Flush with a full crew and fine weather we rolled out of the Deluxe Knot Lot. Being joined by the first ever FT3 woman rider, we headed for the qualifier. The guard at the Sly Park entrance gate ominously requested that we begin checking in and checking out; for our own safety. Sounded to me like when the mob asks for money to make sure you don't get hurt.
Near the top of the qualifier, in fact 3/10ths of a mile from Park Creek Road, we experienced an incident that has been so well documented by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department that it needn't be repeated here.
In summary:
One rider was the victim of assault with a deadly weapon and transported to Marshall Hospital where he received care from the FT3 Team Nurse. He has been released and is recovering.
One expletive went to jail.
Eight eye witnesses gave statements, then took Sly Park back to the Knot. Tacos were a brief and somber affair.
One dog got to ride shotgun in a police car.
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WTF??
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Dang, I hope everyone is OK.
Un freaking believeable. Looking for more details. I found this which has limited info:
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This is a real shame!
Thanks for the post NoCar. Those of us not on the ride need more details than that though. When this guy gets out of jail he may want to come say hi to us again, and most likely not to give an apology.
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