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The breakfast ride: Ellen gets carded

Posted on May 2, 2020 by 16incheswestofpeoria

Rode to Princeville for breakfast alfresco on Saturday. That’s when I realized the big difference between small businesses and public corporations. (Given that some corporations are seemingly unaware of any difference between the two groups, this may be useful information … Continue reading →

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Stopping for no good reason

Posted on April 1, 2020 by 16incheswestofpeoria

Stopping is reaching a destination, the place that defines the ride. The ride to Ellen’s in Princeville, the Track Inn in Chillicothe, the Mayflower in Dunlap, One Eleven Coffee in Wyoming. Continue reading →

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Into the wind with Marie Kondo

Posted on August 11, 2019 by 16incheswestofpeoria

It’s a short ride for some but not for us. Not today. We leave with the wind in our faces. We return with the wind in our faces. The math of these two statements cannot be denied; we pack the … Continue reading →

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Pulling into Chillicothe

Posted on July 6, 2011 by 16incheswestofpeoria

Amtrak cancelled its service to Chillicothe, Illinois, years ago, but the Track Inn, just a couple of doors south of the old station, still provides a stop along the way for travelers of the two-wheeled variety. Track Inn also serves … Continue reading →

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Table for two in Princeville, Illinois

Posted on May 28, 2011 by 16incheswestofpeoria

Some people ride for fitness. Nothing must interrupt their course or cadence. But my favorite rides always include a newspaper or a magazine, pancakes and someone to talk to. And often, we end up at Henry’s Diner in Princeville, Illinois.

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