Author Archives: dgentry

As I was riding into work this morning, the sun was a very distinct orange ball through the haze. I thought it would be a neat photo to have the orange sun rising next to the bell tower. However, when … Continue reading →

I guess I’m pretty undecided when it comes to bike lanes. I’m likely to use one if it’s there, but I don’t avoid streets and roads without marked lanes. The City of West Lafayette is equally ambivalent. My North Work … Continue reading →

Just a quick jaunt to work today in order to get some desk time before the work week hits. Lots of freshmen moving into the dorms today. Miles Ridden: 7.3

With my plaid bib shorts, long late-70s styled hair, and a thick brogue, I left the house at about 8:30 on the Lilly Road Route.* I see deer fairly often as I ride around the area, but I never seem … Continue reading →

I need to get a better headlight, as these early morning rides are getting more difficult. Today I couldn’t really see the road surface, and I was surprised by potholes and cracks in the road. Maybe one of those LED … Continue reading →

More Fun with Low Light PhotographyMiles Ridden: 9.0

Apparently, Purdue University is tired of all the abandoned bikes on campus. In a Journal & Courier article today, University Residences Administration Director Bob Heitert cautioned non-riders to leave their bikes at home: He said the one item he discourages, … Continue reading →

It’s only six weeks since the summer solstice, but with DST in effect, it’s dark! (I promise that I’ll quite complaining about DST in Indiana someday) For most of my hour, it was headlight required. While riding the River Road/Campus … Continue reading →

Yesterday, Lafayette’s local news channel had a story on training for bicycle patrolmen. I think that bike based police are a great addition to local forces, but I don’t understand the training. In one excercise, the officer jumped off the … Continue reading →

The neighbor and I took a morning ride before breakfast. After heading west to Kalberer Road and north to Montmorenci, we turned east to stop by his vet for some prescription cat food. Even after an embarrassing navigation error on … Continue reading →