Author Archives: dgentry

The Horses Were Out Today I wasn’t even at the top of the hill on Newman Road when I noticed the spongy ride. Sure enough, the rear tire was quite low. I turned around a went back home. I’ll ride … Continue reading →

I rode up to the supermarket today to pick up a few things. I wasn’t feeling my strongest, but I made it over the hills and up to the store. As I left, I put my groceries in the panniers … Continue reading →

I rode up to the football stadium to help out at the tailgate tent for the Purdue game. My job was to ferry the older alumni and donors up the hill in a golf cart. Fun times, and I got … Continue reading →

Nothing special. Just a normal commute. Although, I’m noticing that I’m still a little leary of right turning cars after the incident. I’m always checking behind me before crossing an intersection. Miles Ridden: 7.1

I started out on the Wabash Avenue Route, but found myself on a new road.  It’s tough for me to find a new route so close to home, but I rode up and down a hill that I’ve covered thousands … Continue reading →

Have you seen this post “50 States – 100 Bike Blogs?  My riding buddy Apertome is listed under Indiana.  I’ve always liked reading his posts, and it looks like others do as well. Congrats!

I had a chance again today for both a morning ride and a commute. The morning ride to the bridge with my neighbor was a very dark ride, but we ended up going pretty fast. The commute was a quick … Continue reading →

I know I’ve complained a lot about being passed unsafely on hills or curves, but I’m finding lately that I’m getting used to it.  Until this morning.  This person in a small, blue SUV passed me on a straight section, … Continue reading →

Not the Best Job of Locking a Bike Fifty eight degrees this AM, sunny with a tail wind on the way home.  I love this time of year! Miles Ridden: 11.8

I had to head in early today, and I found that it’s getting to be dark at 7 am already. I used the blinky this morning, and I’ll have to pull out the orange reflective vest soon. As I ended … Continue reading →