Saw this on the AV List......
.....and thought he was talkin' about Cohasset or some of the other local roads 'round here:
Dear Alto Velo riders/readers,
I am passing this on from a friend and fellow cyclist who is trying to get the word out on this incident that happend on Pagemill. He is trying to find the person responsible and get them off the road.If you should come across this truck please contact the Palo Alto police department with any additional information (the complete licence number, etc).Thanks in advance for spreading the word. I believe that this has already been posted to the Pen Velo Incident report site if not it will be shortly. Please see the announcement below.
Best regards,
John Larsen(a list lurker and MVV rider)
$1,000 Reward Offered
For information leading to the arrest and conviction of the driver of the pickup truck involved in the following flagrant action of violence against a local bay area cyclist.
Cyclist Run Off Of Road: A Monte Vista Velo (MVV) club cyclist was injured after being run off of the road by a large Dodge Ram pickup truck while descending on Page Mill Rd. The incident happened on Saturday, March 25th around 11:00am and the driver of the truck tried to run many other club members off the road as they road single file down the hill. The altercation was a deliberate act by the driver of the truck to send a message to all bay area cyclists that they do not belong on the public roads.
Description of the Truck:
1. Late model full sized black Dodge Ram Pickup with black bumpers
2. Extended cab with dark tinted windows
3. "Let's Rodeo" bumper sticker on left rear bumper. 12"x4" black letters on white background.
4. Dark tool box behind the driver's window.
5. License #6L6????
If you spot the truck matching this description, please get a full license plate # and report it to the Palo Alto Police Department at the number below.
The Injured Rider: The MVV rider suffered a class 1 AC separation of the left shoulder and two broken teeth. He is recovering quickly and has returned to riding with the club.
The injured rider is 51 years old, married and father of 4. He is an accomplished cyclist with over 25 years of competitive riding experience. He is also a successful businessman holding Vice President of Engineering positions at Sun, Kazeon and Oracle Corporation.
"The bay area is one of the most cycling friendly places I have ever lived in. I've never see anything that compares to this level of aggression and willingness to inflict bodily harm. My hope is that we can find the person that did this before they hurt or kill someone else."
Contact Information: If you have any information related to this altercation, please contact the police at the following phone number: Kim Collet Palo Alto Police Department 650-329-2406 Case #: 06-084-0054 Everyone must do their part to keep California roads safe for autos, motorcycles, cyclists and pedestrians alike.
Dear Alto Velo riders/readers,
I am passing this on from a friend and fellow cyclist who is trying to get the word out on this incident that happend on Pagemill. He is trying to find the person responsible and get them off the road.If you should come across this truck please contact the Palo Alto police department with any additional information (the complete licence number, etc).Thanks in advance for spreading the word. I believe that this has already been posted to the Pen Velo Incident report site if not it will be shortly. Please see the announcement below.
Best regards,
John Larsen(a list lurker and MVV rider)
$1,000 Reward Offered
For information leading to the arrest and conviction of the driver of the pickup truck involved in the following flagrant action of violence against a local bay area cyclist.
Cyclist Run Off Of Road: A Monte Vista Velo (MVV) club cyclist was injured after being run off of the road by a large Dodge Ram pickup truck while descending on Page Mill Rd. The incident happened on Saturday, March 25th around 11:00am and the driver of the truck tried to run many other club members off the road as they road single file down the hill. The altercation was a deliberate act by the driver of the truck to send a message to all bay area cyclists that they do not belong on the public roads.
Description of the Truck:
1. Late model full sized black Dodge Ram Pickup with black bumpers
2. Extended cab with dark tinted windows
3. "Let's Rodeo" bumper sticker on left rear bumper. 12"x4" black letters on white background.
4. Dark tool box behind the driver's window.
5. License #6L6????
If you spot the truck matching this description, please get a full license plate # and report it to the Palo Alto Police Department at the number below.
The Injured Rider: The MVV rider suffered a class 1 AC separation of the left shoulder and two broken teeth. He is recovering quickly and has returned to riding with the club.
The injured rider is 51 years old, married and father of 4. He is an accomplished cyclist with over 25 years of competitive riding experience. He is also a successful businessman holding Vice President of Engineering positions at Sun, Kazeon and Oracle Corporation.
"The bay area is one of the most cycling friendly places I have ever lived in. I've never see anything that compares to this level of aggression and willingness to inflict bodily harm. My hope is that we can find the person that did this before they hurt or kill someone else."
Contact Information: If you have any information related to this altercation, please contact the police at the following phone number: Kim Collet Palo Alto Police Department 650-329-2406 Case #: 06-084-0054 Everyone must do their part to keep California roads safe for autos, motorcycles, cyclists and pedestrians alike.
posted by Chico Cyclist at 9:02 PM
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