Aug. 28, 2011. Less than two months away. Before you know it, the kids will be heading back to school. But, before then, about 2,000 riders will brave the hills of Morris County in 43, 63 and 103-mile circuits. I will be one of those riders. On Wednesday, June 29, I signed up for the 63-mile "Medio Fondo," as part of the inaugural Gran Fondo NJ event. But, this is not just about the ride. It's about my life, and how I want to live it. Do I want to struggle with smoking, with being overweight, with being tired when I shouldn't be? Should I–for that matter, should anyone–need to struggle when …
