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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [Ryan L] [ In reply to ]
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says he is going to sue Gary T for lying if Gary does send a retraction in 48 hrs.




It sounds to me as though either a) Gary misunderstood something, and blew it out of proportion, and is wrong... or b) Gary was spot on, RR is wrong, and is painted into a corner, and is now spinning this, and applying "the best defense is a a good offense".

At the end of the show, he had on some guy from the SDBC claiming that Gary was wrong. He also claimed that they've been trying to get ahold of Gary all morning to have him on the show...dunno if that's true, either.

Oh, yeah...he also claimed that the whole thing was parody/satire, and you, Gary, just don't get it. I think this is called "Doing an Al Franken".

Disclaimer: I haven't heard the original show yet...I tuned in yesterday at the end, as he was making fun of the 85 year old cyclist, and he seemed to be in a mean mood.


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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [Xenu] [ In reply to ]
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Oh, yeah...he also claimed that the whole thing was parody/satire, and you, Gary, just don't get it. I think this is called "Doing an Al Franken".


Oh, the old, "just kidding," routine. Nice.

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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [Martin C] [ In reply to ]
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Just emailed the station manager, and program manager....asking for transcripts other then podcast mp3s.

Can we write our own transcripts off the audio? or does it have to be straight from the source?

-bcreager
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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [bcreager] [ In reply to ]
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I think you can / need to send a COPY of the mp3s to a service for official transcript.

I tried to listen to the podcast last night. No go. Will try again. It doesn't matter if he was joking or not. His making those statements puts it in the heads of other sickos that that kind of attitude and actions are shared by others and therefore in some sick and twisted way are ok to commit. I live in El Cajon and I USED to bike commute 17 miles each way to work before moveing out here. Now I live 5 miles away and drive because of so many out here that buy into similar beliefs and attitudes as RR's. Let's smoke this guy. I find it hard to believe that he really had someone from SDBC on the show. Sure as hell WAS NOT me!

John
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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [inSANe DIEGO] [ In reply to ]
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I find it hard to believe that he really had someone from SDBC on the show.




You may have a point. The guy that claimed to be from the SDBC was named Steve, and he seemd to be speaking on behalf of the SDBC, as though he were the president, or some other officer--I was driving the 5 at the time, and could only allocate a certain amount of my attention to details like that, so I missed his last name, andthe office that he claimed to hold--sorry 'bout that.

Edit: I just listened to this part of the show again. His name is Steve Taylor, and he said he "is with the San Diego Bicycle Club". He did not claim an office. I see from the sdbc website, that he is the newsletter dude, and listed on the board of directors, but not as an officer.

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Sure as hell WAS NOT me!


Who are you? Are you a SDBC board member? If so, maybe you folks need to circle your wagons, and get on the same page, because this person (the alleged SDBC person) is going to be on again tomorrow.


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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [gtingley] [ In reply to ]
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I haven't read all the reply's, so I don't know if this has been covered. Advertising is what makes the station money for this clown to have a job. Complain to the advertisers, have a group of people that listen to this radio station send letters to the companies that advertise and copy those letters to the radio station itself- stating that you will no longer use or buy their product if they continue to advertise with them. If that radio station losses just one ad because of this jerk off he will be trying to find a new place of employment.
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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [Xenu] [ In reply to ]
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I'm a new member, but have ridden with them for almost a year off and on and regularly from November 05 through January 06 until I can down with PFS. I'll post on their club forum and make some calls.

I've made a post and will try some calls next.

John
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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [kbinzer] [ In reply to ]
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Here my start to the "cause".....I'm going to mull over it at lunch, edit, and then its off to Ford North America and Peterson Ford of El Cajon:

To whom it may concern:



In 2006, Ford has aligned itself with the multi-sport and cycling community by sponsoring the premier events held in North America. As the title sponsor for Ironman North America’s 70.3 and Ironman events, Ford has created a positive marketing image in the triathlon and cycling communities. One such event, Ironman California, was held just this last weekend here in Oceanside. This image is being further enhanced this year, as Ford became the title sponsor for the Tour De Georgia, the premier professional cycling event in North America.



