Author Archives: dgentry

Lots of errands and yard work this weekend, but I did find time to ride the Llama Route today. There was a strong WNW wind fighting me on Jackson Highway, but the tailwind on Division Road was nice. I saw … Continue reading →

I’m heading out of town today, so I didn’t go in to work. Instead, I took a slightly late bike ride. Following the River Road/Campus route put me on campus right around 8:00. I’m not used to that much traffic … Continue reading →

(I shouldn’t post these things a day after the ride. I’m already forgetting what I was going to write.) View from the River Bank It took a lot of self-prodding to get off of the lazy boy and in the … Continue reading →

Unlike 2 weeks ago, I didn’t let my excuses ruin a good weather day. My daughter and I celebrated her inclusion in the spring honor roll with a father/daughter breakfast before school. I dropped her off at 8:00, parked my … Continue reading →

I called the kids at home today and asked them if they wanted to go for a ride when I got home from work. I can’t believe how quickly they said no. Later, my wife asked them to empty and … Continue reading →

I rode to work this morning over the normal route, and I met the family for supper at the Dog N Suds in West Lafayette. That is some good root beer! Miles Ridden: 6.1

My daughter has an after school choir practice today, so I didn’t think I’d be able to ride to work. However, I decided to ride in, and then ride home for lunch. I’d be going home for food anyway if … Continue reading →

I had some time after yard work today to ride, so I went down to West Point and back (Division Road west to Granville Bridge, then south on 700W. Same route back). On the way, I passed a group of … Continue reading →

I remember the first time I rode up the hill on Newman Road. I know that I’ve written about the hill many times, since any ride to work or West Lafayette will normally involve that route. But the first time … Continue reading →