706.1 NYC Arrival Memorial

New York City Arrival, July 6

"...So enthusiastic was I that I pedaled along all night on July 5. It was a long, dreary and strenuous ride, but I was well seasoned by this time and fit to do a mule's work. After riding two days and a night under leg power or rather over it, I reached New York in the middle of the afternoon on July 6..."

Waypoint Today:  Wyman entered the Bronx, New York City along what is now US 9.  The photographer for Bicycling World and Motorcycle Review took this picture.

More or less!  By arriving in New York City, before 5:30 p.m. eastern time, Wyman got into town about three hours before the 51st day of his journey.  Technically, it took him more than 50 days, but less than 51 days.  History has decided, it took Wyman 50 days to cross America on his motorcycle.  


5700 Broadway, the Bronx NYC

George A. Wyman Memorial Display

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