Bethesda folks

[e-RICHIE]

This is a serious thing. Why are we making light about what this guy is wearing, or what components he’s using?!

[zmudshark]

Originally Posted by e-RICHIE

This is a serious thing. Why are we making light about what this guy is wearing, or what components he’s using?!

I pointed out the components in hopes that someone may know the bike. Perhaps even the LBS. I don't think he works on his own bikes. He does know how to use it as a weapon, though. A dear friend who is a retired LEO from the GWN, and champion cyclist, explained those moves to me. He was trained to use the bike as a weapon. The guy in Bethesda seems to be trained, too.

[sonicCows]

Potentially ID'd on strava

https://twitter.com/korevec/status/1268665589540614144

[mudhead]

https://twitter.com/brianfrosh/statu...339054082?s=12

Maryland AG is Looking to know who he is.


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[Frankwurst]

If I stop on my ride it's to fix a mechanical, help someone who needs help or have a beer and some food. This guy needs counseling after they prosecute him to the full extent of the law. It would be nice if that were enough to keep him off a bike ........forever.

[GregL]

Originally Posted by sonicCows

Potentially ID'd on strava

https://twitter.com/korevec/status/1268665589540614144

Now there’s some irony. Hoisted by his own (cycling) petard! As e-Ritchie noted, this is serious stuff. The fact that he’s a cyclist is completely tangential to the fact that he’s a criminal. But I’m glad Strava is finally useful for something...

Greg

[djg]

Originally Posted by zetroc

Being a racist, violent asshole is more than just "screwing up." It's not a mistake.

Right. The whole thing is contemptible, but the violent part, in particular, is a crime. He's being sought for assault.

[ciclista_tifoso]

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His behavior was absolutely vile/despicable. Not only a poor representation of fellow cyclists, but a crappy example of a human.

That aside: is that the father of the child that's standing there, filming? If anyone even began to approach my child in a similar fashion I'd be thrashing him before he came within arm's length, and I wouldn't be filming the f'ing ordeal either.


(indeed, it appears the woman in that clip was far more willing to get in that cyclist's face than the 'videographer')

What is up with people passively observing through a lens, rather than acting? An unfortunate byproduct of the social media age. We've seen it increasingly. Recording crimes as passive observers and reporters (and more grotesquely, at times doing so with the intent of posting it later for 'likes'/'clout'/page views). Sometimes it becomes quite useful, and necessary, as a means to call out, document and help catch bad actors. But there's a line that's being crossed more often of late. Some people are ok with filming something happen rather than taking steps to assist or participate in achieving a resolution that minimizes damage or harm.


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[jtbadge]

We can all armchair quarterback what any adult would/should have done in this situation, but filming aggressive, violent, racist assholes seems to be the only way any of them are held accountable.

[ciclista_tifoso]

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Well, it's not the only way.

My point is, that ahole approached a child and the 'camera man' just stood there from afar, phone still pointed upward to the 'scene'.

But yes, it captured the scenario, and it now appears the culprit will be ID'd and presumably will face.... fines or a civil suit (and online shaming).

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by ciclista_tifoso

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Well, it's not the only way.

My point is, that ahole approached a child and the 'camera man' just stood there from afar, phone still pointed upward to the 'scene'.

But yes, it captured the scenario, and it now appears the culprit will be ID'd and presumably will face.... fines or a civil suit (and online shaming).

You sure the camera man wasn't a teenage friend of the other girls?

[mistermo]

Originally Posted by charliedid

You sure the camera man wasn't a teenage friend of the other girls?

this was my take

Has anyone ever tried to fight or scramble in road cleats?

[ColonelJLloyd]

Originally Posted by mistermo

this was my take

Has anyone ever tried to fight or scramble in road cleats?

Never have. I have to admit I gave it some practical thought after seeing this some time back.

If and when this guy is found I suspect he'll face minimal legal and civil repercussions unless he has a record. The fella is exhibiting some serious rage there, though, and obviously needs something. A few things come to mind.

[tuxbailey]

I read that twitter feed, it is kind of sad that bunch of people rushed to identify an individual (not op) without the police publicly identified him first.

If they made a mistake someone's life is going to the toilet since stuff stays in the internet forever.

[unterhausen]

so far, I have seen two names. Obviously, only one or neither is correct. So the internet mob should probably slow a little