Irvine bike thieves are caught on a security camera as they make off with a trio of high-end Pinarello bikes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzo7kng55_o&feature=youtu.be
Keep your eyes open in case they show up for sale somewhere. You can find a full description of the bikes on the East West Bikes Facebook page.
Thanks to Lois for the heads-up.
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David Wolfberg forwards video of an Indian woman barely escaping in time as a bus driver runs over the bicycle she’s walking — directly in front of a cop.
And soon, an angry mob.
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Don’t forget tomorrow’s meeting to discuss safety on the LA River bike path in Elysian Valley.
Thanks to Terence Heuston for the reminder.
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Local
Damien Newton talks about the new bike park under construction in El Monte with David Diaz of Day One and Bike SGV.
State
Placentia plans to revitalize the Old Town area by developing Complete Streets through downtown.
San Diego makes the wrong choice, paying $235,000 in damages to an injured cyclist instead of fixing the potholes on Torrey Pines Road that led to her injuries; several other bike riders have filed complaints and lawsuits as result of the same section of roadway.
Opponents and supporters voice their opinions about a planned road diet and protected bike lanes on San Diego’s dangerous Pershing Drive. Doesn’t anyone ever bother to explain that even though a roadway may lose a lane, it usually improves traffic flow — and can actually reduce congestion?
As long as we’re on the subject of San Diego, the San Diego Bicycle Club is hosting its 29th annual Light Up A Life Holiday Toy Ride tomorrow.
Safety improvements are coming to a Hayward freeway interchange, too late for a 26-year old bike rider.
National
Bicycle manufacturing is making a comeback in the US, rising to half a million bicycles after bottoming out last year.
The inimitable Elly Blue offers motorists advice on how to safely drive around bicyclists.
The photographer behind the Radavist blog tells the story behind his most striking bike images from this year.
A Portland driver will stay in jail after a judge refused to reduce his bail on a manslaughter charge in the death of a cyclist; he was charged in the death because his SUV was not in safe drivable condition.
A Colorado bicycle trade-in program is looking for bike shops to expand nationwide; submitting just two photos of your bike will get you a firm trade-in valuation at a participating bike shop.
Homeowners in a Texas town complain about new signs for a bicycle boulevard, saying they’re too big and will drive down property values. Never mind that bike boulevards usually increase property values.
Detroit police release video of a bike rider suspected of fatally shooting a police officer.
After originally allowing the state police to investigate the case, the Detroit Police Department has taken over the investigation of collision in which one of their own officers killed a bike rider; naturally, they conclude the victim was at fault.
The new North Star Bicycle Route is designed to carry riders from St. Paul MN to the Canadian border. Just in case you were thinking of leaving.
A Virginia columnist says compassion and forgiveness are wonderful things, but that doesn’t mean a driver who killed a bicyclist shouldn’t be in jail.
A Raleigh NC letter writer thanks a cyclist for giving up his bike, saying people like him shouldn’t have to drive in fear of those damn bike riders, and suggests bicyclists should stick to bike paths so people like him can have the roads to themselves.
International
A writer for the Guardian says killer drivers are the real stranger danger, and when distracted drivers kill, they should face up to life in prison.
London’s Bike Project plans to give nearly 1,000 bicycles to refugees seeking asylum as they attempt to rebuild their lives.
A British bike group calls for a change in the law requiring drivers to yield to bicyclists at intersections to avoid the equivalent of a right hook; naturally, a trucking organization says it will cause, rather than prevent, collisions.
A 16-year old British boy was the victim of a brutal strong-arm robbery as he was knocked off his bicycle, beaten with a rubber mallet and threatened with a machete before giving up his bike, cellphone and other belongings.
A UK website says mindfulness can make you a better bike rider.
Bicycling shows a slight decline in the UK, even though more women are active than ever before.
A trio of Rwandan cyclists have been nominated for the best African cyclist of the year, recognizing the rider — or in this case, riders — who contributed most to African cycling.
An Aussie writer notes there is no war between cyclists and drivers, and it just takes a little consideration for everyone to get along.
Finally…
It’s not just a bus bike rack, it’s a step ladder naked people. No, you can’t power your house by riding a bike.
If you’re going to ride your bike to steal packages off people’s porches, don’t take just any crappy box. No, literally.
And nothing to do with bikes; just wax royals and sweater-wrapped Corgis.
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