1. Customary near-death experience followed by suddenly remembering to check condition of bike gears and brakes: Done.
2. Mentally prepare self for the unfortunate fact that over the next two weeks, millions of bugs will make kamikaze runs at head, arms and legs when biking around the back roads: Done.
3. Line up multiple bottles of ginger-appropriate 100 SPF sunscreen and protective baseball cap: Done.
4. Get into mind-numbing relaxation mode: Done.
...SO GLAD TO BE BACK IN ORIENT, LONG ISLAND!
