For those San Diego folks.. 3ish hours old. Sad news about good buddy Nick Sigmon. Who was on his first bike tour on his one month year old Fuji Touring bike.
"Friends, I have some sad news to share: yesterday in Long Beach, my bike (Rosa) and much of my gear were stolen, so I will be completing my trip to SD via Greyhound. Fortunately I had my wallet, keys, phone, ipad, Garmin, and (thank goodness) my journal with me when it happened. I still had such a wonderful trip these past few days, so much more fun than I even anticipated, I would not trade it for anything. There were always some serious risks with a trip like this and I am very thankful to be alive and well. Plus I was fortunate to be in Long Beach with my cousin Kyle <https://www.facebook.com/savyjap>, who has been taking care of me (food, shelter, and clothing, since all I had was the cycling kit I was wearing). The stuff can all be replaced, though the sentimental value is what really hurts. I definitely do not intend to let this taint my incredible experience. I absolutely intend to get another touring bike and do this trip again, and other touring trips, perhaps every summer; it has probably been the most enjoyable experience of my life, and that is saying something!" More info about the information. " Some details about the theft: I was at a Von's for awhile writing in my journal while my cousin was cutting hair. I locked my bike right out front, in broad daylight, under a sign that said the area was under video surveillance. When I came out it was gone. The video saw a guy come up on a bike, chop my lock, ride off on my bike, then come back for his (which makes it sound more like a drug addict than a professional bike thief). The cops do sound surprisingly hopeful that it may show up eventually, either at a pawn shop or under someone who does not look like they should have such a nice bike. I lost the headlamp that my father had given me; the solar panel and energy bank that my brother had given me; Tamra <https://www.facebook.com/tamra.ruxin?hc_location=ufi>'s copy of the book Thrive, which I was borrowing; the tarp that had sheltered me for 3 epic nights; a sweatshirt that I had won in a race; a $50 giftcard to movin' shoes that I had won from a race; four pairs of cycling shorts and a jersey that I had been given from sponsors; my tomtom one that I had gotten many years ago after staying out all night with my cousin and brother at Black Friday, which had been my only companion on too many trips to count; and of course my 1-month old bike, Rosa, whom I had grown to love dearly. I usually try not to get attached to material possessions, but I struggle at that when it comes to bicycles. Maybe that is the lesson here: perhaps I should not name my bikes and talk to them so much. I really like that bike model (Fuji Touring) and would want to get the same one, but I could never ride that bike again without thinking of Rosa (and feeling like I let her down by not keeping her safe). But again, I am just so grateful to be alive and well, and I feel so incredibly fortunate to have had such a wonderful trip! So many people showed me incredible kindness, including strangers; overall my faith in the goodness of mankind in general still increased from this trip. I will not let the actions of one poor, messed up guy upset me. I honestly feel bad for anyone who would steal (especially a loaded touring bike with a Micky Mouse stuffed animal sitting on the back -- a road token I had found just before I stopped the first night, which made for an excellent pillow). I wish them no ill-will; I do wish them all the best, that they might be able to find happiness in life. I sincerely hope that stealing my bike can somehow help them to do so." For those folks around the area please keep an eye out. Here's a picture of his bike unloaded: https://flic.kr/p/wvmX2b Here's a picture of his bike loaded: https://flic.kr/p/wvnCmy Contact me if you get any info. Manny -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
