My name is Bryan Hadley and I was made in a sweat shop, it says so on my label. I'll be one of the leaders on the long distance bike trip from New York City to Montreal this year. I'm really excited to do this ride! We'll see and do all kinds of great stuff, from educational visits to historic sites to recreational hikes and swimming, with frequent breaks for the purposes of stretching, absorbing breathtaking views, and ingesting goodies. An appetite for adventure and a good sense of humor are absolute MUSTS. We will learn to work as a team, making great friends in the process... coming together in the face of common hardships such as flat tires, rain, etc. (We hope for sunny days and smooth riding, of course, but it would be a boring trip without some mishaps, and besides, its inevitable that we'll experience at least a few incidents, which will surely result in strong bonds and excellent memories.)A little about me:
I enjoy not bathing as often as society might ask of me... I enjoy the prospect of anonymity. I have a special affinity for weird signs and love butchering the English language. I am presently studying architecture and planning at the university of Buffalo, learning lots about design, but more interestingly, perhaps, about patterns of human movement throughout history and the present, and our impact upon one another and on the earth. I am a vegetarian, gardener, musician, artist, environmentalist, and major bike enthusiast! I donated my car to charity two years ago and have committed myself to using public transportation, friends, family, and of course my beloved bicycle for getting around. I have participated in a number of 'Bike New York' events, but generally prefer routes that are 'off the radar' so to speak, slower-paced rides where "getting lost" allows for spontaneity and discovery. If I have any advice to offer as the culmination of my years on this world it is to recommend that wherever you go, talk to strangers... they will teach you unbelievable sums.
