The radio station in Cleveland received so many e-mails from the bicycling community, that the station issued an apology and was supposed to air messages promoting bicycling safety and awareness.

The e-mail that we all received from the station manager claimed that the comments were "in jest" and the listeners understood the "tongue in cheek" humor. They claimed they were not against cyclist and supported many cycling events in the community. According to the station manager the comments were taken out of context and misunderstood.

Unfortunately, Clear Channel began as a small radio station here in Cincinnati in the 70's. Because of buying smaller markets around the country they became a giant and were sold to the Texas owners and are all over the country. The owners are supposed to be very conservative. How they can allow this to go on I don't understand.

When this went on in Cleveland we contacted the FCC, the owners of the radio station, the station manager. Unfortunately, I no longer have the e-mail addresses.

It was interesting that only the station manager replied to our e-mails.

The message went out to the bicycle clubs all across the state of Ohio, Indiana and Ky.

Someone from our club has already sent out a post encouraging a call to action.

I too can not understand the mentally of someone who would suggest that someone inflict harm on another human.