As result of riding that, I've come to the conclusion that I am going to need a road bike if I do long rides like that again. Felt way too sluggish using a commuter/hybrid bike for that long a distance.

All up to me if I actually want to plunk down the dollars for another bike since I rarely bike for long distances like that in NYC.

Cool that you had a good time. The weather for this year's Five Boro Bike Tour was pitch perfect.

"Sean sparks like John Starks, nah, Sean ball like John Wall" - Rest In Power Forever Sean Price.