Comments for Roger Kramer Cycling: The Blog Page http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog Information about the world of cycling, including bicycle touring Thu, 18 Oct 2012 03:47:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Comment on Armstrong no longer Livestrong chairman by gjh http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=2546&cpage=1#comment-1123 gjh Thu, 18 Oct 2012 03:47:27 +0000 http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=2546#comment-1123 The problem with awarding Armstrong's Tour de France victories to the 2nd place finishers is that virtually all of those riders also have a doping history at some time in their careers. Either they have tested positive, been accused of, or self admitted to doping sometime over their ride years. If Armstrong and his teammates could pass the tests during his TDF winning years, how can anyone know if the 2nd place riders were truly clean? With the rampant doping going on throughout the teams, they should just set Armstrong's awards aside and not award them to anyone. The problem with awarding Armstrong’s Tour de France victories to the 2nd place finishers is that virtually all of those riders also have a doping history at some time in their careers. Either they have tested positive, been accused of, or self admitted to doping sometime over their ride years. If Armstrong and his teammates could pass the tests during his TDF winning years, how can anyone know if the 2nd place riders were truly clean? With the rampant doping going on throughout the teams, they should just set Armstrong’s awards aside and not award them to anyone.

]]> Comment on Why you hate cyclists by Mark http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=2537&cpage=1#comment-801 Mark Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:05:19 +0000 http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=2537#comment-801 The article is well written and well-referenced, and I'm glad the author sees his personal impact on the the success of Philadelphia cycling. This was, after all, a logical argument, but logic is generally unheeded when emotions have been aggravated. It is unfortunate that his colorful language prevents me from sharing the article, because many of my friends would truly not appreciate it. The article is well written and well-referenced, and I’m glad the author sees his personal impact on the the success of Philadelphia cycling. This was, after all, a logical argument, but logic is generally unheeded when emotions have been aggravated. It is unfortunate that his colorful language prevents me from sharing the article, because many of my friends would truly not appreciate it.

]]> Comment on When was this bicycle built? by Tom http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=953&cpage=1#comment-691 Tom Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:57:23 +0000 http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=953#comment-691 I have a amf 2550 currier..in excelent condition and cant fine any information on it...what year it was manufactured..it has original tires and rides like a cadilac...woundering what it would be worth ...brown metalflake color...everything is orginal...american flyer auto stores..if any one can till me about it email me asap because I am interested in selling it ....contact me at Tcollins48039@yahoo.com I have a amf 2550 currier..in excelent condition and cant fine any information on it…what year it was manufactured..it has original tires and rides like a cadilac…woundering what it would be worth …brown metalflake color…everything is orginal…american flyer auto stores..if any one can till me about it email me asap because I am interested in selling it ….contact me at Tcollins48039@yahoo.com

]]> Comment on CyclingSavvy coming to Belleville by CyclingSavvy coming to Belleville – Roger Kramer Cycling: The Blog … | Bicycle News Gator http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=2515&cpage=1#comment-543 CyclingSavvy coming to Belleville – Roger Kramer Cycling: The Blog … | Bicycle News Gator Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:31:29 +0000 http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=2515#comment-543 [...] is the original post: CyclingSavvy coming to Belleville – Roger Kramer Cycling: The Blog … This entry was posted in Blog Search and tagged american, courses, curriculum, cycling, [...] [...] is the original post: CyclingSavvy coming to Belleville – Roger Kramer Cycling: The Blog … This entry was posted in Blog Search and tagged american, courses, curriculum, cycling, [...]

]]> Comment on Moonlight Ramble is back in the saddle by Roger http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=2334&cpage=1#comment-492 Roger Mon, 20 Aug 2012 04:39:23 +0000 http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=2334#comment-492 Thanks, Julie for including the link to the ride's webpage. More recent posts about the Ramble have that information, but I know search engines often site the older posts. Thanks, Julie for including the link to the ride’s webpage. More recent posts about the Ramble have that information, but I know search engines often site the older posts.

]]> Comment on Moonlight Ramble is back in the saddle by Julie http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=2334&cpage=1#comment-491 Julie Mon, 20 Aug 2012 04:20:05 +0000 http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=2334#comment-491 Moonlight Ramble web site is updated. Advance registration is required by August 24. Event is September 1st in Ballpark Village. www.moonlightramble.com Moonlight Ramble web site is updated. Advance registration is required by August 24. Event is September 1st in Ballpark Village.

http://www.moonlightramble.com

]]> Comment on More on the Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail by K Giltner http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=2111&cpage=1#comment-486 K Giltner Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:23:38 +0000 http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=2111#comment-486 I am thinking of starting a petition on the website Change.org for the Vadalabene Bike Trail (Great River Road Trai) to be cleaned up. It is almost impossible to ride on with a road bike. I am also tired of drivers flipping me off and honking and driving too close and yelling at me because I am riding on the roads instead of the trail. I would ride the trail if it wasn't in such bad shape. Not sure a petition would do any good though. I am thinking of starting a petition on the website Change.org for the Vadalabene Bike Trail (Great River Road Trai) to be cleaned up. It is almost impossible to ride on with a road bike. I am also tired of drivers flipping me off and honking and driving too close and yelling at me because I am riding on the roads instead of the trail. I would ride the trail if it wasn’t in such bad shape.

Not sure a petition would do any good though.

]]> Comment on It’s time to get naked in St. Louis! by mark http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=2471&cpage=1#comment-484 mark Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:25:25 +0000 http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=2471#comment-484 I'm afraid this is one ride you will never see me at! I’m afraid this is one ride you will never see me at!

]]> Comment on “Dead Red” law now in effect in Illinois by David Weidler http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=2463&cpage=1#comment-482 David Weidler Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:54:44 +0000 http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=2463#comment-482 Since the 'E' in ABATE stands for Education, they should have educated their members (and the public) in how to actuate a traffic signal. This law is just another overstep by a powerful and well-funded lobby. As originally written, the law just made it legal to blow off a red light. I doubt if the two minute wait will make much difference. Since the ‘E’ in ABATE stands for Education, they should have educated their members (and the public) in how to actuate a traffic signal.
This law is just another overstep by a powerful and well-funded lobby.
As originally written, the law just made it legal to blow off a red light. I doubt if the two minute wait will make much difference.

]]> Comment on Tour de Belleville by Roger http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=2352&cpage=1#comment-481 Roger Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:42:57 +0000 http://rogerkramercycling.org/blog/?p=2352#comment-481 Ken, I called the Parks and Recreation Department on Wednesday afternoon. They said you can get the discounted rate of $15 through Thursday at either the department or Bicycle World. As of this afternoon, the main page now says online registration is unavailable. I don't think it had that notice last night. I checked out the contact information, sent an email and got a response from a city employee. Being the longtime ride director of the Tour de Stooges, I've seen issue where the contact email link works for most people, but doesn't work for a few. I don't know what causes that. I won't be able to go because I have to work Friday night, but I hope things work out for you. Ken, I called the Parks and Recreation Department on Wednesday afternoon. They said you can get the discounted rate of $15 through Thursday at either the department or Bicycle World. As of this afternoon, the main page now says online registration is unavailable. I don’t think it had that notice last night.

I checked out the contact information, sent an email and got a response from a city employee. Being the longtime ride director of the Tour de Stooges, I’ve seen issue where the contact email link works for most people, but doesn’t work for a few. I don’t know what causes that.

I won’t be able to go because I have to work Friday night, but I hope things work out for you.

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