Trolls on the bridge.

Late at night as I was crossing on the north side of the Lake street bridge, two young punks, one with a gun, tried to pull me off of my bicycle.

I was aware of something amiss before they approached and managed to quickly turn around and head the other way to call the police.

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Permalink Reply by Beans on April 2, 2013 at 5:36am

Glad you're o.k. Juan 2-8 mi.

Permalink Reply by Ace Mann on April 2, 2013 at 6:03am
What time is late. (ex. 11:30pm). If can give a general description of them also would be helpful.
Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on April 2, 2013 at 6:30am

11:00pm abouts.

A description is not neccessary since it would come off as racist and stereotypical. My only hope is that the rest of the riders and pedestrians out there be careful of their surroundings. I am thankful that many of you are glad that I am OK. My heart always jumps out of my chest whenever a gun is pointed at me, it is a big concern to me that no one else has to experience a situation like this.

1zt7hr8qm0y90Permalink Reply by 1zt7hr8qm0y90 on April 2, 2013 at 6:37am
This is why it is good to ride with other cyclists if possible. Always carry pepper spray and have it ready to use so they don't take it and spray you with it. This won't help against a gun.
Permalink Reply by Sarah D. on April 2, 2013 at 6:41am

Yipes. Thank goodness you are OK, Juan. Thanks for posting in such great detail to warn others - much appreciated!

Permalink Reply by globalguy on April 2, 2013 at 6:54am

Don't know about stats but I was attacked on the Blue Line between UIC Halstead and Racine last Friday night around 9. Essentially had to wrestle my bike out of the guy's hands until he fled off the train at Ravine. Consensus of FB friends (where I 1st reported it) was that without a crime CPD wouldn't respond even to a "next day" report - they didn't.

1zt7hr8qm0y90Permalink Reply by 1zt7hr8qm0y90 on April 2, 2013 at 8:04am
I wonder if there is a safe and/or practicle way to secure one's self to one's bike? That shure would thwart a potential bikejacker. Let's face it, cops are basically worthless.
Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on April 2, 2013 at 8:27am

Another weekend way after this happened, I noticed some rustling about by some suspicious characters at the same location. I went and told a police officer that was on duty during the Wells bridge reconstruction and he just said OK and rolled up his window...


Douglas Iverson said:

I wonder if there is a safe and/or practicle way to secure one's self to one's bike? That shure would thwart a potential bikejacker. Let's face it, cops are basically worthless.
Permalink Reply by spencewine on April 2, 2013 at 8:49am

Wait...when did this happen? I was assuming last night, but now I'm noticing snow in the photos.
 
Juan 2-8 mi. said:

Another weekend way after this happened, I noticed some rustling about by some suspicious characters at the same location. I went and told a police officer that was on duty during the Wells bridge reconstruction and he just said OK and rolled up his window...


Douglas Iverson said:

I wonder if there is a safe and/or practicle way to secure one's self to one's bike? That shure would thwart a potential bikejacker. Let's face it, cops are basically worthless.
Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on April 2, 2013 at 8:53am

This happened many months ago, I have been meaning to get the word out but have been very busy and it had been too cold for any of this kind of action. Global guy's recent experience and the changing warmer weather prompted me to post a general warning.

spencewine said:

Wait...when did this happen? I was assuming last night, but now I'm noticing snow in the photos.
 
Juan 2-8 mi. said:

Another weekend way after this happened, I noticed some rustling about by some suspicious characters at the same location. I went and told a police officer that was on duty during the Wells bridge reconstruction and he just said OK and rolled up his window...


Douglas Iverson said:

I wonder if there is a safe and/or practicle way to secure one's self to one's bike? That shure would thwart a potential bikejacker. Let's face it, cops are basically worthless.
Permalink Reply by Bob Kastigar on April 5, 2013 at 6:29am

Now we're even afraid of leaving a description, for fear of being called 'racist' and having 'stereotype.'


Socially, this is just as scarey. 


Juan 2-8 mi. said:

11:00pm abouts.

A description is not neccessary since it would come off as racist and stereotypical.

Permalink Reply by Kelly Askam on April 5, 2013 at 7:21am
First and foremost I'm glad you safely got out of that situation.

I do question why you weren't riding on the street instead of the sidewalk. I would think mugging a cyclist would be more difficult due to increased speed and area to maneuver, plus the additional danger to the crook entering a street and increased visibility.

Thanks to your post I will be doing some research on past occurrences to gain some awareness. Thank you for sharing!

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