Bumping Up from Theft to Attempted Murder

Live Oak father shot at while retrieving son's stolen bike.

This is kind of a messed up story and it involves some pretty serious dumbassery on the part of the thief and his pals. Going from a pretty simple bike theft to attempted murder is a rather large step up in menace to society level. And, hopefully, police interest in finding the perps.

And the odd fact that the father sought help from a nearby house and was refused aid. Not knowing the back story there (could be a half blind little old lady living there who won't open the door for anyone or anything), it seems pretty cold to not try to help someone out when they need help. Especially when they've got some moron busters in a truck popping caps at them.

What could have been done to prevent this theft in the first place? Putting the bike away or locking it up. It sucks that it was stolen off the family's front porch but thieves are brazen these days. Lock it or lose it, sorry!

Glad the dad was okay and hope the punk losers who stole the bike and then took a few shots at the father get caught and sent up the river.

Golden State Race Series - Presented by Rio Strada Racing

Come on out to Rancho Cordova on Saturday 5/22 and Sunday 5/23 for the annual Golden State Race Series. This year we will be featuring a criterium on Saturday and a circuit race on Sunday! Free kids race on Saturday!

Check out Rio Strada Racing for more details, event flyers, maps etc.

Thinking about Bikes and Bike News

Lots of stuff going on in the cycling world these days. Some good local action too as the Amgen Tour of California sped through town earlier this week. So I thought I'd tap out some thoughts on both the national and international cycling news as well as my own personal cycling news.

Breaking News over on ESPN - Landis Admits to Doping

I had faith but I now see that I was fooled just like everyone else. What a shame.

Landis comes clean on PED use.

A Bike or a Stroller? It's both!

Check out the Taga bikes / child carriers. Pretty cool way to safely pedal around leisurely with your children.

Elongated

Elongated
Originally uploaded by seabright hoffman

Riding bikes isn't always about speed or jumps or downhill bomber runs that force tears straight back from your eyes. Nope, sometimes riding bikes is about cruising in the late afternoon sun along a path with a friend.

Slowing down to enjoy the ride is never a bad idea. Unless you're a professional bike racer in the middle of a race and then its probably not a great career move.

I'm logging my miles for May is Bike Month in the Sacramento Region. If you're in the greater Sacramento area you should be doing the same! If you're from a different area, then lookup your local events over at the League of American Bicyclists.