It’s been almost a month since I last wrote about the Jammin’ 95.5 radio show story, but I haven’t forgotten about it.
Even though many people have thanked me for a job well-done and congratulated me on a “victory”, for some reason I still don’t feel like celebrating.
I have also heard from several of you, both in emails and in person, that you are curious about where things stand. Here’s what I know…
The details of a hit-and-run crash in Washington County last Saturday have been making their way around the web. Friends of the victim are hoping to find the driver in order to bring them to justice.
The victim—the mother of 2 year-old triplets—was forced off the road by a pickup towing a boat trailer and is in the hospital with a severe arm injury.
John Shader, a coach with Portland Team in Training who was riding just behind the crash, said to be on the lookout for a “shiny bright red late model pickup truck towing a very new looking red boat, possibly a 23 foot Centurian model.”
Filmmaker Dan Kaufman visited injured Zoobomber Reverend Phil in the hospital last night.
Rev Phil suffered a “spiral fracture” of two bones in his leg after crashing on Sunday’s Zoobomb run. Kaufman has posted the video interview on his website.
When asked about the alleged ice-throwing that led to his crash, Rev Phil said,
Last night’s weekly Zoobomb run turned ugly when someone hurled ice at approaching riders.
The ice cause several major crashes, including a “nasty” compound leg fracture to local cycling personality and film promoter Reverend Phil. Here’s the word I got from a Zoobomber who was on the ride:
“Last night on zoobomb around one of the tight turns, someone waiting on the side of the road at one of the tight turns threw a bunch of ice at/on passing zoobombers, resulting in a pileup. it’s happened before, but this time some people bit it pretty hard and revphil experienced a nasty compound leg fracture, bone sticking out and everything. we’re taking it pretty seriously and would perhaps even like to pursue legal action, but for now we’re just putting the word out that that’s a really f*$#@#* up thing to do and that it’s not OK to break people’s bones for fun.”
It will be interesting to see how this situation develops. More details to come.
Best wishes to Rev Phil for a speedy recovery
New Belgium’s Tour de Fat rolled through Portland Saturday and the crew from Fort Collins, Colorado put on one of the best bike parties of the year.
It got started with the craziest bike parade I’ve ever done (with clothes on). I have no idea where all the zany, outlandish bikes and people came from, but they showed up in force and downtown Portland will never be the same.
I heard our police escorts were a bit surprised to see so many riders. They expected 150 and closer to 400 showed up.
my bike was stolen from the NE Safeway on Broadway today Aug. 18, at 6:15pm.
The bike is a Giant Cypress model hybrid. Its charcoal gray, 2006.
This is a link to a picture of the bike that was stolen. same model and
color.
http://wheelandsprocket.com/images/library/large/giant_cypress_06_m.jpg
the serial number is:CB5F9656
the lock was a black Kryptonite cable lock.
My name is Robin F. Wise
phone:541.760.8987
I had my Giant Warp DS-2 full suspension mountain bike stolen at Portland State University on July 24, 2006. It was locked to their bike racks with a cable lock between the Smith Center and Cramer Hall. I locked it there at 7:30 am and I saw it around noon; however, we I came out of class at 5 pm, it was gone. I reported it to campus public safety. the bike was red, silver, and black. I have the original sales receipt and s/n.
Thanks,
Vernon Kinonen
Stolen bike: 2002 Giant Ocr 2 road bike Serial number Gu100898
Last seen in the Portland area. It is blue with silver/white
Thanks,
Cynthiaaqrz
@msn.com
My Specialized Rockhopper mountain bike (Serial No. M1Hi56149 ) was stolen out of my garage sometime between Friday August 18th and Saturday morning August 19th on 2748 NE Hancock Street, Portland, OR 97212. The bike was black with a broken front fender, Cat-eye light and an aluminum bracket attached to the rear axle for attaching a Trek child trailer. Please contact Robert Hillier at 503 284-0323.
My bike was stolen this morning, Sun., Aug. 20, 2006 at approximately 11:00AM. It was locked to a bike rack on the Johnson St. side of REI with a combination cable lock.
Description: 2002 Trek 7500FX, blue and silver, 27 spd. It has a black rack on the back, handlebar extenders, “city clips” on the pedals, mounts on the handlebars for wireless computer (also little round silver transmitter on front wheel) and headlight. Red pepper bell. Bontrager wheels.
Also stolen was a red helmet with a mermaid riding on the top.
Thanks for helping out by offering this service.
Joan Sears
503-233-1514
Today we’re having a party for my daughter Danica. It’s hard to believe but she turned one year-old last week. Since I announced her birth and her first-ever bike ride on this site, I thought I’d share a few photos of her first bikey year.
My bike was stolen from our back yard in Sellwood on August 16. The bike was a Specialized Rockhopper from the mid 90’s. It was red with a rack on the back, toe clips, and had grey numbers written in a metallic ink on the crossbar (I bought it from rental shop a in 96). If you’ve seen it, e-mail dezza28@yahoo.com. Thanks,
Darren