Author Archives: dgentry

Like Monday, I drove to work this morning, but took the bike back after coming home for lunch. However, unlike yesterday, there was a lazy tailwind pushing me home. Clear, sunny skies, slightly cool temps – one couldn’t ask for … Continue reading →

I came out of the office building today to find a walnut wedged under my front brake cable. I looked at it for a minute trying to figure out how it got there, but it’s obviously a prank. No harm … Continue reading →

After our dark ride the other day, the neighbor came armed with the ‘Intimidator’. He had moved his halogen light with the rechargable battery from his commuter bike to his road bike, plus he added a second blinky in the … Continue reading →

It was well after 9:00 before I got on the road today – mostly because of the fog. The humidity remained throughout the ride. First, I took a few ride bys of the morning Breakfast Club participants – Purdue students … Continue reading →

The neighbor and I took a 6:00 am ride today on the Granville Bridge Route, but we started off slow. Not because we were still waking up or weak in the legs, it was because we couldn’t see past the … Continue reading →

I need to find a way to disconnect myself from situations where motor vehicle drivers make stupid mistakes around me. This morning, there was yet another stupid passer. Because the sun wasn’t high enough to be in my eyes, I … Continue reading →

On day three of this long weekend, I got up later than usual, so my ride started a little late. That cut down the time I had available to ride, but I still got an hour in. Bridge GraffitiIt was … Continue reading →

This morning, I decided to ride over to the south side of Lafayette in the area of my old neighborhood. I started out on some very familiar roads (I just rode the same two yesterday) – east on River Road … Continue reading →

Hadley LakeI had no plans when I left the house, other than to generally head into the ENE wind reported by the Weather Channel. Happy Hollow Road called me to climb the hill, so I did. Next, I headed west … Continue reading →

Miles this Month: 240.0This Month Last Year: 211.9 2007 Total So Far: 1,499.8 August has seemed like a light month for riding, with the weather and my travels keeping me off the road. However, 240 miles isn’t bad. September’s schedule … Continue reading →