Green Bicyclists and Filmmakers’ Gear Stolen During Stop in Eugene, OR
August 9, 2008 · Print This Article
Andy Davis and Melissa Henige had planned to make Eugene, Oregon a key stop on their cross-country bicycle trip, having heard that it was a great bike town. Excited about the trip and the sustainable documentary they were making, the couple never thought that soon after stopping at The Beanery coffeehouse they’d be updating their blog with the words, “Dear thief who stole my gear…”
From The Register Guard:
Sometime between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, someone snipped the cable locking the engaged couple’s bicycles and Burley Design trailers and made off with Henige’s red, white and blue Trek 1000 touring bike and the trailer.
Inside the trailer was all their camping gear, including their tent, her sleeping bag, personal belongings, food, checkbook and all her clothes. And their business cards — thus the “Dear Thief” blog written by Henige on their Web site, www.changinggearsmovie.com. The cards list the Web site, so Henige thought there would be a good chance the thief might read it.
“Little did you know when you stole my bike and gear that you would disrupt an incredible journey across the country … As you read through our blog, you’ll see the amazing people who have helped us on this adventure, and maybe their wisdom, ingenuity, and warmth may inspire you to work for a better world as well.”
The couple was supposed to be continuing down the coast to San Francisco, where they plan to exchange pre-wedding vows in the Muir woods. They’re still heading down there, but it’ll be on a Greyhound – they shipped Davis’ bike back to their home in Indiana.
What a buzzkill. We hope they get their gear back!
See the couple talk about their experience on the video at The Register Guard.
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Wow, that’s sad. I know it’s too late, but it seems like if they were traveling with two people, one person could have kept an eye on the bike while the other used the computers. That’s what I recommend when you have two people. One person should always stay with the gear while the other person goes inside the building/business. Oh well, too late.