Monthly Archives: August 2007

August 2007 Totals

Miles this Month: 240.0This Month Last Year: 211.9 2007 Total So Far: 1,499.8 August has seemed like a light month for riding, with the weather and my travels keeping me off the road. However, 240 miles isn’t bad. September’s schedule … Continue reading

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Bike Friday

I’m a bit too far from Toronto to participate in Bike Friday, but I can start my own route. Unfortunately, I didn’t see another commuter on either trip. Miles Ridden: 6.9

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A Great Day to Chase a Bunny

It was a little gloomy this AM, but the ride home weather was perfect. Sunny, 80 degrees, light east wind – couldn’t be better. As I was waiting at the light at Grant and State, a tall, thin, 50-ish guy … Continue reading

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Dark One

The neighbor and I rode the Granville Bridge Route plus a little extra to the top of the hill and back this morning. Even with the barely waning moon, it was still pretty dark for most of the ride. We … Continue reading

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Commute, Interrupted

I was riding home from work today on River Road when my wife passed me, pulled over, and asked me to drive her home. Who am I to refuse the request of a beautiful lady? Miles Ridden: 4.9 No, He … Continue reading

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Monday Commute

Miles Ridden: 6.8

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Another Great Day for a Ride

This morning started in the mid 60s, and the high reached 80 with minimal winds and lots of sun. It would have been nice to have this kind of weather yesterday. I made a big breakfast for the family and … Continue reading

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Wabash River Ride

The Wabash River Cycle Club held their Wabash River Ride today. (This event was formerly called the Wabash River Century). I was excited about going, since the routes included roads I haven’t ridden before. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate … Continue reading

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Salt Lake City

Nifty Bike RackI spent most of this week in Salt Lake City at a conference. I had no bike with me, which is too bad, because those flat, wide, empty streets were calling me. The morning rides on the world’s … Continue reading

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I Raced a 10 Year Old, and Almost Lost

The neighbor and I headed NW to Montmorenci on Jackson highway this morning, and we passed almost two dozen garage sales. Must have been some sort of organized neighborhood thing – even though the neighbors are sometimes separated by a … Continue reading

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