I don’t know if you saw this story in the news last week or not – last Wednesday a cyclist was violently attacked by a driver on the South Side. Please take a moment to read the story in the Post-Gazette here – they have released a description of the driver who has still not been identified.

The cyclist, Colin Albirght, has been in the hospital but he will be okay. I have seen some photos of his injuries, I don’t think it is appropriate to share those with out talking with him first – but shocking is not strong enough of a word to describe the photos.

Some friends of the cyclist are organizing a raffle and event to raise some money to help with expenses and recovery. This is where Pittsburgh is awesome – already numerous businesses and organizations have donated raffle prizes.

This is an opportunity to not only support Colin but to support the cycling community in Pittsburgh. Bikes are a good thing for Pittsburgh – less people in cars is a good thing for Pittsburgh. And the cycling community here has come together to do really good things for others in Pittsburgh – if you aren’t familiar with groups like Bike Pittsburgh, Free Ride, Flock of Cycles – please visit their websites and learn more about them. I also just learned about the Positive Spin program from the MGR Foundation that is working to provide city youth with cycling mentors.

How you can help

Attend the event at OTB on Saturday, September 15, 2012

Buy Raffle Tickets

Donate a raffle prize

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Fundraiser for Pgh Cyclist Who Was Attacked Last Week

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Colin Albirght Fundraiser

Saturday, September 15, 2012

5-10pm

OTB Bicycle Cafe, 2518 East Carson Street

More Details on the event from BikePittsburgh

The Bike Pittsburgh Blog Archives " Sat Sept 15: Fundraiser for South Side attack victim Colin Albright at OTBLocal cyclists are throwing a fundrasier for Colin Albright, the Pro Bikes mechanic who was brutally attacked in a road rage incident in …

Here is the link to OTB’s website if you need directions

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Win A New Bike!

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Press coverage about the attack

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