Cyclist on cyclist violence is LAME.
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JB at 12.4.08 - 1:08 pm
Saw this mentioned on bikesnobnyc today. What a douchebag.
http://www.madison.com/tct/news/stories/317158
'Bike rage' suspect arrested
The Capital Times — 12/04/2008 11:23 am
The bicyclist who felt "extremely insulted" when a fellow biker told him to get a light on his bike and ended up beating the commenter was arrested and tentatively charged with battery and disorderly conduct Wednesday, police said.
Dustin Dunlavy, 28, Madison, allegedly grabbed Colin O'Brien, 51, around the head in the confrontation on South Shore Drive the night of Nov. 26.
O'Brien is the owner of Cronometro, a Williamson Street shop making custom bicycles.
Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain said many citizens helped in identifying the "bike rage" suspect.
Dunlavy was biking with a woman who DeSpain said was Dunlavy's girlfriend.
"She was interviewed but wasn't charged," DeSpain said.
According to police:
The incident started about 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 26 as O'Brien was biking home on South Shore Drive, on the south side of Monona Bay.
Two bicyclists came up behind O'Brien, with one saying they were going to pass him on the left. As they passed, O'Brien said, "Get a light."
Dunlavy apparently asked him to repeat himself so he did, with the couple then telling O'Brien to mind his own business. Dunlavy apparently then tried to run O'Brien off the road.
The pair followed O'Brien to his home, where the light talk continued.
The female said it appeared O'Brien had plenty of lights and asked for one, so he gave one to her, but Dunlavy still was upset and clamped his hands around O'Brien's head, according to a police report.
The report added that he twisted O'Brien to the ground and kicked him in the ribs, but Dunlavy denied doing so when he was arrested.
"He also said he didn't think it (grabbing his head) would cause pain because the victim was wearing a bike helmet," DeSpain said.
When asked why he didn't just ride away after the "get a light" comment, Dunlavy apparently told police he felt extremely insulted by the statement.
"He didn't think anyone had a right to tell him he should have a light on his bike," DeSpain said.
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wonder what that guy would have done if a cop told him to get a light.
ruinedbyidiots12.4.08 - 1:10 pm
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If anyone tries to ring my neck, it's Rodney King/Reginald Denny time!!!
Seriously though, this is sort of the reason why I never, bother to call out strangers on this issue when I'm by myself.
For all we know, it's either going to be "Can't afford, but thanks", or "FOAD".
We get enough problems from cars, no reasons to deal with darkseeker-cyclists.
bentstrider12.4.08 - 1:19 pm
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Clearly the dude was jealous because the guy gave his lady something that he couldn't ... a bike light.
Nothin' says "i love you" like a bike light!
trickmilla12.5.08 - 12:07 am
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i'm in the "mind your own business" camp. telling strangers what to do (especially when they are with a woman and patronizing someone IS a sign of disrespect) can be dangerous business.
indigis12.5.08 - 7:39 am
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That does it. I'm gonna beat your ass, Craig!
Joe Borfo12.5.08 - 7:51 am
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I'm in the "unsolicited advice does not require physical violence camp."
Honestly, are people that insecure that they have to go out of their way to take offense and react by beating people?
If people can't get over themselves and lighten up, we're in serious trouble.
JB12.5.08 - 8:05 am
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There have been moments when I really wanted to punch a fellow cyclist in the face. It wasn't related to riding or anything like that, he's just a prick and needed a punch in the face so he would act right.
Mr. Raymond12.5.08 - 9:08 am
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I knew you wanted to, but you were just a wimp. BUCKO!
Joe Borfo12.5.08 - 9:31 am
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I punch other cyclists all the time. Wait.. I invite them to my shop and then they line up to get punched!
Can't we all kjust get along?
the answer:
No.
rev10612.5.08 - 10:26 am
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i'm gonna beat some fixed kids riding the wrong way in the bike lane.... crash those punks out into oncoming traffic. see ya !
Cockblock12.5.08 - 10:32 am
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I've had a bunch of 40-somethings cajole me in to wearing a helmet. I've been about as mad as this guy at them for doing it.
ubrayj0212.5.08 - 10:33 am
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fuck you oooBRAY!
I'm riding Mary over right now and then you are TOAST, Bitch!
Joe Borfo12.5.08 - 10:35 am
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you're right Borfo. next time I see that guy Franz I'm gonna punch him in the face. it was at the Toy Ride last year, so I'll be sure to make it to this one and deliver an ass beating.
thanks, Barf-O.
Mr. Raymond12.5.08 - 11:21 am
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indigis wrote:
'm in the "mind your own business" camp. telling strangers what to do (especially when they are with a woman
I'm in the "keep your fucking hands to yourself like an adult" camp. And don't kid yourself; he beats her too.
PC12.5.08 - 3:13 pm
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"And don't kid yourself; he beats her too." <--- hahahahahaha
Damn look @ the age diffrence he was old enough to be his dad. 28 to 51. Elderly abuse is against the law
Debut21312.5.08 - 5:31 pm
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So an ass beating is in store for anyone that says "get a job" to someone that lost his? What if it's said in front of his friends or woman?
User112.5.08 - 6:26 pm
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Ridazz Roulette!
You gotta fuckin problem, JB?