Dan H.
I have it from a recent Colorado Springs transplant that Colorado is a
cyclist hating state.
They have a "single file" law. If two cyclists are seen riding side by
side regardless of road conditions, motorists feel free to harass them as
they see fit.
Bicycling Magazine has voted Portland "best city for cycling" at least
twice. I'd hate to see how cyclists are treated in not so friendly cities!
At 10:23 AM 2/9/03 -0800, you wrote:
This from Denver:
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/1957839/detail.html
Prosecutors in Fort Collins have filed charges against one teenager
accused of attacking bicyclists and are reviewing whether to file
charges against two other teens.
Police said that beginning in December, two 16-year-old boys and a
17-year-old boy began following bicyclists while riding in a vehicle.
Officials said the boys would approach the bicyclists and hit them with
a baseball bat in a stunt that is known as "bicycle boxing."
Will Gabler, 28, told police he was bicycling on Jan 13 when he saw a
Jeep Wrangler in his mirror approaching from behind. "All of a sudden
something hit me."
Gabler said a male 17 to 18 years old was hanging out the window holding
an aluminum bat. Gabler was struck on the hand.
Seven other similar reports from bicyclists were received by Fort
Collins Police.
Authorities said a 17-year-old boy has been charged with
second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and underage
consumption of alcohol. He will appear in court on Feb. 21.
Evidence against the other youths is being reviewed, officials said.
Joe
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