Soldiers assigned to 2nd Brigade Combat Team "Commandos", 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum N.Y., begin the first of three six mile laps during the Commando Bike Ride held here on Fort Drum, May 12.

The Event encouraged physical fitness, built unit...

Colonel David S. Doyle (right), commander, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division "Commandos", Fort Drum N.Y., rides alongside a Commando Soldier during the Commando Bike Ride held here on Fort Drum, May 12.

Doyle, an avid cyclist, hosts a...

Master Sgt. Gonzalo Lassally (Left), Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team "Commandos", Fort Drum N.Y., briefs Cyclists prior to departing for the Commando Bike Ride held here on Fort Drum, May 12.

Key points of discussion ...

Major Justin Marchesi, legal officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team "Commandos", Fort Drum N.Y., dons a bicycle helmet during the Commando Bike Ride held here on Fort Drum, May 12.

Soldiers participating in the cycl...

Sergeant First Class Bryan McDonald, 16th Military Police Brigade, Fort Drum N.Y., a former 2nd BCT "Commando" Soldier enters the back stretch of lap three during the 2nd BCT'S Commando Bike Ride held here on Fort Drum, May 12.

The event was open to...

Approximately 20 Soldiers assigned to 2nd Brigade Combat Team "Commandos", 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum N.Y., joined Col. David S. Doyle, commander, 2nd BCT, for the Commando Bike Ride held here on Fort Drum, May 12.

Riders were briefed on New York and Ft. Drum's bicycle safety regulations prior to completing the three six mile laps around a road course.

The event was open to all 2nd BCT Soldiers and encouraged physical fitness, built unit cohesion, and demonstrated a unique approach to physical readiness.