Jana Kinsman could have been killed in Logan Square area last night by driver and pals thinking they're funny

Basically, some dudes in a purple tahoe grabbed her while she was on her bike and pulled her along next to the car while she was screaming for her life.

Here's her twitter story, storified: http://storify.com/abughat/wtf

If anyone can get info or ideas for further help, please share! Be safe out there, friends.

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on August 21, 2013 at 4:59am

+1

Duppie 13.5185km said:

Sure, I can live with my friends not being cyclists.

But wishing harm on my fellow cyclists? I have zero tolerance for that.

Permalink Reply by Cheryl on August 21, 2013 at 5:40am

+1 more

Duppie 13.5185km said:

Sure, I can live with my friends not being cyclists.

But wishing harm on my fellow cyclists? I have zero tolerance for that.


Permalink Reply by globalguy on August 21, 2013 at 6:16am

Perhaps we need to broaden the definition of these?

Permalink Reply by Joe Sak on August 21, 2013 at 6:21am

I love the overwhelmed by kindness article, WELL if anyone deserves it it's definitely Jana <3

Permalink Reply by Davo on August 21, 2013 at 6:23am

Bassed on things that have happened in areas with these, Im not sure that they are working. It almost seems "safer" not on these streets.



globalguy said:

Perhaps we need to broaden the definition of these?

Permalink Reply by Will on August 21, 2013 at 6:28am

I ran into the "what's a woman doing cycling down Kimball at midnight?" argument. As if bad things don't happen during daylight. What time of day would be acceptable for a woman to cycle down Kimball? Sheesh. I didn't even respond.

Sue Clark said:

I hope Jana recovers well and quickly.

I have trouble believing people will be so callous. I posted the DNA link on facebook, and one of my friends responded with "well, some bicyclists around here are just really bad and run red lights and etc..." That 'blame the victim' attitude (more than just the one post) was making me livid this morning.
Permalink Reply by Heather on August 21, 2013 at 6:33am

That type of victim-blaming of women is so obnoxious. Are we supposed to stay inside from sundown til sunup? And what clothes should we wear? Maybe we should just stop being women out in public tempting the menfolk with our mere presence.

Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on August 21, 2013 at 6:33am

Yes. She deserved to be overwhelmed by kindness even before the heinous incident. She was hugely inspirational and encouraging before and is now is even more so.

Joe Sak said:

I love the overwhelmed by kindness article, WELL if anyone deserves it it's definitely Jana <3

Permalink Reply by Chicago Ride of Silence on August 21, 2013 at 6:45am

Our thoughts and support go out to Jana. We met her at a Women Bike Chicago event.

Wishing you a full recovery.

Permalink Reply by yai danche on August 21, 2013 at 6:50am

I got an eyeroll and a "oh come on" from my noncycling roommate as we watched the news story.  I echoed what Jana said about just because I'm vulnerable and on a bike doesn't mean it's okay to be harassed.  If I was just walking down the sidewalk, it doesn't give a driver the right to make lewd comments at me or throw things at me and speed away just because they can.  Those guys who did that to her are cowards and sickos. 

Permalink Reply by Davo on August 21, 2013 at 7:02am

To be honest, I personally wouldn't want to be cycling in that area around that time. But that is still no excuse for what happened. 

Will said:

I ran into the "what's a woman doing cycling down Kimball at midnight?" argument. As if bad things don't happen during daylight. What time of day would be acceptable for a woman to cycle down Kimball? Sheesh. I didn't even respond.

Sue Clark said:

I hope Jana recovers well and quickly.

I have trouble believing people will be so callous. I posted the DNA link on facebook, and one of my friends responded with "well, some bicyclists around here are just really bad and run red lights and etc..." That 'blame the victim' attitude (more than just the one post) was making me livid this morning.
Permalink Reply by Sue Clark on August 21, 2013 at 7:32am
I agree with the thought that I need to educate my friends, not exclude them, when they make stupid statements.

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