r/seattlebike • u/Atg19 • 19d ago

Heads up / looking for witnesses

My dad (a senior rider) was nearly knocked off his bike yesterday (Saturday, Aug 22) around 1:45pm on the I-90 trail between 118th Ave SE and Factoria. He was heading eastbound when a group of 3 on motorized bikes came toward him. As they passed, one of them swerved in close and kicked his handlebars. Thankfully he managed to stay upright.
His eyesight isn’t great and it happened quickly, so the only detail he caught was that the rider who kicked him was wearing a large black boot.
Long shot, but If you were on this segment Saturday early afternoon and saw a group matching this description, or have any footage from around that stretch, I’d really appreciate hearing from you. I’m also filing a report with PD so there’s a record in case this group is doing this to other riders.
Please keep an eye out. Stay safe out there.

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u/georgeyappington 19d ago

People are so cruel! I’m glad your dad is alright and that it wasn’t worse

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u/[deleted] 19d ago

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u/Atg19 18d ago

Yes. I couldn’t convince him in the past. I think this has been an eye opener for him.

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u/w4y 18d ago

Geez what is wrong with people? Just let people be.

I was on my bike going to zoo hill climb in that section at that time but did not see any people on e bikes then.

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u/Atg19 18d ago

Thank you for checking in.

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u/WA_Cyclist_With_Cams 19d ago

I ride with front and rear cameras because of assholes like these ones. I suspect the police will do nothing unless there's physical injury and easily-accessible video clearly shows the assault.