Monthly Archives: August 2005

The River Road/Campus Route called me this morning. Campus is still pretty quiet this last week before classes. There are a bunch of Freshman running around attending orientation events, but not this early. At the Class of ’39 Fountain, there … Continue reading →

The neighbor was back from vacation yesterday, so we took a quick ride this morning on the Granville Bridge Route. Miles Ridden: 9.1Total This Year: TBD + 342

After wimping out on both Friday and Saturday, I finally got out on the bike today. I tried starting around 8:00, but the rain had started up again. I gave up and drove to work for a couple of hours. … Continue reading →

I haven’t been able to ride since the marathon tour on Sunday. I can point to a couple of excuses. My son has been in Marching Band practice this week, and I have to pick him up before the end … Continue reading →

I was driving to work this morning, and I came upon a rider starting up “the hill“. I waited behind him as he struggled. He was in a tough gear, and he was trying to get out of my way … Continue reading →

I know what you’re thinking. What else would you do if you needed a little inspiration to get out a ride? Visiting every public parking garage in Tippecanoe County has got to be at the top of everyone’s list. Now … Continue reading →

It was a short ride, but an expensive one. I threw the bike in the back of the van and drove to the mechanic to get the air conditioner fixed. I rode downhill to work. A quick ride back after … Continue reading →

It was a quick ride to Granville Bridge this morning, and the fog was thick enough to require the blinky light. It’s tough to get a good picture of fog! Miles Ridden: 9.1Total This Year: 291 + TBD

Total this month: 211.3 miles.