The California Highway Patrol has found the vehicle involved in last Wednesday hit and run that killed cyclist Zachary Parke on Empire Grade Road near the UC Santa Cruz campus.
Monthly Archives: June 2011
Intentionally bumped by a car
June 14, 2011 – 12:47 pm
Two years ago, the driver of a red BMW pulled up behind me, intentionally bumped my bike and ran. Santa Cruz police responded to my 911 call with admirable swiftness, but the plate number I rattled off in the heat of the moment was incorrect, so Mr. Wonderful got away. Something similar happened to Kate read more
Tacks on the road
June 14, 2011 – 8:07 am
Some dirtbag in Virginia Beach, VA is scattering thumbtacks on the road along popular cycling routes.
Delaware Bicycle Checkpoints
June 13, 2011 – 5:24 pm
Delaware DOT and local police agencies partner with bike club to check equipment and encourage safe cycling.
Happy Monday
June 13, 2011 – 11:05 am
The return of nice weather to California means Highway 17 to Santa Cruz was packed with beach traffic. Between Scotts Valley and Ocean Street in Santa Cruz, Highway 17 is a limited access highway with no bicycles allowed, but when I saw the hundreds of cars stalled on the congested ‘freeway,’ I was so tempted read more
