Author Archives: dgentry

My bike was ready to pick up at Hodson’s Bay today. I walked down the hill to the shop during lunch. They gave it a tune up ($50) and fixed the broken spoke (60¢). I rode across the shopping centers … Continue reading →

This month’s total is 38.2 miles – more than double the same month last year.

The weather was nice, and the house was kid free, so my wife and I took a quick ride. We cycled west on Divsion Road and went north, then south on 350S. Coming back to Division, we went home. It … Continue reading →

It’s only March, and I’Â’m already making excuses why I can’t ride to work! And today is the best weather day so far this year. Pathetic!! I’ll list my reasons here, and you can judge for yourself: I need to … Continue reading →

As I threatened yesterday, I rode the just purchased Specialized into work today. I wasn’t a great ride, but as always, I still felt good when I got in. The shoulder on SR26 becomes my bike laneThe bike is the … Continue reading →

— WARNING – NEWBIE ALERT!! – WARNING — It’s true that I don’t have much experience or aptitude in mechanical matters. My auto service is done at a shop, and the same goes for the bike. However, I thought it … Continue reading →

… the old biking lady. I saw her today on the sidewalk, waiting for a bus to turn left. The driver was stopped, and had beeped the horn to indicate that she should cross the street, but she decided to … Continue reading →

… the West Lafayette wheelchair guy. I’ve seen him around every summer for the past five years I’ve lived and worked here. He looks to be in his late 50’s – barrel chested with a bit of a gut – … Continue reading →

I was feeling pretty calm this morning, until I read an article linked to by Cycle Dog. In this Opinion column in the DCist, the author discusses his right to all of the privileges of an automobile on the roads, … Continue reading →

I took a ride up to the Evil Empire to get trash bags and food for supper. As usual, I took the long way. The weather was perfect. So, I’m sitting at a red light, and there is no traffic … Continue reading →