A motorist in California has apologised after a video was posted on Facebook on Wednesday of him threatening a cyclist. Robert Lewis admitted that he was embarrassed by his behaviour
The video that was posted shows the enraged motorist threatening the cyclist and using numerous homophobic slurs.
The driver goes into full drill sergeant mode as he tells the cyclist that “I’m your Huckleberry” and amongst the threats he uses is to “pull Trump” on the cyclist.
The confrontation arose over the use of a share lane which is used by cyclists, and the cyclist was apparently clipped by the wing mirror of the passing car.
WARNING: The video contains some very strong language.
Mark Friis posted the video with the following message:
“For those of you who think cycling can be a bit scary, let me introduce some of the sick fuckers out there. This just happened to a friend of mine in Corona del Mar. I will not give his name as he is worried about retribution from some of this assholes buddies. The cops will do nothing about it which is sad that someone can say “you’re a dead man” and get away with it.
And I thought surfers were easy going.
Do not make matters worse folks. It’s fine to make wise ass remarks but no threats or contacting the business. Let the police take this now. We made a great stand but take the high road.”
The cyclist was entitled to use the lane with motorists only allowed to use the lane when no cyclists are present.
Lewis said that he had no idea that this was the law. “I’m very embarrassed,” said Lewis. “I screwed up.”
“I’m just an old surfer, knucklehead, and I do apologize for using the words that I used,” the 66 year-old told CBS2 reported Michelle Gile.
Police are now investigating the incident.
it is especially scary when you know that stretch of road from riding it multiple times a week
trump blood type person … such infection all over us
Really?
You’re an idiot painting all Trump supporters like that. I’m certain you’re a “celebrate diversity” and “difference of opinion” guy, too. Hypocrite.
This guy would have seen the cleats from my shoe close up.
No Shiat %=+-&##$&$$&&
And if it was me, the ‘Dogma 65.1’ wording before it lands.
Everyone can make a mistake and some can be extremely costly. Some people realise immediately and others take a big shock (like seeing themselves on video) to realise. I don’t think a week has gone by on my cycle commute when someone hasn’t endangered my life. Many don’t care, but the decent people do. This guy found the real man inside himself and has realised his error and has the guts to admit it. As a cyclist I thank him and hope he can continue in this vein, sharing the experience with one or two of his buddies.
Anormal!
No A-hole like an old A-hole
He did apologize though The Bike Comes First http://cbsloc.al/2b9WsGq
I would have nutted the scum bucket if he got in my face like that. He d be fed thru a tube for a month, fuckin asshole !!
Reason #710 why not to engage with an enraged driver
Lame quotes from cowboy movies? Total douchebag.
This guy isn’t sorry one bit. He’s only sorry he was exposed for his total fuckery and homophobic, ignorant remarks. He needs an ass kicking, not a public shaming.
Since when are surfers supposed to be so badass?
kudos to the cyclist who kept his composure,that’s the best way to handle the situation
It does make me nostalgic for Dirty Harry movies though…
The fat fucker should get on a bike himself
LOL….
Still allowed to drive #facepalm
It’s all fun and games til the cyclist is bigger than the driver or carrying then we’ll see who’s talking shit then but I do applaud the cyclists composure.
#ronnypickering
Only sorry he was caught
it doesn’t take much courage to threaten someone half you size. he’s likely apologizing because FINALLY this got the attention of the local prosecutor. in my mind he clearly committed assault and then threatened the bicyclist with death. far out……. in a concealed carry state, he’d have been shot.