Statement of Support – Annapolis Bicycle Master Plan

Annapolis City Council Meeting, January, 9 2012 Mr. Mayor and Council Members, thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Annapolis Bicycle Master Plan. Auto-based transportation certainly has its place in our city and provides many benefits. However, auto dependence has many negative consequences, such as pollution, sprawling development patterns, unattractive urban development and… Read More Statement of Support – Annapolis Bicycle Master Plan

January 10, 2012April 14, 2020 Alex PlineLeave a comment

WTF, Cleveland?

Over the last year I have come to the realization that I will never amount to much as a competitive cyclist from a Palmares standpoint, meaning I’m never going to win races or even place in races, and thus my Palmares (“List of accomplishments”) will never get beyond my first race – 1st place in… Read More WTF, Cleveland?

January 6, 2012December 19, 2019 Alex Pline3 Comments

Slots or No Slots, That is the Question… Again

Appearing in Annapolis Capital Punishment, September 23, 2010 Guest Editorial by Loyal Reader Alex Pline (ACP says thanks!): The “slots” question is probably the most contentious issue we’ve had on the ballot since, well, the lasts “slots” question. Just like last time, every interest group is going full tilt. As such, it’s pretty difficult to… Read More Slots or No Slots, That is the Question… Again

September 23, 2010April 28, 2020 Alex PlineLeave a comment

St. Michaels Century – Another View

ABRT did the Bike Doctor/St. Michael’s Century on the eastern shore this past weekend. It was a beautiful day for it; low humidity, sunshine and cool temperatures. This is one of the things I love about the “century season” in the fall and I try to do as many as possible (Bay Country, Civil War,… Read More St. Michaels Century – Another View

September 20, 2010December 19, 2019 Alex Pline1 Comment

Florida Tempo

3 days of fixed gear riding in Ft Myers was a welcome change from the dreary Mid-Atlantic winter.… Read More Florida Tempo

April 2, 2010December 31, 2022 Alex PlineLeave a comment

The End of the (Century) Season

The Seagull Century last Saturday marked, at least for me, the end of both the “Century Season” and the season as a whole. I think that is especially true given the very fall like weather we are having this week. This year I did 4 centuries along with a number of ABRT riders: Rick’s Solomon’s… Read More The End of the (Century) Season

October 13, 2009December 19, 2019 Alex PlineLeave a comment

2009 ABRT Spain Training Camp

In 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 ABRT did spring training camps near Malaga Spain ( Villanueva del Rosario) hosted by Idlebreaks. We typically did two groups and I went in 2008 and 2009 with the “non-Elite Team” group. Wow, what a difference a week makes! At the risk of gloating about how nice the weather… Read More 2009 ABRT Spain Training Camp

March 23, 2009December 19, 2019 Alex PlineLeave a comment

Team Pline

Urbanism, Advocacy, Bikes and Boats