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From: zen cycle <funkmasterxx@hotmail.com>
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Subject: Re: 8 & 9 year old girls riding bicycles
Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:00:01 -0500
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On 12/28/2024 11:14 AM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
> On Sat, 28 Dec 2024 11:00:51 -0500, Frank Krygowski
> <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
>> On 12/28/2024 5:11 AM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
>>> On Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:02:06 -0500, Frank Krygowski
>>> <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 12/27/2024 1:57 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
>>>>> On Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:39:56 -0500, Frank Krygowski
>>>>> <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 12/27/2024 9:22 AM, AMuzi wrote:
>>>>>>> On 12/26/2024 8:55 PM, Frank Krygowski wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> IOW, "I read of an anecdote." Sorry, anecdotes (or implied anecdotes)
>>>>>>>> should not be considered as valid as proper research using large
>>>>>>>> volumes of data.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I wonder if there are any non-polical issues where you do think an
>>>>>>>> anecdote trumps science. Or is that thinking pattern limited to
>>>>>>>> defending right wing views?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> That's not anecdotal.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hmm. Are you sure you know the definition of the word?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Anecdote (noun) An account which supports an argument, but which is not
>>>>>> supported by scientific or statistical analysis."
>>>>>
>>>>> Like most of your brags.
>>>>>
>>>>> "Am I qualified to talk about such things? Yes, by virtue of attending
>>>>> multiple classes at various levels for each of the programs described
>>>>> above. I've also acted as an editorial consultant on two well known
>>>>> books dealing with those matters. I've written many articles on those
>>>>> and related topics, and had some of them reprinted by publications in
>>>>> other states and one other country. I no longer maintain the teaching
>>>>> certification, but I've taught many cycling classes, I've written
>>>>> scripts for and appeared in televised instructional spots, I've been
>>>>> interviewed for newspapers and TV on such matters, and I've spoken (by
>>>>> request) at city, regional and statewide gatherings."
>>>>>
>>>>> "I've written articles about dogs vs. bikes, and I
>>>>> was once quoted on the issue in _Bicycling_ magazine."
>>>>>
>>>>> "there are others who have examined my
>>>>> bicycling qualifications, tested me and proclaimed that I do, indeed,
>>>>> know what I'm talking about regarding bicycling."
>>>>>
>>>>> "I've been riding with this club for 35 years now. I've given
>>>>> workshops and classes on riding, including group riding. I've written
>>>>> articles on it for the club newsletter and for other publications.
>>>>> I've
>>>>> had other cycling instructors compliment my riding, and say they
>>>>> learned
>>>>> and improved by watching me. Just last night, one member took me aside
>>>>> and asked me to give tips to a new member who obviously needed advice
>>>>> on group riding."
>>>>>
>>>>> "I ride as a competent adult on normal roads. I've taught others to do
>>>>> that, and I've been recognized for such work. The remarks I posted
>>>>> above were not bragging."
>>>>>
>>>>> --Frank Krygowski
>>>>
>>>> All true. Thanks for reposting.
>>>
>>>
>>> ...and wow. just look at you.
>>
>> :-)   You do seem intent on "looking at me," and giving me tons of
>> attention!  And at 5:11 AM!
>>
>> I might feel honored if it were anyone more admirable...
> 
> As I said before, there's nothing special about me replying to you
> early in the moroning. Early mornings are usually when I take a shit
> and also when I take the garbage out to the curb.

Which is right in line with the content and quality of your 
participation here.