Monthly Archives: May 2006

Granville Bridge Route today. Miles Ridden: 9.0

My New WheelI haven’t been able to take many morning rides for recreation this year, but today was an exception. Knowing that the heat was coming later in the day, I started out at 7:00 am. It was a pretty … Continue reading →

I tried to ride this morning, but little piddly things seemed to be working against me. Distance was limited. Later, I took my rear wheel in for yet another broken spoke, and decide to replace the wheel. The bike shop … Continue reading →

I rode to work today, and came home on the North Work Route. A pretty strong south wind pushed me up the hill on Grant Street, and slowed me way down on 400W. Miles Ridden: 11.7

Today felt like a real spring day with the temps in the low 70s. I came home from work on the reverse Wabash Avenue route. I had some trouble getting over the river. I planned to cross on the Myers … Continue reading →

I rode to work today along Harrison street and was motioned through the 4-way stop by a Physical Facilities worker driving one of those little golf cart type vehicles that they drive to work sites – sort of like something … Continue reading →

Sometimes these posts discuss the setting in which I ride, or include a story about the ride. Not today. Nothing really came of this one, but I did get some interesting photos as I rode to Granville Bride and came … Continue reading →

I drove to work this morning, but I was able to ride back after lunch. When I pulled up to the bike rack at the office, I noticed that I didn’t have my keys with me. Then I realized that … Continue reading →

I didn’t ride to work today (the Greater Lafayette assigned day to observe Bike To Work Day) for a couple of reasons – one was the thunderstorms predicted for late afternoon. Well, by 4:30 they were still 30 miles or … Continue reading →

I came out of the office building after work to find that my little area had just experienced a rain shower. It was sunny, but everything was pretty wet. A co-worker who was formerly employed by UC Davis told me … Continue reading →