hit and run

**fallguy** · 05-11-2009, 10:01 AM

glad your ok. could of been way worse. collarbones heal fast 4-6 weeks. people can such scum, hit a guy into a ditch, watch just long enough to see you get and move some then split. hangin's too good for this sumbitch.
++++vibes++++

**kidwoo** · 05-11-2009, 10:06 AM

Dammit man!

So glad you're (relatively) okay. This was in the canyon I assume?

**Tyrone Shoelaces** · 05-11-2009, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by kidwoo

Dammit man!

So glad you're (relatively) okay. This was in the canyon I assume?

yeah, in the canyon, I had just finished riding Culvert trail and was taking Old Foresthill Rd. back to the confluence rather than taking Confluence river trail. My brakes were pretty jacked and had no power, so I figured it would be safer to take the road. doh!

**Particle** · 05-11-2009, 10:14 AM

Scary dude! Glad you're relatively OK...fuggin sketch.

**brettf** · 05-11-2009, 10:18 AM

clavicles hurt. that sucks.

really glad that you weren't seriously injured though considering a vehicle hit you... heal up dude.

**lph** · 05-11-2009, 10:29 AM

Stakeout idea isn't bad, but what about getting hypnotized? Maybe they will help you remember something about the truck.

**Dhelihiker** · 05-11-2009, 10:30 AM

Lame, I would sit in my car at around the same time for a few nights at he same spot and go for an I.D.
get well

**uncle crud** · 05-11-2009, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by VTskibum

Did you file a police report? Heal up!

x2

when I got hit-and-run a long time ago, this step helped me see the fucker get a $750 fine.

**The Dad** · 05-11-2009, 10:48 AM

Fuck, mang -- heal quickly and well.

**TheDingleberry** · 05-11-2009, 11:02 AM

damn shoe. glad you are not dead. heal quick mang -db

**BeanDip4All** · 05-11-2009, 11:32 AM

Aww man, that really sucks to hear.

So glad that it didn't turn out any worse!

Ron, do you think the driver hit you intentionally, or are you thinking it was more of an accident? Either way, completely shameful that they drove off. Agreed with everyone else to encourage you to file a police report. It's important for trending as well- what if the same white truck has done this before?

Heal up fast, buddy.

**gh444** · 05-11-2009, 11:42 AM

I'm heading over to the guns thread to figure out the best solution. Be right back......

**Huckwheat** · 05-11-2009, 11:44 AM

WOW, so glad you are ok man, unbelievably scary.

I kinda try not think about it (the cross your fingers technique), but considering I spend probably 6 hours a week riding around Reno on roads, it is a big risk. I was riding a road this morning with cars coming by at 50 and giving it some thought. I wonder if a mirror to see behind you could have allowed enough time to dive out of the way??? I should do that.

So sorry that happened!

**Grange** · 05-11-2009, 11:54 AM

Heal up fast. My broken collar bone hurt for about 2 weeks. Taking the brace on and off was the worst part. By week 4 the pain was basically gone.

**The Gnarwhale** · 05-11-2009, 11:59 AM

Wow, sounds like a terrible end to the ride. Heal up fast, eh?

**Empty Beer** · 05-11-2009, 12:18 PM

Ron - Definitely file a police report. Also, write the Auburn Journal (letter to the editor?)... you never know... the driver might tell his buddy, his wife, his bartender, or someone that he hit a bicycle rider (whether it was accidental or malicious). If that person reads the article/letter and discovers you really were injured, perhaps they'll turn the driver in to authorities.

AJ editor: ajournal@goldcountrymedia.com
cc this guy... he's covered cycling for the AJ: Todd Mordhorst, sports editor, (530) 852-0240, toddm@goldcountrymedia.com
Letter to the Editor form: http://forms.placeropolis.com/?form=letter

Do this today!

**Lonnie** · 05-11-2009, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Empty Beer

Do this today!

seconded....

**hev** · 05-11-2009, 01:12 PM

Damn. Glad it wasn't worse, but heal up quick. I agree that you need to file a report. Hopefully you can track him down somehow.

**Professor Chaos** · 05-11-2009, 02:33 PM

Shit, that really sucks. Will this put a damper on the race season (obviously you wont be riding for several weeks, but anything coming soon that will be missed?).

I never got the chance to ride any off road singletrack in that area(never brought my bike), but when I stayed with my uncle near Lotus/Garden Valley, Id ride Coloma Rd and Georgetown Rd, as well as the dreaded uphill of Marshal Rd almost every week and I never had a problem with vehicles.

Heal up man. You'll be back in the saddle in no time.

**cowdog** · 05-11-2009, 03:01 PM

Bummer. Heal up fast!

I just returned from a ride that takes me across town out and back to hit a trail. On the way out, this guy passed me literally within a few inches between the side of his car and my bars. He knew I was there, as he slowed for an oncoming car. I chalked it up to some bullshit anger issue. Dangerous game some people play with their assault vehicles.

**Pedro** · 05-11-2009, 03:05 PM

Damn....that sucks, get well and get back on the bike!

**Tyrone Shoelaces** · 05-11-2009, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by Professor Chaos

Shit, that really sucks. Will this put a damper on the race season (obviously you wont be riding for several weeks, but anything coming soon that will be missed?).

.

yeah a definite damper. I'm leading the point series in my category for my local 12-race racing series and we're just at the halfway point, and there are 6 races (6 weeks) left. I'll now miss the remainder of these races, which sucks as I had winning this as a sort of 'pie the sky' type goal when I started riding a lot this past winter. Oh well, there is always next year.

There's plenty of races I was planning on in the summer that won't be affected though. I'll set my sights on the Kirkwood 8-hour event on August 1st as my next race that I want to do well in.

Empty Beer - Good advice. And I'll take you up on it. Thanks for the tips

**madturtle** · 05-11-2009, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by Tyrone Shoelaces

yeah a definite damper. I'm leading the point series in my category for my local 12-race racing series and we're just at the halfway point, and there are 6 races (6 weeks) left. I'll now miss the remainder of these races, which sucks as I had winning this as a sort of 'pie the sky' type goal when I started riding a lot this past winter. Oh well, there is always next year.

I'll finish your races for you and guaran-god-damn-T you finish in the top 20 and you can keep the prize. That's the kind of guy I am, lemme know if you get a better offer

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Heal up fast and glad you came out relatively OK. Sorry I couldn't help out yesterday didn't see your text till late last night.

And if you want to rally a "kill jesse james" type posse to get after that hit and run focker lemme know and I'll arrange for some appropriate medieval torture type devices.

**DerJaeger** · 05-11-2009, 04:22 PM

Holy. Thank goodness that didn't end worse.

You mentioned the tire squeal... were there braking skid marks where he hit you? How wide is the road? Was he driving fast? I'm trying to figure what hell this driver was doing. Based on what you said, it sounds like there was more than enough time for him to see you, which means he might have hit you intentionally?

Definitely get the cops onto this. A driver like that needs to be taken off the road ASAP.

**Telenater** · 05-11-2009, 04:23 PM

I'm incredibly relieved to hear that you're as ok as possible given the situation. If there's anything that I can do to help out, please don't hesitate to contact me. Take care of all the legal bits. A hit and run is a serious offense, and having it recorded by the police can only help, particularly if there's some guy with a vehicle and the willingness to put people at risk.

Originally Posted by Tyrone Shoelaces

I never thought I'd get hit by a car and feel so god damn lucky.

I know this feeling well, it does not fade.