Cat 3 determined to strive Zwifting in his storage whereas his Hyundai was operating to be able to put together for the large Fondo:
Come to consider it, has anyone checked on Geoff?