I left the bus-and-truck lifestyle of performing 2 years ago, hungry for stability and "Friday Nights." It didn't take long for my legs to grow restless, and took a better part of a year before I learned how to soak up the weekend. New York can be a deceptive city if you're looking for an inexpensive adventure. But, with 40 hours at a desk you too can learn: Adventure. Is. Out. There.

A simple guide for a simple escape.

1. Find a Town that Sounds Kinda Familiar?

Just 24 miles from my apartment in Harlem is a little town named "Sleepy Hollow" - which has... The Headless Horseman, and, well, that's as far as I got. All I knew is that Harlem does not, and I should go. Every city has its Sleepy Hollow, and even if you don't, throw a dart at your computer and go with it.

2. Fantasize About The Beer

By the 945th email on Wednesday, it's time to dive into the deep end of your fantasy. Soon you'll raise a glass with a bar full of headless men: Adventure. Is. Out. There.

3. Wake Up Very Early

I don't think you can call it an adventure if you've slept in. I didn't make this rule, but I believe in it. BONUS: The earlier you leave, the more breaks you can take.

4. Hop on your bike - head north.

Heading out of Manhattan can be a moderate pain. I'll say though, when cars aren't double parked and the rush hour commuters aren't bopping about, New York City has some excellent bike paths. And, at 6am, the city is quiet and the roads are free.

As soon as you reach Van Cortland Park in the Bronx, the bike path expands into the most incredible urban trail I've ever been on: South/North County Trailway. It seems to span 30-40 miles north of Manhattan, sprinkled with a variety of views and smooth - possibly very new? - cement.

5. Drink a Beer

This should be the next step, but because of Step 3, you might land at little early. I arrived in Sleepy Hollow at 10am and apparently, bars in the Westchester do not open this early (not sure why...?) Thankfully, taking in the smells of a small town so quickly after leaving Harlem was intoxicating enough.

5. Chug a Beer

Surprisingly, Sleepy Hollow was a bit uneventful. There's a statue of the headless horsemen somewhere, but I truly could not find it. Thankfully, Tarrytown is an easy 5 minute walk from downtown Sleepy Hollow, and it delivered on all the small town charm this suburban kid (I'm 30) could ask for, including a very talkative stranger and a Farmer's Market with a live folk band.

And finally, the bars have opened! Chug away!

5. Take Your Time

The best part of any bike tour is the freedom of travel. You may feel anxious getting to a destination, but the stroll home can and should be a leisurely one. I packed this hammock from amazon, and set up shop in the trees somewhere between Tarrytown and Harlem. Nothing takes the city out of your sights like swinging between two trees. And it was only 26 bucks!

6. Dream Up The Next One

Thankfully, Saturdays happen every week. Go find yours.