Peterson Ford of El Cajon is also a sponsor of local radio station KFMB. On March 20, 2006, Rick Robert’s show took up the topic of cycling in San Diego. For the next 4 hours, the host threatened, belittled, and made derogatory comments about the cycling community in San Diego. This anti-cyclist stance does not juxtapose well with Ford’s current market image. The complete broadcast show can be heard here: http://www.760kfmb.com/podcast/rick/ .



There ought to be better and more appreciative places to spend your advertising moneys. If not, there are better places for the triathlon and cycling community to spend there vehicular dollars.



Concerned Cyclist and Triathlete,

William R. Creager

-bcreager
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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [bcreager] [ In reply to ]
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Here my start to the "cause".....I'm going to mull over it at lunch, edit, and then its off to Ford North America and Peterson Ford of El Cajon:

To whom it may concern:



In 2006, Ford has aligned itself with the multi-sport and cycling community by sponsoring the premier events held in North America. As the title sponsor for Ironman North America’s 70.3 and Ironman events, Ford has created a positive marketing image in the triathlon and cycling communities. One such event, Ironman California, was held just this last weekend here in Oceanside. This image is being further enhanced this year, as Ford became the title sponsor for the Tour De Georgia, the premier professional cycling event in North America.



Peterson Ford of El Cajon is also a sponsor of local radio station KFMB. On March 20, 2006, Rick Robert’s show took up the topic of cycling in San Diego. For the next 4 hours, the host threatened, belittled, and made derogatory comments about the cycling community in San Diego. This anti-cyclist stance does not juxtapose well with Ford’s current market image. The complete broadcast show can be heard here: http://www.760kfmb.com/podcast/rick/ .



There ought to be better and more appreciative places to spend your advertising moneys. If not, there are better places for the triathlon and cycling community to spend there vehicular dollars.



Concerned Cyclist and Triathlete,

William R. Creager

-bcreager




Just heard some more of this clown make a statement implying that he'd like to see cyclist's get injured from losing their front wheel.

Again. Let's make him HAVE to ride a bike and hell, be homeless too!

John
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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [gtingley] [ In reply to ]
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I can't help to think that Captain Patrick M. Klokow's Marine unit should know about this.

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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [last tri in 83] [ In reply to ]
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That would be classic.
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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [ATX TRIHEAD] [ In reply to ]
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This is mostly just venting now and I defintely am not an advocate of this, but maybe someone should email this prick this link....

http://www.cyclingforums.com/t180561.html

Being Mr. Conservative he'd have to pick. Side with cyclists (and think twice about schitty driving toward them) or side with gun control.

John
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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [Martin C] [ In reply to ]
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The station should be able to provide a transcript. If I remember correctly, it is an FCC requirement for them to retain transcripts of their broadcasts.



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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [edwinj] [ In reply to ]
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I sent this quick email to www.cicle.org in L.A. Above is the link to a thread in a forum I belong to. The jock states that he would like to make cyclists his hood ornaments and goes on to attack them for two to three days. This is actually a continuing issue as he is supposed to have someone on his show on Wednesday. Any help in getting the word of this unspeakable act to the masses would be greatly appreciated. Maybe a station parking lot filling bike protest could be organized. A fan of your site from the brother city to the South, I've also sent an email to www.roadbikerider.com RBR Another incident of bashing/endangering cyclists on the radio!!!!!!!!!! Here is a link to a thread in the www.slowtwitch.com forum that has all the info about what has been going on. http://forum.slowtwitch.com/gforum.cgi?post=755232;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread Apparently it's not over either. The jock seems to be making it a personal battle over the radio with a person that wrote him a letter concerning the incident and is dragging the subject through at least three days of broadcasting! Gotta get back to work...

John
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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [inSANe DIEGO] [ In reply to ]
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I've listened to a large portion of the broadcast but admittedly not all of it. I have yet to hear any thing where he advocates harming or harrassing cyclists. The last hour is certainly the most heated and he does have the clip of a Mack truck honking its horn. I was just wondering if someone could point me to an offending passage from the broadcast. If someone could point me to the time in one of the mp3s posted above where he advocates harming cyclists, or even the hood ornament comment, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [Pooks] [ In reply to ]
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at the beginning he is reading a letter and says (to the author) "I'd like to make you my hood ornament" and I beiieve he repeats himself a few times. It's there clear as a bell, just take a listen.


