TWO SIDES TO THE CYCLE Published Aug. 4, 2011 By Allison Burks Via e-mail -- I'm surprised the Air Force -- or any of the military services for that matter -- allows their troops to continue to ride motorcycles (reference "Pedal to the Metal, May/June 2011 issue, cover story). If professional sports teams can stop their athletes from doing so, I'm sure the Defense Department can do the same. Allison Burks Via e-mail ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wow! Talk about "getting back on that horse again." Staff Sgt. Kevin Barton in the "Pedal to the Metal" story is an inspiration. He is not letting his leg amputation hold him back. Determined Airmen like these are why we have the best military in the world. Keep fighting, Sarge! Retired Army Master Sgt. L.L. Tucker Philadelphia