Author Archives: dgentry

There’s a route I’ve been taking when I need a quick trip to the North because of a NE or NNE wind that I need to document and name. Trouble is, I don’t want to just call it the North … Continue reading →

World Carfree Day is observed every September 22. This is the first year I’ve heard about it, so I thought I would give it a try. Plus, it could give me a chance to bump up my sorely lacking number … Continue reading →

Sunrise via Cell Phone CameraSince I had to work about an hour late tonight, I just took the direct route home. Miles Ridden: 6.8

Riding around the other day, I was noticing the different configurations for bike lanes, turn lanes, and intersections. Which do you prefer? 1. Bike Lane Straight Through This is a new intersection on US231 with Tapawingo/Williams in West Lafayette. The … Continue reading →

The neighbor and I took a pre-dawn ride to Martell Forest – again. Miles Ridden: 11.1

I had a little extra load today, as I was carrying a bag of dirty shirts to the cleaners and a $45 bottle of wine to give to my former boss. I probably looked like a well better dressed version … Continue reading →

I was envisioning a great ride today that came to around 28 miles, but I only had an hour. Instead, I rode the Avenue. Pretty uneventful. Miles Ridden: 13.7

I could hear the drums as I was unlocking the bike, so I rode by the marching band practice field on the way home. They were just wrapping up as I came by. On Saturday, my son’s high school band … Continue reading →

Like yesterday, the weather was great, and the ride was nice. However, I did get a picture. Gathering of Waterfowl Miles Ridden: 11.7 (Yes, even though I took exactly the same route as yesterday, I measured seven tenths of a … Continue reading →

Clint has recently started riding his bike to work in Chicago. Today, he had an altercation with a truck that ended badly for his bike, his computer, and his iPod. Somehow he escaped serious injury. Pretty scary. Read about it … Continue reading →