So I was out Biking today...

COPY AND REPOST THIS TO YOUR BLOGS & MESSAGE GROUPS! DIGG, etc this! Get the word out!UPDATES 4-03-07 Scroll Down Contacted by Catherine of Councilman Jack Weiss' Office, they are pushing my caseUPDATE 4-04-07 Scroll Downer! Contacted by Detectives, the investigation begins. Case number is 070809450.Short Version- Out biking, heading west on Pico Blvd, when I am near Beverwill and a black pickup truck (Toyota?) is near by, and the passenger throws someting, and yells "Get the Fuck off the road!"Naturally upset that sombody actually hurled something at me from a moving vehicle, I turned down the road that they turned down, and wrote down their license plate, 7H76469 (or 6409, But I think it is the other one).They are now making a U-Turn, and coming back in my direction, as well as heading back towards Pico Blvd. That just so happens to be where I am going, because now that I have thier license plate, I am ready to go on my way, and report the passenger later.As I stop at the stop sign, getting ready to turn, the passenger leans out his window and scream s again at me, "Get the Fuck off the road!"I turn to him, and inform him (calmly, I might add) that bikes are allowed full use of the lane.He again instructs me to get the FUCK off the road."Califorina Vehicle Code 21202 Allows me to be on the road""Get the FUCK OFF THE ROAD!"At this time, he starts punching me repeatedly in the face. I back up, not wanting to give this guy any reason to say that I incited him, and yell back at him, "So that is how its going to be, huh, THAT is how its going to be!" At this time, I pulled out my cell phone, call 911, and make the action again of writing down their plates.So, I finally get in touch with a dispatcher, inform them of my location, and as well as what has happened. They tell me that I can wait for an officer, request an ambulance, or go to a local police station. I op for the local station, because my situation isn't that urgent of an emergengy, and I dont think I need an ambulace for a few punches to the face.I get to the station, and filed a police report. So, I returned to my girlfriends place, and got these pictures taken to document the injury.I was punched about 3-4 times on the right side of my face, so my cheek became puffy, and my mouth was bleeding quite a bit.More to follow, I am going to press charges, and do everything I can to make sure that this guy understands that hitting random people, especially bikers is completely unacceptable.I hope my situation doesnt have to escalate like this one did, where I need to stage a call in to city officials to see action...but I am ready to provide info in case it does.-Chris "Sparky"UPDATE 4-3-07, 4pmThanks for the show of support from all the various forums that this is being discussed on.I called Jack Weiss' office, and asked for Catherine, and the receptionist said that she was on the phone with the LAPD from all the calls she had recieved from me. That was my first time calling! Thank you all who placed those calls.I should probably get the infor for LAPD HQ and my local congressman, Henry Waxman as well...As of this update, I still have recieved no word from the LAPD about this incident. For those that wanted to follow up, the incident number is 7089003802, and I did file in the West LA Police Station. The official report lists battery as the charge.~~~~~I am going to purchase pepper spray now, someting that I never thought I would have to do as a cyclist. From searching on the web, I have found that FOX Labs pepper spray is the best, this is the stuff that law enforcement and the military uses. It even has decontamination wipes available.This is the best price I found for a Bike mounted pepper spray holster, or search for bike pepper spray if the link died. It holds up to a 4oz cannister.Decontamination wipesI suggest cone fog type of spray vs stream, because with a stream you have to be more accurate, and with a cone fog you can get away with "pray and spray". I dont know enough about the foam type to make a good opinion.I'll update as info arises.UPDATE 5:20pmGot in touch with Catherine, she was very friendly, and informed me of the Det that is on my case, and I should be expecting a call tomorrow in the morning hours.I hope to hear from them.UPDATE 4-4-07 4:30pmI was contacted by Det Nunez today, and we discussed what happened, as what info she needed, such as pictures of my injuries. (See above for the brief rundown)My case number is 070809450, for those that are keeping tabs on this-Sparks