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Old 04-17-16 | 07:30 AM
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Chris0516
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Originally Posted by chedarhead
I think there is a market for stolen bikes and I also think that some people enjoy hurting other people. I try to stay aware of my surroundings and I will not hesitate to protect myself. Recreational violence is on the rise in our country due to the likelihood of not getting caught and even if an arrest is made there is often no real punishment for the offenders. I carry a small handgun and am proficient in its use. I don't like it but that is just the way it is. I look like an easy target and I am to old to get my ass kicked.
While I feel the same about that on the roads(will not hesitate to protect myself). The reason I started this thread was not only informational in terms of what happened to this cyclist. But it also reminded me about the series of attacks on cyclists. On DC's Metropolitan Branch Trail. Several years ago a bunch of boys where making vicious attacks on cyclists' riding the trail.

Ride safe

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