Scary!!! Look at what I read on my local Craig's List!

[vinbek]

About 20 years ago, while living in Winston-Salem, NOrth Carolina I was riding on some back roads (I guess they are all back roads in that area!) on a familiar bike loop that clubs often ride. I was alone and just pedalling along minding my own business. There weren't any bike lanes in existence back then in the area. A truck came along and slowed down beside me. It kinda bothered me and felt creepy, so I slowed down to let it pass quicker. There were two guys in this truck - long hair, no teeth or rotted teeth, the deer scene along the back window with gun racks. Big grins. The one on the passenger side leaned out of the window and grabbed me. These guys were low wattage and had no idea that I was clipped into my bike. He lost hold of me. I was shaking all over - panicky feeling. He let go of me and thank goodness I did not fall under the truck. I landed right side up and stayed on the bike. They slowed down again to try to do it again and I almost stopped.
In the middle of no where, a car came along and scared these guys off. I memorized the tag (no cell phone then either!) I rode home and called the Sheriff's office. The sheriff came to my house to talk to me. They knew who these guys were - long history of complaints, warrants, etc. He told me that if I filed a formal complaint, the complaint becomes public record and the guys would know my name, address and phone number. I was single at the time. He said he would go have a chat with the guys and ruffle their feathers. I decided not to file a formal complaint. Sometimes it seems the bad guys have all the rights. Here in California on a regular no-drop route that several clubs ride, there is a guy with a white truck that tries to run us over. He has been cited numerous times over the past 10 or so years but nothing has ever happened to him. The local police and highway patrol are very familiar with him. He tried to run an entire group off the road - head on - we all jumped off the road. Just total hostility and ignorance I guess. Its hard to feel safe anywhere these days riding.

[spokewench]

Here in California on a regular no-drop route that several clubs ride, there is a guy with a white truck that tries to run us over. He has been cited numerous times over the past 10 or so years but nothing has ever happened to him. The local police and highway patrol are very familiar with him. He tried to run an entire group off the road - head on - we all jumped off the road. Just total hostility and ignorance I guess. Its hard to feel safe anywhere these days riding.

Is this on the women's no drop ride out in the Livermore area? or is this the guy that used to do this on Calaveras Road when I used to live in the Bay Area?

spoke

[vinbek]

Its the yokel in the white truck along Collier Canyon Road and Highland road areas. I'm sure you remember him - he is still at it.

[spokewench]

Its the yokel in the white truck along Collier Canyon Road and Highland road areas. I'm sure you remember him - he is still at it.

I can't believe he is still at it - I haven't lived in the Bay Area for about 12 years now! WOW.

spoke

[sundial]

Here in California on a regular no-drop route that several clubs ride, there is a guy with a white truck that tries to run us over. He tried to run an entire group off the road - head on - we all jumped off the road.

I think I would buy me one of those helmet cams that mtb'ers use and video him driving recklessly and aggressively. Then I'd make an appointment with an attorney and present the video and file a lawsuit against him. I'd also make the video available to the local news stations and have stills for the local papers. With enough pressure, eventually he'll be held accountable for his actions.