Oregon Psychiatrist Accused of Sabotaging Mountain Bike Trails
By Rocky Thompson on October 2nd, 2012
One of my friends maintains that all psychiatrists are insane. He says, and I’m paraphrasing, “That’s why they study psychiatry; because they’re so messed up themselves.” This is, of course, complete rubbish. But this story out of Medford, Oregon will not go far to change my friend’s mind:
A psychiatrist employed by the county has been accused of sabotaging several mountain bike trails with nails, nylon cord, and vegetation. He said he does not like mountain bikers. Three riders have sustained minor injuries, and he’s been charged with reckless endangerment and fourth-degree assault.
If he’s convicted, I’d love to hear why he hates mountain bikers. Do they drink all the beer at his local bar? Are they dating his ex-wife? Perhaps it’s their offensive smell. This story leaves so many questions unanswered.
Tags: Cycling, mountain bike
Perhaps he was conducting his own research on the immediate effects of fear, bewilderment, and anger? I look forward to reading his article. He will have plenty of time to write it after the state strips his medical license.
If he’s in Oregon, it’s unlikely they are out of beer, at least good beer.
Lycra may not be the reason either since most mountain bikers have moved on to manpris with enormous cargo pockets.
Inferiority complex? Those mountain bikers can ride almost anywhere now, and do it faster and cooler, too. He’s probably a hiker that’s been scared too many times by bikers buzzing him as they fly by.
All of the psych majors I knew in college were, indeed, batshit crazy themselves. The theory is not rubbish my friend.
Ill chime in on this. I dated a clinical psychologist for 11 years. Yup, totally insane. When ever I meet someone who says they are a psych professional I always ask (as a joke kind of icebreaker) if they have found their own sanity yet. So far all have responded with a nervous, but affirming laugh.