Comments on: Doug Roether Update

By: Shawn Brooks

Shawn Brooks — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:07:10 +0000

I was very fortunate to have been an understudy of Doug’s at Bike Chalet in Mesa in the early ’90’s. He taught me a lot about customer service, bike fitting, and how to pedal faster!
I was deeply saddened to hear of Doug’s passing. I know I would not be where I am today without his guidance and teaching.

Thanks Doug, you will be missed.

Shawn Brooks
The Cycologist
Fort Collins, CO

By: Chris Zanotti

Chris Zanotti — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:33:35 +0000

Doug was one of the best people I have ever met. He was casual to the point of giving out mankisses, and being playful enough to do a running slide on a couch at the Absolute Bikes party in Flagstaff. On a professional level, he was top notch, and he held that standard in his personal life. He has always been a good friend of mine, even with my faults. I will really miss him, and his snarky comments. I was blessed to know him, and to call each other friends, as his standard was pretty high, and I will miss his laughter, jokes, and comments more than I can even attempt to type here.

My prayers go to Doug and I know he is going to spend enough time in hell to have a good time, and then will be pulled, probably kicking and screaming into heaven.

I miss Doug, and I wish his wonderful wife comfort and peace.

Christopher Zanotti

By: Azhocar

Azhocar — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:22:43 +0000

Doug
Krep a place in the paceline for me.
A fellow former College Cycle Mechanic;

By: Tom McConnell

Tom McConnell — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:05:35 +0000

thanx for all the professional help and the friendship outside of the shop, doug. i think ya knew you were always 1 of my fave people in and out of the industry.

now let me tell ya a small story. ya know how i always gave ya crap for all the cell phones ya wore on yer belt? well i ended up with 2 on my own not long ago. a work thing just like yers. id smile for you and laugh at myself a little each day when i clipped them on.

ill think of ya often pal. each time i ride, each time i press a shirt, each time i meet a stellar person. my very best to the family and many friends of doug roether.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:21:49 +0000

Doug
Keep a place in the paceline for me.
A fellow former College Cycle Mechanic

By: Karl Waak

Karl Waak — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:46:12 +0000

I have known Doug since 1991. Always polite, he is never afraid to tell you the truth. He is an honest businessman, and always looked out for the little guy. We were not close the last few years, but it is like no time has passed when I see him. Doug, keep riding.
Karl

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:10:01 +0000

Doug, Thanks for everything! So much of my life today is owed to you and your endless amounts of knowledge and advice. You touched so many any will be missed tremendously. I’ll be bringing you with me with every ride I do.

-Sean