It’s that time of year again.

Rob Kelley (Bicycle Heaven) reports that a black truck buzzed and brake-checked his group and others as they rode Beith Road near Highway 47 in rural Kane County.

“I thought that Andy Kerr (Village CycleSport) was gone,” he says. “He in fact had gasoline splashed on him from the gas tank of the truck.  It seemed too crazy to be purposeful. Then I started getting calls on my cell from the groups behind us on the road.  The driver had gone after them as well.”

The same truck has harassed cyclists on this stretch before. They have a license plate, and the authorities are involved. If you have more information or can offer a statement, contact the Kane County Sheriff at (630) 232-8400, or contact Rob.