January 31, 20111 Comment on Tim Robbins rides a bicycle
Actor Tim Robbins (“Bull Durham,” “Shawshank Redemption,” “Mystic River”) is seen riding his KHS Urban Xcape bicycle in Santa Monica, California last Tuesday, when the high temperature was 71°F.
Tim has a handy basket on his rear rack to tote his things. A Kryptonite NY Lock is mounted in its frame bracket.
See more photos of Tim Robbins on his bike at Hollyweirdo.
January 31, 20111 Comment on Levi Gran Fondo: Hit & Run Reward
During Levi Leipheimer’s King Ridge Gran Fondo bicycle ride last October, 57 year old Anoush Zebarjadian was hit from behind with the side mirror of a 90s maroon Ford Explorer. The driver, who reportedly harassed other cyclists on the ride, fled the scene. Riders who witnessed the collision on Graton Road said the hit appeared to be intentional. Zebarjadien is still recovering from the severe head injuries he sustained in the assault.
The California Highway Patrol has hit a deadend on their investigation. The Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the hit-and-run driver.
“The CHP needs the public’s help in this investigation,” says CHP sergeant Robert Mota I believe that someone out there has information that could lead to the arrest of the responsible person. The reward money will hopefully entice that person to come forward.”
More information and a fund-raising appeal at Bike Sonoma.
January 31, 20114 Comments on Bike lane closed use other side
January 31, 20113 Comments on Masiguy moves on
Tim ‘Masiguy’ Jackson gave his 2 week notice to Haro/Masi and will become lifestyle bike product manager at ASI, which owns Fuji, Breezer and a few other familiar brands.
Tim’s enthusiasm for Masi is widely acknowledged to have brought a near moribund brand back to increased recognition and prominence in the world of bike retail.
I know a couple of people at ASI, and Tim’s a good fit there. I might be almost as excited as he is in his new role developing and promoting commuter bikes!
January 30, 20115 Comments on Note to self
January 29, 20114 Comments on SMIDSY: Distracted by coffee
USA Network’s new show “Fairly Legal” takes place in San Francisco, CA. Mediator Kate Reed (played by Sarah Shahi) lives on a boat in a marina somewhere in the North Bay and takes the ferry to work, using a cab to get around to her various appointments.
It’s during one of these cab rides that the driver is obviously distracted by the aroma of his coffee.
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