Easter in Harlem

A wise man on 125th Street once announced that every Sunday was Easter in Harlem. After spending almost every Sunday in Harlem for the past several years, those of us at Bike the Big Apple are certainly not inclined to argue with him.

Despite the chilly winds yesterday, 3 full tours worth of people wanted to see the real Easter in Harlem, and it did not disappoint. The celebratory energy (along with the outfits!) brought this 'neighborhood' (if you can call 400+ churches a neighborhood) to life on this frigid morning. And, the warm welcome we received in our favorite churches made the morning that much better.

Ending the day with a perfectly timed flat tire at the Central Park Skate Circle (a.k.a. the Roller Disco) also seemed to put a smile on everyone's face--- it almost seemed like that Bavarian cyclist got the flat on purpose! I was amazed at that turnout for the roller disco so early in the year. Didn't they know it was Easter in Harlem?