Hey Derek,
That was not me in Arbor Hill. I work in Albany and have for 25 years. No place to drive a bike. The people are crazy ass drivers in Albany. I did go out Friday and checked out Martin Dunham's Reservoir in the hopes of a kayak run but still 12 inches of ice.
Friday was awesome though, put in 50 miles for first trip. '08 Uly was flawless. I did the Buskirk to Grafton to Brunswick to North Troy to Melrose to Schaghticoke to Johnsonville to Buskirk route. One of many many loops from my position. Its like being in Northeast riding heaven, 6 months out of the year. Let me know if a day trip is being planned or if you are going to be in the area. I always have to plan everything, no time for anything unless you make time. I'm going out for a short spin today or tommorrow maybe up the Black Creek and back down 22.
Later
Bill R.