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Red Baron
01-13-09, 03:22 PM
ATLANTA - Not even a former president is immune from thieves.

Two bicycles belonging to President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, were snatched from inside the Carter Center near downtown Atlanta earlier this month.



Story link:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28626714/?GT1=43001

Rick@OCRR
01-13-09, 03:54 PM
I've only had one bike stolen, and fortunately it was recovered by police detectives. Still a bummer when it happens, but I'm sure the Carters can afford replacements.

Rick / OCRR
tcs
01-13-09, 04:29 PM
The stolen bikes were a couple of Specialized Globes that were given to the Carters. Maybe if Mr. Carter had thrown papers to earn the money to buy the bikes, he would have taken better care of them. :)

tcs

kerk
01-13-09, 04:40 PM
That's what he gets for boycotting the '80 Olympics.
Tom Bombadil
01-13-09, 04:44 PM
The Carters are too old to ride anyway.

:innocent:
Jet Travis
01-13-09, 04:57 PM
The stolen bikes were a couple of Specialized Globes s

I'll bet he's glad it wasn't his Rivendell.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22432095@N03/2844653628/
tcs
01-13-09, 05:41 PM
I'll bet he's glad it wasn't his Rivendell.

But it's a shame it wasn't the pair of Huffies he bought Christmas 1980.

tcs
Neil_B
01-13-09, 05:59 PM
Mr. Bush is going to ask the Secret Service to keep a close eye on his mountain bike.
Tom Bombadil
01-13-09, 08:04 PM
I'll bet he's glad it wasn't his Rivendell.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22432095@N03/2844653628/

Nice.

I see he has the handlebars set up correctly.