Hump day links
May 7
2008
2008
- » The driver accused of running a red light and killing a cyclist last week is unlikely to face sanction beyond a driving citation. Coincidentally, a bill is before the state House to increase penalties for drivers whose recklessness kills cyclists, pedestrians or motorcyclists. The Vulnerable Users Bill already passed the state Senate 54-0 but must pass the House by Friday. The CBF has more information, and here’s how you can contact your state representative.
» Red Eye readers got their money’s worth Friday when Eric Goodwin and Matt Smith of Vitaminwater-Trek made an appearance in Five on Five, in which we finally learn why Smith is online all the time.
» Speaking of Vitaminwater-Trek, Goodwin is managing the Illinois Tour de Cure, a fundraiser to benefit the American Diabetes Association. He’s looking for volunteers for the June 7 ride in Geneva, as well as for cyclists to help lead a 60km group ride May 17. E-mail him if your team would like some extra exposure.
» Ladies, clear your appointment book. The Flickr group you’ve been waiting for is here: Moustaches of the peloton.
» It’s no moonwalking bear, but there is a giant chicken in this gag video that Gatorade is attempting to turn viral. UPDATE: Former Chicago rider Angelo DiGiovine was an extra in the shoot and snuck this shot from the climb.
» What part of “If you liked me you’d pre-register” do you people not understand?
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May 7
2008
10:52 am
Morrissey (xXx Racing - AthletiCo)
Come guys...pre-reg for Sherman Park! I go on Team Rides all the time on Saturday...I wanna race that day.