Author Archives: dgentry

Since I broke a spoke yesterday on my main ride, I pulled out my road bike after work for its first ride of the year.  It was covered in spider webs and dust from the recent remodeling work going on … Continue reading →

As I rode into work today, I thought a lot about our car-centric society and how cycling can help us break the hold that autos have on us. Mostly, I pondered how even though I read about cycling as transportation, … Continue reading →

As I mentioned earlier, I’ve joined the 30 Days of Biking Challenge.   Today, April 1, is the first day.  After a rainy morning and yard work for part of the afternoon (and a movie after that), I was able … Continue reading →

Took this picture last weekend on the Indiana University campus. Now the IU Arboretum, this was once the site of the football stadium and the track for the Little 500 race – where the movie Breaking Away was filmed. I … Continue reading →

Just one commute this week – rain and parent/teacher conferences kept me off the bike the other days.  However, my vacation starts on Friday, so I plan on several rides over the next week – and none of them to … Continue reading →

With more wonderful weather today, I decided to perform my errands by bike.  First was a quick visit to Greyhouse Coffee for a Bulldog Root Beer and some web surfing.  The bike racks near the shop were full, so I … Continue reading →

The warm March weather this year has helped me get on the road and ride to work three times this week.  I also had a Sunday warm up ride to get my legs started. For my first rides in my … Continue reading →

I was reading this post by the Citizen Rider that discussed “feeling safer” while riding, and I was reminded of thoughts I have had many times while talking with co-workers, family, and friends about cycling. Many people don’t feel safe … Continue reading →

A recent article on edmonds.com outlines 10 rules for motorists to coexist with cyclists.  I read them more as guidelines or advice, and these points could really apply to interactions with any slower moving vehicle. 3. Adjust That Attitude: Motorists tend … Continue reading →