…because we pitched tents on a grassy knoll overlooking ridges off to the west, and got to savor a lovely sunset. It’s called Box Tree Lodge. About 5 of us did some yoga before the sun set too.
Tuesday was showtime in terms of being a demanding day of…
…July 21, 15 WRCC members rolled out with over 1000 other cyclists as part of RAIN 2018. This 160-mile Gran Fondo runs from Terre Haute to Richmond, Indiana. The riders braved intermittent showers and a nasty stretch of chip and seal on US 40 to reach the finish line at Earlam College.…
…have a mileage goal?
Yes I do, I wanted to do 1000 miles this season. I am 1/3 rd of my way there. Need to step it up, I guess.
What do your friends and family members think about the amount of time you spend on a bike?
It is not common for Indians to bike the distances that we do…
… AVOID the following:
Making quick, unexpected moves, such as standing
Accelerating when you are in the lead position
Slowing down abruptly
Looking back
Not holding the line
Adjusting or…
…even greater diversity in forthcoming editions covering other swathes of the country. I will certainly be interested in reading the author’s next book, due out this fall, covering his bike tour through the American Southwest. Meanwhile, if you read Conversations With US: Great Lakes States , I…
…47, 67 or 101 mile paved routes and 38, 62, and 100 mile gravel routes through Tippecanoe, Fountain and Warren counties. While we provide recommended routes, loops can be mixed and matched together the day of the event to create the adventure of your choosing!
All paved loops are marked with…
…club members and their guests will be $10 a head--the club will pay the rest. Social hour begins at 6:00 p.m. upstairs at the Lafayette Brewing Company. Those who rode 1000 miles or more last season will have T-shirts to claim. Did you get fancy new cycling gear recently? Bring the old stuff for…
…the distance to about 11 miles (a little over an hour ride). From June 16th onward we will gradually add road riding to the trails and slowly work up to longer rides that will include a snack or lunch break.
This program is aimed squarely at novice riders. So whether you are…
…passing law is required of all motorists when overtaking cyclists in city limits, but not in the county (at this time!)
Indiana Bicycle Laws : the laws that dictate the use of bicycles on the roads in the state of Indiana
Motorists' Rights and Responsibilities : the rights and…
…finally Newton. Elevations generally increased over the first part of the day to State Center, and overall decreased to Newton, but a series of hills starting in Melbourne led us into Newton, one after another, after another. Having done most of my rides in the flat lands of west central Indiana…