I was sucked into Grand Jury duty out in Queens this week. Monday, I took the subway from Astoria out to Kew Gardens, found out they were totally serious about the minimum 20 days of service, 4 weeks straight...

Now... taking the subway in the reverse commute direction is really an oddity. I actually get a seat...

So, Monday I scoped out the area. There are absolutely no bike racks by boro hall and the court house. Where do my taxes go...

The route I picked by bike is just shy of 10 miles one way, and I do get to go through Flushing Meadows park, which is nice. Bike ride is about 1 hour long, primarily due to red lights and lousy intersections. On some roads I go one block, hit red light. Lather, rinse and repeat. Walking/subway - trip time is 30-40 minutes.

This week, 3 days by subway, 2 days by bike. Next week I plan on taking the bike more than the subway. Only 3 weeks of this left... anyone have any good book recommendations??? Please?