Daniel Hersh Memorial Ride

Please pass the word on, folks,

Memorial Ride for Daniel Hersh

Sunday, 8 AM
Conte's Bicycles, Laskin Road,
Virginia Beach

B Pace ride, 25-30 miles.

A Ghost Bike will be placed in memory of Daniel Hersh on Shore Drive.

Cyclists are requested to wear black or white.

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No Charges Against Dan Hersch' Killer

From the Pilot Online:

Bicyclist struck and killed in Virginia Beach

Posted to: News Virginia Beach

By Alicia P.Q. Wittmeyer
The Virginian-Pilot
© April 19, 2009

VIRGINIA BEACH

A bicyclist was killed this morning when he was hit by an S.U.V. while riding on Shore Drive.

Daniel Wayne Hersh, 54, was riding eastbound on Shore Drive near Starfish Road when he was struck by the right side of a Ford Explorer also traveling east on Shore Drive, said Virginia Beach police spokesman Officer Adam Bernstein.

Hersh, of the 2300 block of Windway Lane in Virginia Beach, was taken to the hospital, but was pronounced dead around 9 a.m.

Alcohol and speed do not appear to have played a role, Bernstein said. No charges have been filed against the woman driving the Explorer, although the crash is still under investigation.

Struck from Behind: "John Doe" Killed by SUV

From WVEC, TV 13 News:

Man dies in Shore Drive crash

01:45 PM EDT on Sunday, April 19, 2009

13News

VIRGINIA BEACH--- Police are investigating a traffic crash that left one man dead Sunday morning.

Police tell 13News, A bicyclist was killed when he was struck by a Ford Explorer in the 3000 block of Shore Drive. Both the bicyclist, and the driver of the SUV were travelind eastbound on Shore Drive around 5:45am at the time of the wreck.

The driver of the Ford truck veered to the right and struck the bicyclist. He was transferred to a local hospital where he later died.

As of Sunday morning, police had no indication that speeding or alcohol were factors in the crash. No charges have been filed against the woman driving the Ford Explorer.

Police have not yet released the man's identity.

Cyclist "John Doe" Dead

It's unconfirmed, but word is that cyclist "John Doe," mentioned in the previous post, is dead.

I'll post more info when I know it.

Fallen Cyclist in Virginia Beach

At approximately 6:45 AM this morning, a cyclist was brought to the Virginia Beach General Sentara Hospital with massive head trauma. Both his helmet and skull were crushed. There's a very good chance that he will be dead by the time you read these words.

The cyclist, "John Doe," was "tan, fit and healthy," and wearing an "orange and yellow jersey." Those sound like the Team Tripower colors. Several Team Tripower cyclists were planning an early, 7:15 AM bike ride in Virginia Beach. It seems likely that John Doe was on his way to that group ride.

I don't know if John Doe was hit by a car, but that's the most probable scenario. And if the Virginia Beach Police Department and District Attorney stay true to form, then no one will be charged or prosecuted: cyclists are second-class citizens in car-happy Virginia Beach. Four wheels good, two wheels bad.

Roll Call, folks: was there someone who didn't make it to a ride this morning?

Sound Off.

Team Zissou Gathers: TMBC09!

Rob had an awesome birthday party that gave me an excuse to pull on the Captain's Speedos again.


After conferring with my Junior Frogman, we agreed to issue the following statement:

Team Zissou is proud to announce the acceptance of applications for our special "Weekend Intern" program. This special opportunity will be run for one session only this year, during the 2009 Tidewater Mountain Bike Challenge (10/31 & 11/1?). Unfortunately, due to Operation Hennessey hogging all of the grant money, Team Zissou will be unable to provide free registration for TMBC09. However, all Team Zissou members will be issued a t shirt and red cap. In 2008 Team Zissou was the top, maritime-themed team in the Duo-Enduro Category at the Tidewater Mountain Bike Challenge. Team Zissou seeks to continue its dominance of the Duo-Enduro category over all rivals, including Operation Hennessey. (It is rumored that Operation Hennessey will challenge Team Zissou if they are able to find matching bicycles.) In addition to racing interns, Team Zissou also has openings for support staff, up to and including Continuity Editors and Topless Interns. Please forward letters of interest, curriculum vitae and self-portraits to friendwes_at_mac.com.