[Dan'ger]

There's also a Filing for a Motion to Amend the Complaints (hopefully more charges to be filed but might be motions to drop charges). Can anyone be there?

WILEY W. MANUEL COURTHOUSE
661 Washington Street, Oakland

Reference:
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?p=6974282

 

[Berkeley Mike]

I'm there

Afterwards I'm going across the street to Mexicali Rose for Chorizo and eggs.

 

[sparkyJay]

I think...

...I'll probably be there as well. Afterwards I will be riding my mountain bike on some dirt!

 

[Gregg K]

I'm embarrassed to admit having the hearing date on my calendar.

I'll be really interested to hear what the judge has to say. Cyclists deserve r e s p e c t!

Don't forget your comedy trombones!

 

[Entrenador]

If I don't go camping (much needed), I'll be there to witness justice.

 

[hanskellner]

Here's the MikeV Gremlin image I created for my Skyline Race video:

https://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=628030

It would be funny handing out masks made from this and handing them out to the folks in attendance.

 

[d-bug]

Don't forget your comedy trombones!

vuvuzelas would be perfect!

 

[Gregg K]

OMG I just realized Mike V is actually David Icke.

The lizard people hate mountain bikes!

 

[Ogre]

If you guys do attend please be serious. I suspect he's going to try and paint like this whole thing is the MTB community persecuting him and a bunch of people in attendance being goofy or wearing masks will only confirm his belief.

 

[michaelsnead]

+1

Glad you guys are going. Let us know a full report when you get back.

...thanks for being our eyes and ears!

Michael:thumbsup:

 

[Biker_Scout_Sparky]

If you guys do attend please be serious. I suspect he's going to try and paint like this whole thing is the MTB community persecuting him and a bunch of people in attendance being goofy or wearing masks will only confirm his belief.

words to live by 0gre.
i DO have Friday off. i'll have to put in on the potential list of things to do.

 

[Fast Eddy]

Cyclists deserve r e s p e c t!

Don't forget your comedy trombones!

Respect is earned. Leave the comedy and the trombones at home. I'm sure the judge would strongly prefer quiet, respectful attention.

I see nothing wrong with wearing a jersey to announce your interest in the case (quietly).

 

[Berkeley Mike]

All you guys telling us what to do

would have more cred if you showed up.

Does anyone know what I wore to the first Hearing?

 

[highdelll]

I see nothing wrong with wearing a jersey to announce your interest in the case (quietly).

:yesnod:

 

[EBasil]

Better way is to wear your work clothes and tell the bailiff in the courtroom which item you're all there to watch. Ask him/her to refer you to the prosecutor if there's time, and touch base with a "hello and concerns from the community" -- if there's time, often there is not.

 

[iheartbicycles]

Does anyone know what I wore to the first Hearing?

A self important smirk?

 

[Berkeley Mike]

Oh yeah!

I looked fantastic and I was wondering if it was as memorable to everyone else.

No, really, I wore a suit in case I was interviewed for TV; not my main goal but it happens. iHeart had some good talking points and delivered them well. Prep in that regard is valuable, too.

One point is that simply being there is important. Mike V is a public menace and particularly toxic for our community. Our presence is important.

The other point is that all sorts of folks go to court. Brush the dust off, button your shirt properly, comb your hair and you are good to go.

But go!

 

[Gregg K]

I consider this to be a very serious issue. All joking aside, my comments are made with a sense of irony.

As long as this sport has been evolving it is still in it's youth in terms of respect. It does have to be earned. And this is one of the trials and tribulations in which we find ourselves. And I regret not being able to attend the hearing. It's important, and I appreciate the time and energy you guys are putting into it.

It may not be that we stand to lose much from this case, but it could be a place from which we launch into a new context. We're here, and we're not going to just fade away. We ARE part of the community. Not just a phenomenon.

 

[iheartbicycles]

I looked fantastic and I was wondering if it was as memorable to everyone else.

No, really, I wore a suit in case I was interviewed for TV; not my main goal but it happens. iHeart had some good talking points and delivered them well. Prep in that regard is valuable, too.

One point is that simply being there is important. Mike V is a public menace and particularly toxic for our community. Our presence is important.

The other point is that all sorts of folks go to court. Brush the dust off, button your shirt properly, comb your hair and you are good to go.

But go!

You're too kind. I had no talking points and was ill prepared to be interviewed. I asked not to be videotaped - but it's kinda hard to say no with reporters as conscientous as that one. She is good.

Nevertheless I stand by my quote: "mountain biking illegally is not nearly as bad as assault with a deadly weapon." This really isn't hard to understand!:thumbsup:

 

[iheartbicycles]

I consider this to be a very serious issue. All joking aside, my comments are made with a sense of irony.

As long as this sport has been evolving it is still in it's youth in terms of respect. It does have to be earned. And this is one of the trials and tribulations in which we find ourselves. And I regret not being able to attend the hearing. It's important, and I appreciate the time and energy you guys are putting into it.

It may not be that we stand to lose much from this case, but it could be a place from which we launch into a new context. We're here, and we're not going to just fade away. We ARE part of the community. Not just a phenomenon.

Breed. Relentlessly (and often! :thumbsup: ) Take your offspring mountain biking. Make sure the schools support it.

The next generation of mountain bikers will have a much easier time than we did.