Over the past week and a half, what little riding I’ve done has been for commutes or errands, the latter of which has to do with an upcoming life change. More about the latter soon. All I’ll say, for now, is that it will include a view of something I’ve ridden to and by many times:
The late, great Tom Cuthbertson--author of "Anybody's Bike Book" and "Bike Tripping"--wrote that stealing a bike from someone who loves and depends on it is one of the lowest things one human being can do to another.
As someone who loves and depends on my bikes, I agree. But I also believe that some forms of bike theft are lower than others.
On 23 February, some time between 5:30 and 6:30 pm local time, a young cyclist fell off his Carerra Vengeance mountain bike and suffered serious injuries.
Two men in their 20s stopped by on the premise of helping him. They did indeed help him to his feet and waited with him until medical help arrived. They were not, however, the Good Samaritans they pretended to be. The victim's vulnerability became an opportunity for them to get a free bike--which they took with them as they fled into the York (UK) city centre.
A police spokesperson is urging anyone who might have information to contact Constable Eleanor Stevens.
