Author Archives: dgentry

The neighbor and I met at 7:15, just as the sun was coming up, and headed west. We ended up hitting County Line Road and turned north to Otterbein. From there we took 500N to 375W/400W, heading south back home. … Continue reading →

The rain held off long enough after the game for me to get an hour in. I headed towards West Point, and made it as far as 200S before turning around. Miles Ridden: 13.2 The Corn is About Ready

The neighbor and I took another pre-7:00, in-the-dark ride to work along River Road today. This time, his headlight gave out shortly after we started, so we relied on the headlights of the cars behind us to light our way. … Continue reading →

So, when I see someone riding on the sidewalk, I think “what an idoit!”. When they see me on the street, do they think “that guy is insane!”

After some issues at work, trouble with traffic, and lip from the kids, I really needed a ride tonight. The neighbor and I rode a slightly abbreviated Montmorenci Route. I was in the mood to roll, and I left him … Continue reading →

Miles Ridden: 22.2 Tandem seen in WL

The neighbor and I rode to work this morning leaving at 6:45. Man! It is still all the way dark here before 7:00! We had all of our lights going, include my Bikelights, several blinkies, and his outrageously bright headlight. … Continue reading →

Miles Ridden: 12.6 BTW, Marsh in WL still has NO BIKE RACK!

I started off on the Wabash Avenue Route this morning and was over half way through it when I came upon the detour signs. I remembered that the Cargill plant was replacing some big equipment, so they had a rail … Continue reading →

The Mayor of West Lafayette, Jan Mills, along with fellow Harrison Band Booster Bill Arthur, has declared Bike to Work Wednesdays. It sounds like a low key version of the Bike to Work Day in May, but there is a … Continue reading →