Author Archives: dgentry

The neighbor and I took a quick, cold ride this morning. We traveled up 400W to Lindberg, east to the Cattail Trail, south to McCormick Rd, West on 26, and Newman back home. If I had time, this would be … Continue reading →

The neighbor and I kicked off the season with our first before-work ride. We took the Granville route with a little extra riding south on 700W. It was a little chilly at first, but I warmed up quickly. With the … Continue reading →

I’m realizing already that I’m going to have a tough time naming these posts for each ride. Since I snapped this shot of goats in a pasture, today’s title is more individual than most will be. I rode the Montmorenci … Continue reading →

I came home from work to an empty house, so I decided to ride. I took the Granville Bridge Route. It was windy like yesterday, so I took my time going west. The ride back east was quick and easy. … Continue reading →

Finally, I was able to ride to work today! Temperatures were in the low 50s this morning. Even with the tailwind, I took it easy so that I wouldn’t work up too much of a sweat. (I ride to work … Continue reading →

OK, I’m bummed. According to this article in the J&C, March in the Lafayette area will continue to be cold and will see more precipitation. This is not good biking weather! Who can I call? I may be able to … Continue reading →

We’ve just finished February, and I wasn’t able to ride anytime during the month. I don’t really enjoy riding in temperatures less than the mid 40s (°F), so there weren’t too many chances. There was that one weekend where the … Continue reading →

This is nice for a longer, weekend morning ride, and is just as fun in either direction. Start at the intersection of Division and Newman Roads near West Lafayette. Head south on Newman to River Road. Take a left (east) … Continue reading →

This is another under 10 mile route I can run before work. Starting at Division and Newman roads near West Lafayette, head south on Newman (300W). At the ‘T’, take a left to head east on River Road. At the … Continue reading →

This is a variation of the Montmorenci Loop as drawn by Charlie Myer in his book Bicycling in the Lafayette Area. Start at the intersection of Division and Newman roads near West Lafayette, Head west to 350W. Turn right (north) … Continue reading →