Stretching Out...

So, Ritchie the Knife and I decided to try to go for (what for us is) a bit of distance with a ride to Saugerties and back. In terms of preparation, we each got up around 7am Saturday. Like the prizefighters of old I refrained from one of my favorite morning activities so as not to deplete my "vital energies" before the ride. We got underway from the Knife's house (inconveniently located on HILLSIDE Terrace) and made our way through uptown Kingston. We went up Manor Avenue and the back roads by the armory to avoid the traffic on Albany and Ulster Avenues. We proceeded up Neighborhood Road out to Lake Katrine then picked up Kings Highway. From there it was a pretty straight shot through Mount Marion and up to Saugerties. We stopped to refuel and take in some of the sights (see photos) then headed back. We picked up a bit of a headwind which really put the hurt on us but what really killed our sorry asses was the last mile busting our humps UP Hillf*#@kingside Terrace. But, we did it. 28 miles. Our first "Big Boy Ride". Yes, basically something we did in 8th grade. Oh well, that's what age does for you. Just happy to say we did it. We were back by 11am and had plenty of time left for more adventures, but I'll let the Knife tell you about those.

Smiles

Paulie