Author Archives: dgentry

Surfing around today, I came upon the BikingToronto site and his 8 Secrets to Cycling in Traffic. The first 5 are published so far, and they are rules that every cyclist should follow. BONUS: As I wandered through the site, … Continue reading →

The weather man was reporting much rain today, so I didn’t think much about riding. As the morning went on, the sun came out and the menacing blob of green and yellow on the radar had dissipated. I went to … Continue reading →

I’ve seen several blog posts lately spouting the benefits of commuting by bike, including one using reverse psychology, but it’s tough to get too fired up about it when the weather is so crappy. Those in the warmer climates are … Continue reading →

It’s pretty quiet here at the DanOnBike blog, since the weather seems to be keeping me indoors. However, I’m not totally away from biking since I’m planning for the upcoming season. I’m going to take the bike in this week … Continue reading →

Checkout Stormcrowe’s Article. I’m feeling very smug about my commuting, and I probably won’t ride to work for another two weeks!

Miles Ridden: 18.3Total this Year: 114.0 It may sound lame, but it’s 18.3 more miles than I did last Feb. Plus, it’s March now, so the season is about to start. I’m more than ready! (Mentally, anyway. I need to … Continue reading →

I thought that yesterday would be my only ride of the week, but my schedule cleared enough for me to ride to work today and come home on the South Work Route. I remembered my headband, so my ears and … Continue reading →

The neighbor and I are both trying to ride at least once each month for an entire year. That can be difficult in the cold Indiana winter. Last year, I missed December, January and February. Regular readers may remember that … Continue reading →

Here’s a great article about alternatives to auto driving. Via Urbana-Champaign Bicycle Commute

Total this month: 71.0 miles CORRECTION: 95.9 miles