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Memorial Ride, San Francisco 9/30/08
There will be a memorial ride for Jordan next Tuesday evening (9/30) at 7:00 pm; gather at the east end of the Panhandle (McKinley statue near Fell and Baker)
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//Remembering Jordan McKay, San Francisco Bicyclist
We're deeply saddened to report that late last Tuesday night that Jordan McKay, a young man and SFBC member, was shot and killed on Cabrillo Street in the Richmond District while riding his bike home from BART. Our hearts go out to Jordan's family and friends; we mourn for him as a fellow urban bicyclist and a fellow human being whose life was ended suddenly and pointlessly on an otherwise peaceful street.
There will be a memorial ride for Jordan next Tuesday evening (9/30) at 7:00 pm; gather at the east end of the Panhandle (McKinley statue near Fell and Baker) and we'll ride into the evening together to inhabit the streets with life and celebrate one life lived too briefly. Wherever you go, ride safe, and remember Jordan. There will be a memorial ride for Jordan next Tuesday evening (9/30) at 7:00 pm; gather at the east end of the Panhandle (McKinley sta... more -
Physician charged with stopping his car suddenly in front of two cyclists.
Driver under the influence of non-existent common sense.
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Christopher Thomas Thompson, 59, was charged with two felony counts each of reckless driving causing injury and battery with serious bodily injury in connection with a July 4 crash.
Prosecutors allege that on July 4, Thompson slammed on the brakes of his red Infiniti sedan in front of two cyclists riding downhill on Mandeville Canyon Road. Authorities said the impact flung one cyclist through the car's rear window and the other to the pavement.
Peter Swarth, Thompson's attorney, said in a statement about the July crash today: "We regret that charges were filed today against Dr. Thompson. The incident was an unfortunate accident and was absolutely not a case of 'road rage,' as some have suggested. Dr. Thompson continues to wish for the injured cyclists speedy recovery."
Watson said he skidded to the right of the car as the other cyclist skidded to the left, "right into on-coming traffic." The motorist drove right at the other cyclist, who then punched the car, Watson said. "He then drove straight at me."
Cyclist Ron Peterson, 40, whose head crashed through the car window July 4, had broken teeth, a broken nose and serious cuts on his face. The other cyclist, Christian Stoehr, 29, had a shoulder separation he said would require surgery.
Photos showing a car's shattered window and what appears to be blood-covered trunk and others showing an injured Peterson on a gurney and in a UCLA Medical Center bed were quickly posted on Internet blogs, prompting outraged e-mails among members of Westside riding clubs.
Peterson said that Thompson "yelled out some profanity and, 'Ride single-file!' " Peterson said he then screamed an expletive at Thompson, who he said veered in front of the riders and "slammed on his brakes as hard as he could."
Thompson is free on $30,000 bail. He is scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 1 at the airport branch of Los Angeles County Superior Court. If convicted on all counts, he will face up to seven years and eight months in state prison.
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Drive your bike to work day
I know a number of people that have actually done this.
From the website driveyourbike.org
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Welcome to the official home of the only day set aside for bike-rack awareness. We're in our second year of this important mission, and it's time for you to get involved!
Here at Drive Your Bike To Work Day, we're constantly hearing about yet another horror story about a bike left on the roof of a car while attempting to drive into a parking garage or drive-thru window. I know a number of people that have actually done this. From the website driveyourbike.org - ... more -
Acorns of Hope
The destruction of trees along the coastal plain of Louisiana during Hurricanes Rita and Katrina has recently been acknowledged as the worst ecological disaster in American history. Erosion is now an immediate threat to those determined to rebuild, as the Gulf of Mexico continues to eat away at the unsecured shoreline. Louisiana native and arborist Bob Thibodeaux recently began a five-year mission to plant 10,000 high-quality live oaks along the coast. Arborists and cyclists from across the U.S. and Canada participated in the main event of this year-round project - a 250 mile bike ride with plenty of stops to plant trees, meet locals, and eat some amazing gumbo.
This video follows the first year of the Acorns of Hope project. There are thousands of trees left to plant and four more scheduled rides.
Get involved @ www.bobstree.com The destruction of trees along the coastal plain of Louisiana during Hurricanes Rita and Katrina has recently been acknowledged as the... more -
Denver Cruisers wants cruisers to ride downtown Denver every Wednesday night
The group Denver Cruisers does a group bike ride through the downtown area of Denver every Wednesday during the summer months.
Check out the above link for more info.
Local news coverage pics:
http://cbs4denver.com/slideshows/denver.cruisers.bike.2... The group Denver Cruisers does a group bike ride through the downtown area of Denver every Wednesday during the summer months. ... more -
Sins and Sprockets / C.R.A.N.K MOB
This is actually two different rides one was on Friday night; the other on Saturday. This is the most fun it is possible to have in Los Angeles period. This is actually two different rides one was on Friday night; the other on Saturday. This is the most fun it is possible to have in Lo... more
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Epic African Bike Ride
The coming to London of the Tour de France 2007 reminds a Londoner of a cycling adventure he made some years ago in Africa...
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FGSS Rollapaluza 15th December Video
A great video from the FGSS Rollapaluza which was held at the Waterloo Action centre in London England on the 15th of December.
I came 22 out of 59.
Mike my Scottish friend came 5th.
The video was created by Danzel of Bregler Fotografien:
http://www.bregler.net/video/RollerRace.php A great video from the FGSS Rollapaluza which was held at the Waterloo Action centre in London England on the 15th of December. ... more -
Night Ride Through the Docks of London
Going for a night ride through the London docks. We stopped at the Thames Flood Barrier and had a mini-time trial.
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The Wolfpack Hustle
This elite bicycle crew meets weekly for a nocturnal, fast-paced, forty mile ride through the streets of Los Angeles.
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