bay area cycling news

An arrest was made in last year's hit-and-run accident involving Ashleigh Jackson: The Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff has arrested Saratoga resident Robert Paul Schiro in connection with last year's hit-and-run collision on Highway 9 that left competitive cyclist Ashley [sic] Jackson with permanent brain damage. ... Schiro was arrested at his office in Santa Clara where he runs RPS Properties, a property management business. The arrest comes almost a year to the date when the collision occurred. Read more at the Mercury News article .

Begin forwarded message: Ladies! We need to fill up the entire Womens 4 Field at the San Jose Memorial Day Crit Jonathan (the awesome prez of the SJBC ) is donating ALL of the proceeds (after the various fees are taken out, etc.) to Ashleigh Jackson. Please sign up and pass this along to all your friends who are Cat 4 so they can sign up too. I just signed up. Field limit is 50, let's get all 50 spots filled! Please pass this on!

Begin forwarded message: On Sunday, April 19th, fellow cyclist Ashleigh Jackson was seriously injured in an hit-and-run accident in Saratoga. She was left on the side of the road with a brain injury. Fortunately, her brain bleed is under control, and while she still has a long road to full recovery, she is out of the ICU and on her way to gaining her life back. As part of a community-wide effort of outreach and solidarity, SugarCRM/LGRBC and Webcor/AV are proud to announce a silent auction and raffle event at the Cat's Hill Classic on Saturday, May 2 to help with Ashleigh’s medical bills. Come join us for a chance to win two signed Webcor/AV jersey's from World Cycling Champions Christine Thorburn and Karen Brems, a signed Most Aggressive Rider jersey from Levi for 2008 Tour of California, as well as hundreds of dollars in prizes and gift certificates from Palo Alto Bicycles, The Bicycle Outfitter, Cupertino Bike Shop, Sterling Sports Group, Testarossa Vineyards, Voler Clothin...