After his stirring presentation about how bicycles can solve many of the world’s problems at this year’s National Bike Summit, I wondered whether or not Trek President John Burke was “the Al Gore of the bicycle industry.”
Now, he has followed up his talk with action.
Newer model gary fisher, still has bike gallery sticker on front fork. Mostly blue with some yellow accents. Front shock.
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“…when the intention to harm one individual inadvertently causes a second person to be hurt instead.”
-from Wikipedia’s definition of “transferred intent”
A KGW report and a police spokesperson have said that one of the cyclists injured in last Friday’s road rage incident was completely unrelated to the initial altercation between driver Johnny Eschweiler and cyclist Ben Ramsdell.
KGW reported that 41 year-old Timothy Mastne was riding in the opposite direction when he, “unintentionally pedaled into the path of the collision.”
Last night, KGW aired a report about Friday’s road rage incident. The headline of the story on their website is “Driver frustrated cyclist wasn’t sharing road”.
Reporter Jane Smith presented the incident like this:
“Police say he (Eschweiler) got into a confrontation with bicyclist Ben Ramsdell. Investigators say Ramsdell kicked Eschweiler’s vehicle. Eschweiler than struck Ramsdell with his SUV. A second bicyclist coming from the opposite direction pedaled straight into the path of the collision…”
The piece then featured this statement from Portland Police Bureau (PPB) PR guy Brian Schmautz:
The Portland Police Bureau has named Vince Jarmer as the new Commander of the Traffic Division. The change became effective as of August 9th.
Jarmer was formerly the Lieutenant of the Traffic Division (under former Commander Bill Sinnott) and was most recently Captain of the Personnel Division.
Jarmer takes over the commander position from Mark Kruger, who will return to his role of Lieutenant after serving as Acting Commander since January.
Bike Safety Club Assistant – Community Cycling Center
About the Program
Our Bike Safety Clubs are designed to offer low-income youth at eight elementary schools around the city a safe and fun place to be after school. Bike Safety Club participants earn their own bike, lock, helmet, and tools, all while learning safe riding skills, teamwork, and basic bike maintenance. At the end of the program, they will have learned how to fix a flat tire, read a bike map, negotiate intersections, and ride to and from school.
We’re seeking skilled program assistants to help teach safe bicycling and maintenance to low-income youth in schools in North and Outer Southast Portland. Through this position, you will gain experience in experiential education program facilitation, safe bicycling, bicycle mechanics, and working with diverse and low-income youth. Required Skills
* Must love working with children
* Must have own safe bike and helmet
* Respect for and commitment to diversity, teamwork, and environmental sustainability
* Must pass criminal background check Duties
* Assist Bike Safety Club instructor in mentoring and teaching 15 elementary school students in bicycle safety
* Assist during all 12 sessions of program
* Ensure safety of all participants on group bike rides
* Help kids earn their own bike, helmet, and lock!
How To Apply
Email Volunteer@CommunityCyclingCenter.org for a Volunteer Application Form. Women and people of color encouraged to apply.
Schedule: Two days per week, either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Programs last two hours, typically starting between 2:15 and 3:15 PM. Must be able to commit to assisting during all 12 sessions. Most programs will begin the last week of September/first week of October and will end during the first or second week of November.
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Neal Armstrong
Volunteer and Event Coordinator
Community Cycling Center
http://www.CommunityCyclingCenter.org
1700 NE Alberta St, Portland OR 97211
ph: 503-546-8864 fax: 503-288-1812
A few minutes ago, at the Justice Center in downtown Portland, Johnny Eschweiler plead not guilty to all charges brought against him in last Friday’s road rage incident.
Eschweiler was led into the courtroom in handcuffs and a blue jumpsuit. With disheveled hair and a somewhat confused-looking countenance, he stood silently while his case was processed.
He told the clerk he pleads not guilty to all charges and that he will seek a state-appointed lawyer.
It’s your run-of-the-mill men’s mountain bike. The Columbia logo and extra writing is in bright yellow and white. Most likely with a different front tire since it got left behind.
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woman’s aluminum frame hardtail mountain bike, RockShox Judy TT fork, road slicks mounted on the wheels.
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I just got off the phone with the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office, where the case of Johnny Eschweiler (the driver in Friday’s road rage incident) is being processed.
Eschweiler will be arraigned later today at the Justice Center in downtown Portland. Here are the official charges that will be brought against him:
Friday’s tragic road rage incident against two bicyclists on SE Clinton Street has left the community with more questions than answers.
Following the incident, news outlets immediately reported that one of the cyclists kicked the car, but that detail has still not been confirmed.
I spoke with one of the cyclists, Ben Ramsdell from his hospital bed on Saturday. Ramsdell said he tapped on the car’s window and “might have sworn” at the driver, but he reported no further provocation.
Men’s mountain bike with front shocks, colors are red and black. Has a Community Cycling Center sticker on it.
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