The Milwaukee Post

Post Staff HARTLAND – Cyclists from throughout the state are invited to register for the 2014 Bike MS: Toyota Best Dam Bike Ride, the two- day fundraising ride to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The ride, which takes place Aug. 2 and Aug. 3, begins in the Pewaukee area and fin- ishes in Madison with an overnight stay in Whitewater. New this year is the "I Ride with MS" pro- gram, a way of honoring participating cyclists who identify that they have been diagnosed with MS, a disease of the central nervous system that is believed to have a high prevalence rate in Wisconsin. They will receive a free "I Ride with MS" jersey and other special recognition throughout the ride weekend. All cyclists are treated to a weekend that includes rest stops every eight to 12 miles, support vehicles along the route, medical and mechanical staff, lodging, meals and enter- tainment. A celebration is also held at the fin- ish line. Riders choose from 50-, 75- or 100-mile route options each day, traveling from Waukesha County Technical College's Pewaukee campus to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Aug. 2, and from UW-Whitewater to the WPS Health Insurance campus in Madison on Aug. 3. Evening launch parties will be held for anyone interested in learning more. Club rides will be included. They parties are: ■ June 5 or June 19 (still to be determined) – Wheel & Sprocket, 528 Wells St., Delafield ■ June 10 – Erik's Bike Shop, 6610 Seybold Road, Madison ■ June 12 – Wheel & Sprocket, 6940 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point To register for the Bike MS: Toyota Best Dam Bike Ride event, visit www.bestdambik- eride.org or call 369-4400 or 800-242-3358. All participants must be at least 12 years of age on or before the day of the event. Riders are asked to pledge or raise a mini- mum of $300 and pay a nonrefundable regis- tration fee ($45 through Saturday, $55 there- after), although first-time participants who haven't signed up can waive the registration fee by asking about the "ticket to ride." Lambeau Field is great, but Miller Park is better. I understand the frozen tundra and the incredible tradition of Lambeau, but it would be better for fans and players if the Packers played in a retractable dome like Miller Park. *** Baseball fans make more stupid com- ments than fans of any other sport. I blame 162 games more than the fans. They will make statements based on one game, which makes about as much sense as talk- ing about the great weather this past win- ter on the one decent day. *** Soccer is getting more popular. *** Horse racing will never get more popu- lar. California Chrome can win the Triple Crown, and it will have no impact on the popularity of the sport. 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Actually, it is possible but only as it's pos- sible that everyone is going to move from Florida to Wisconsin because of the love for cold weather. *** Baseball has a problem because pitch- ers are too good. Baseball will be confused with outdoor soccer if scoring continues to decrease. Too many 2-1 games is bad for baseball. I have suggested that Commissioner Bud Selig must add the des- ignated hitter to the National League to increase scoring. I was wrong. Baseball can't add the DH because it will make the games even longer, and even the 2-1 games are taking too much time to play. Selig must lower the mound from 10 inches to 5 inches. It will give an additional edge to the hitters. Doctors have also stated that lowering the mound might also decrease the number of arm injuries. Selig can improve the game, shorten the game and decrease arm problems with one simple decision. Lowering the mound might be remembered as one of his greatest deci- sions. *** LeBron James is not as good as Michael Jordan, but the discussion can begin if James and Miami win a third straight title. James will be better than Jordan if James can win a fourth straight title. Jordan never did it, and it's not LeBron's fault that Jordan left to play baseball. *** Fans won't admit it, but the crowds would be bigger if the Packers played in a dome like the Vikings and the Colts. The game would be better and the experience would be better. *** "Brett Favre was a rock star. Aaron Rodgers is a rock." It can't be said any better. Stolen from Gabe Neitzel, my new radio partner. 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