Awesome to see this kind of coverage over an illicit, illegal event. For those who don’t know, in this race, the racers pick up groceries at various grocery stores and at then end of the race all of it gets donated to charity. They raised a ton of food for charity, and the manifest and layout of their race is second to none. I’m super bummed I missed the Albany Cranksgiving, it’s my favorite race of the year. Here was their manifest:

Read the whole article on the NYTimes website, or by clicking the above image.

…is around the corner! My favorite race of the year! This Saturday, the 21st.

Bring money. You go around to various grocery stores and purchase food, which all gets donated to the Homeless Action Committee.

Just got a few more details:

i can’t give away too many details other than the course has been set and includes many of the available short/steep climbs around hudson, and that there are numerous check points throughout to keep it fun and exciting.  registration is at four and race begins at five.  it’s a points race, and points are awarded according to completion of tasks at each cp, as well as points for place finish, and for those who wear costumes and a helmet.  bring a backpack, lock, and light.  although it will still be light during most of the race, there is one section that is not well lit and later in the course, which might make it hard to see.  besides, cars like lights, too.hudson boat launch is located at the end of warren street, take a left on s. front, then a quick right over the train bridge, across from allen st./halfmoon saloon.

Hello, I;m one of the co-conspirators for this event.  It’s going to be aprox. 9 miles, Two decent hills, we are trying to include the casuale rider from around town as well as the more committed racer.   hopefully we can get you cat’s interested in future events because I know we can kick your ass

So…I guess this means we’ve been officially challenged? It’s the day before the Saratoga Cross Race, so you can get your last minute training ride in.