On Friday I got a phone call from Bruce. It was his day off and he usually goes for an afternoon ride. When I answered the phone, he sounded shaken. A driver had turned left onto the road and cut off Bruce. This driver was also speeding through our school zone and had to wait at the intersection for the green light. Bruce caught up to him at the light but manuevered around him to take the left-hand turning lane. I guess Mr.Intrepid got scared, because he pointed his car towards Bruce and drove towards Bruce and the Pugsley. The car grazed Bruce's foot but completely wrecked the Pugsley. And then he took off. Afterwards a van full of guys caught up to Bruce and gave him a piece of paper. One of them had written down the licence plate number and also his contact information. Bruce brought this to the police along with a detailed description of the driver. Now we're just waiting. The damages quote for the bike is $1600. But I don't care about the bike, I'm so grateful that Bruce is all right. Bruce is mourning over Puglsey, like a died-in-the-wool cyclist!
On Saturday Bruce was back at the store, tuning up bikes:
On Saturday Bruce was back at the store, tuning up bikes:
Redbike has started to carry Linus. They're designed for urban utility and inspired by classic French bicycle design. They're also affordable and are available in men's and women's styles.
The roadster style is very pleasing to the eye!
I spotted a fancy pink Brompton, ready for someone to give it a home!
Sunday's group ride brought out some regular riders.Bruce misses Pugsley already, test-rode a Rocky Mountain Element. Sometimes it's convenient to work at a bike shop, no?
I'll keep you posted about our "hit and run". The driver was clearly an angry, impatient coward. It scares me that people have such venom for cyclists and disregard for people in general. Stay safe, y'all. Spring has arrived like a lion, hasn't it?
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