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I thought it would be neat to ride to Michigan City, so I left around 5:30 so that I could get back in time to visit a little more with family before everyone left at 10:00. The route was easy … Continue reading →

This ride really started yesterday at Buck’s Bike Shop in Valparaiso. I had forgotten to pack my bike shorts, so I asked the cashier at the Speedway on US 30 where a bike shop was. He tried to explain the … Continue reading →

I wanted to get to work early this morning, but I ended up not leaving until after 7:15. The ride in was uneventful, although I did get a little warm. We’re having a hot and humid week – by this … Continue reading →

I decided to ride up to my wife’s place of employment to see her at the end of her shift and then continue my ride north. The route was Newman, to SR26, to McCormick, to Lindberg, to Salisbury, to the … Continue reading →

After a quick shower, I was back on the bike to head to work. I was scheduled to speak at a staff meeting, so I dressed up in nice pants, shirt, and tie. I took my sportcoat in yesterday, so … Continue reading →

I retrieved my bike from the shop yesterday. While I think they do a pretty good job there, I was a little miffed when I had to take the bike back for a tweak. Last year, they didn’t fix the … Continue reading →

My sister and her husband are renting a beach house in Dune Acres, IN next week, and we’ll be spending a couple of nights up there. Dune Acres is a small gated community just west of the Indiana Dunes State … Continue reading →

I took my bike in for its spring tune up (a couple of months late!), so I’m on the sidelines until Thursday after 3:00. I’m hoping they call early, but I doubt if that happens since the bike shop, and … Continue reading →

I stumbled upon this set of new articles from 2000. Apparently, Frank tried commuting to work during Bike To Work Week. I like his writing style, and he has a great opinion about mirrors. Give it a read: http://www.oreilly.com/news/bikeweek_day1.html

The neighbor and I left early this morning to avoid the oncoming rain. We set out to ride to West Point, but the strong south wind convinced us to turn on 200S instead. We ended up taking the Lilly Route … Continue reading →