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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [Pooks] [ In reply to ]
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Not directly advocating violence but distasteful nonetheless 3/20 hr 3:

That little lane over there, that “scootchy one” that’s yours, the other one’s mine and I’m going to use every bit of it Jack, so stay in yours and I’ll stay in mine. Y’know you never want to run into a bicyclist, number one it’ll dent your car, crack your windshield, you never know. You may get home and find one of these little bumblebees is hanging onto your bumper then you gotta take them all the way back to their bicycle. Y’know I hate it when that happens.
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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [inSANe DIEGO] [ In reply to ]
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As a local San Diego rider I know how dangerous our roads can be without Rick Roberts encouraging road rage towards cyclists. I am also aware of my responsiblities to obey the rules of the road.

Mr. Roberts mentions Bicycling Magazine during hour 3. I have written to Bicycling Magazine to inform them of the broadcast and I've asked them to do a feature on it. I encourage you to write to Bicycling Magazine as well: http://www.bicycling.com/...us/0,3264,s1,00.html

I know that Rick Roberts mentions cycling on the 3/20 show for hours 1-4. Can anyone post the other dates/hours that mention cyclists?

Thanks,
Scott
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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [srgraves] [ In reply to ]
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I think its just yesterday and today's shows. The 3/20 show talks about it for the entire duration. Not sure about today's, haven't listened to all of it yet.

You can download them from here:
http://www.760kfmb.com/podcast/rick/

-bcreager
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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [bcreager] [ In reply to ]
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Rick says he mentioned something on Friday about cyclists. That may be what sparked either Gary's or Bill's emails. I have yet to listen to that show. Nonetheless, he could have found a way to start and carry the topic in a way that wouldn't encourge driver's to go about driving with a cavalier attitude. I know he mentions cyclists on La Jolla Village Dr getting in his way. Uh, ok. That's a two or three lane road. Just how big is your friggin SUV Rick? Or are you that bad of a driver? I gotta go puke.

John
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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [bcreager] [ In reply to ]
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Peterson Ford of El Cajon


Not trying to pick nits, just trying to heppya if you are going to send this to them...I think you mean Pearson Ford. They're in San Diego, not El Cajon (The Ford Dealership in El Cajon is El Cajon Ford--weird, huh? ;-> )

Pearson Ford is at 4300 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego...which is where you may be confused.


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"I can live with doubt and uncertainty and not knowing. I think it is much more interesting to live not knowing than to have answers that might be wrong." -- Richard Feynman
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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [Xenu] [ In reply to ]
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Thanks, I caught that right before I sent it. There is actually a Peterson Ford as well....not sure where I got that from....anyways, I got the right name, and email, and sent it off. Still searching for the right email address for Ford North America, haven't found it yet.

In case anyone else wants it: pearsonford@earthlink.net

-bcreager
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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [gtingley] [ In reply to ]
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My e-mail to KFMB: Dear sir... You should know that the anti-cyclist rantings of your DJ, Rick Roberts, is reaching a national level of attention (I live in Ohio). As a cyclist who always obeys the rules of the road, and has had some close calls with drivers in the past, I find what Mr. Roberts said to be offensive in the extreme. At best his comments were juvenile attempts at jokes, at worst they will encourage other motorists to harass and potentially injure or kill cyclists. I would suggest that Mr. Roberts retract his comments and offer an apology on air. If that cannot be accomplished, I will happily begin writing letters to your advertisers. I think they would be interested to hear what Mr. Roberts has said on air, especially after a Captain in the US Marine Corps was struck and killed by a motorist. Have a nice day... George Raihala

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Re: An open letter to Rick Roberts of KFMB (San Diego cyclists, read this) [gtingley] [ In reply to ]
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perhaps also include pictures of injuries due to be hit by cars.

I did.

Trisha
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