This is a weird story
A homeless man said yesterday in federal court that he wielded his heavy mountain bike like a weapon to attack as many as 15 other bicyclists last summer on the Mount Vernon Trail
And I wouldn't even mention it except that the WaPo felt inclined to add this
As many as 1 million people annually use the Mount Vernon Trail, which runs along an 18.5-mile route through Fairfax County, Arlington County and Alexandria. Concerns about the growing number of bike commuters and excessive speeding have grown so acute that federal parks officials who maintain the trail have been considering installing rumble strips and cautionary signs.
What the heck is that doing in the story? It really doesn't fit. And the two are unrelated. This is not a causal relationship - unless drugged up attackers are causing cyclists ride faster and thus speed. I suspect it's just lazy writing.
Phew! rumble strips?!! you mean, the surface could be WORSE than it is in places on the WOD and other trails?
I have to admit the stupidity of these comments hvae me laughing out loud! I love it!!!
Posted by: Michael Ross | January 18, 2007 at 03:31 PM