Author Archives: dgentry

I’ve been thinking about it and talking about it for a long time, and today was finally the day to buy a road bike. After talking with the guys at Hodson’s Bay Company, I decided on a Trek Pilot 1.0. … Continue reading →

I rode to work again today, and I came home on a slightly shorter version of the North Work Route – coming south on Klondike Road instead of 400W. Miles Ridden: 10.7 Horses in the EveningAfter supper, my kids and … Continue reading →

Horses in the MorningRode to work, rode to lunch, rode to a meeting, rode home on the North Work Route. Miles Ridden: 16.1

Ran some errands today stopping at Menards and Marsh. Neither has a bike rack. Menards Has No Bike RackMiles Ridden: 15.1

I got a 2nd ride in today when the neighbor called me around 7:30. We took a reverse Montmorenci Route. Freshly Shorn LlamaMiles Ridden: 15.6

Once again, my car needs some work done, so I threw the bike in the back and drove up to the parkway. After I handed over the keys, I jumped on the 2 wheeler and headed north on Yeager Road. … Continue reading →

My daughter and I plan to take the mutt to the Lafayette Dog Park on Friday. So, we needed to get a 1 day pass ($5) for which we needed proof of his rabies vaccination. Since I haven’t ridden in … Continue reading →

Part of the reason for going to Jasper this weekend was to ride in the annual Strassenfest Bike Ride. I’ve ridden the 20 mile route about four times in the past few years. Today, I decided to move up to … Continue reading →

I’m visiting Jasper, Indiana this weekend, and I was able to bring the bike along. This morning, I took a ride around the north and west sides of town. Locals may be interested in the route. I started on 13th … Continue reading →

I convinced my daughter to take a short ride to Fort Ouiotenon. We didn’t travel very far, but it was nice to get out on the road together. Fort OuiatenonMiles Ridden: 2.5