tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573867873031730081.post7892984891894975899..comments2023-08-18T11:22:54.443-04:00Comments on RideOn Cycling: I am not happy with Roger.Charlie Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01577908447309350934noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573867873031730081.post-23583303157472512572011-03-15T11:31:47.465-04:002011-03-15T11:31:47.465-04:00First of all (oh wow, I sound like your dad. sorry...First of all (oh wow, I sound like your dad. sorry), I had to read this three times to get through the tears. My dad loved your family and you are very right, he would have been the loudest at the entire stadium.<br />Second, NEVER FORGET A PUMP! Besides the obvious, fending off dogs and taking down your opponents are very useful ways for a pump. Also, they make mini one time use pumps. Dad used to carry one in his pocket all the time.<br />After reading this, it is making me crave In-and-Out for lunch today, the joys of living in So Cal. I think cheeseburger, fries with grilled onions and cheese, and a chocolate shake will fill the crave.<br />Keep up the great work!! My dad would be so proud of you. Love you guys!!!!April Millikanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02057040579080798344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573867873031730081.post-75879791682585931532011-03-15T01:43:37.346-04:002011-03-15T01:43:37.346-04:00First of all, unless you have a team car following...First of all, unless you have a team car following your training rides, you are a dork for riding without a pump! Look at training pictures of all top pros training on their own - are they all dorks??<br /><br />Also, what can you stick into some obnoxious half-wheelers spokes to take them down if you don't have a pump? Or how do you fend off unwanted farm dogs trying to chew off your shoes? Remember, the pump isn't just for inflating tires. <br /><br />Also, while referencing Roger, under the heading Breaking Away/Little 500 trivia, don't forget the Belgian, turned Chicago resident and ultimately "SoCal Italian" that jammed his pump into the hero's spokes in Breaking Away - Eddy Van Guyse was a friend of Roger's and big part of the SoCal cycling scene and El Dorado Park rides as well and clearly is not a dork! See note below:<br /><br />"Van Guyse, born in Belgium and raised in Chicago, is also a former competitive racing cyclist, currently residing in Long Beach, Calif. He also has some acting under his belt, having played “the villain” on the Italian racing team in Breaking Away—the racer who jammed a tire pump into the main character’s wheel, causing his crash."B Caldwellnoreply@blogger.com