Training with The Hammer

Got out Saturday and today with The Hammer to help him train for the century ride in Maryland this coming weekend. In my opinion, I think he's coming along pretty well. We tried a new loop Saturday: Starting at the Four Corners in Hurley, out to Hurley Mountain Road then south until it ends in a T-bone, then left up to Rt 209 the south on 209 to Cottekill Road, past UCCC then back to Hurley along the rail trail. The trail was a little tough for Hammer's street bike, but he made it. Today we altered it by starting at Four Corners then north up Hurley Avenue into Kingston, then out Washington Avenue to Rt 28 to Hurley Mountain Road. South again on Hurley Mountain Road until it ends in the T-intersection. Hammer didn't want to run the rail trail this close to his big ride so we turned it around and headed back up Hurley Mountain Road and back to Four corners. Good rides.

Assuming he returns to us alive and in one piece, I propose a celebratory "Bike Boys Night at the Hockey Game" on Saturday, October 19th. RPI vs Sacred Heart. I got 4 tickets - just bring the bodies; if more people want  to go, let me know as early as possible so I can buy the needed tix.

Rich, we'll be pulling for you...

... from our recliners in the backyard :-)