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Forum: Northern California
07-23-08, 11:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,245
Posted By MaryAnn

I would like to say that I am the mother of one...

I would like to say that I am the mother of one of the Alto Velo members. He is not with us anymore because he was killed in September of 2006. He was obeying the rules of the road, as he always...
Forum: Northern California
01-23-08, 11:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 450
Posted By MaryAnn

New and Different Magazine about Cycling...Subscribe!!

I am Mary Ann, the mother of John Peckham. You may have heard of him. He was killed is an awful manslaughter related to methamphetamine while he was on a training ride for Alto Velo in September of...
Forum: Northern California
06-29-07, 06:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,903
Posted By MaryAnn

I am so, so, sorry that yet another tragedy...

I am so, so, sorry that yet another tragedy happened to someone who was simply enjoying life on a bicycle. My heart cries for her parents and her family members. What a tragic waste of yet another ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-07, 05:35 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 240,454
Posted By MaryAnn

My Only Child, John Eric Peckham, September 8,...

My Only Child, John Eric Peckham, September 8, 2006, Palo Alto, California.
Forum: Northern California
06-06-07, 08:17 PM
Replies: 4,179
Views: 317,319
Posted By MaryAnn

Thank you, Steve E. and family for doing the ride...

Thank you, Steve E. and family for doing the ride for my son. I was there too and I rode the entire route. It was so moving that so many people who did not even know John came to pay tribute to a...
Forum: Northern California
06-06-07, 08:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 904
Posted By MaryAnn

Hi, I'm John's mother. The date was September 8,...

Hi, I'm John's mother. The date was September 8, 2006 which was about 9 months ago. The guy who killed my son was high on crystal meth and got 19 years for my son's death. Justice? Not on your...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-14-07, 07:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 851
Posted By MaryAnn

Don't worry about the pace. It's slow and easy. ...

Don't worry about the pace. It's slow and easy. Everyone and anyone with any kind of bike can and should do this ride. It's short (just 12 miles) and only 12 mph. So don't worry about getting...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-07, 07:33 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 8,563
Posted By MaryAnn

I was just reading your thread because I'm a...

I was just reading your thread because I'm a mother who lost her only child in September of last year to a methamphetamine fueled individual that hit my son (who was wearing a helmet and no ear buds,...
Forum: Northern California
05-11-07, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 429
Posted By MaryAnn

I wish I could join you to honor my son, John,...

I wish I could join you to honor my son, John, but I'm stuck in the Midwest. I'll do a ride here. Nobody heard of him here but it doesn't matter one iota. We're honoring all the fallen cyclists...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-11-07, 02:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 851
Posted By MaryAnn

Here is the website for anyone interested in any...

Here is the website for anyone interested in any part of the world.

www.rideofsilence.com

Check it out. My son was killed in Palo Alto on September 8, 2006 and one of his friends is getting a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-27-07, 06:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,035
Posted By MaryAnn

I'm John's Mother. For some reason (maybe...

I'm John's Mother. For some reason (maybe because I was (can't look at my bike anymore) a cyclist myself and used this forum prior to his death) I find it necessary to see what people are saying...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-24-06, 05:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,639
Posted By MaryAnn

I couldn't access that page. Do you have any...

I couldn't access that page. Do you have any ideas how I could?
Thanks,
Mary Ann Parker
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-06, 06:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,123
Posted By MaryAnn

I can't recall discussing his headstone but that...

I can't recall discussing his headstone but that doesn't mean I didn't. I've been pretty much off the wall since his death and talk about nothing else and the headstone is one of my topics.

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-06, 09:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,123
Posted By MaryAnn

This is quite late in answering but yes, you have...

This is quite late in answering but yes, you have my permission. In fact this might be great timing because the letters to the Probation Officer of Chevelle Bailey, the guy that killed my son will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-06, 09:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,123
Posted By MaryAnn

This is quite late in answering but yes, you have...

This is quite late in answering but yes, you have my permission. In fact this might be great timing because the letters to the Probation Officer of Chevelle Bailey, the guy that killed my son will...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-06-06, 09:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,639
Posted By MaryAnn

Thank you so much and if you haven't done so yet...

Thank you so much and if you haven't done so yet please do it soon. I got word from the D.A. today that the letters have to be in to the Probation Officer within two weeks. That's not a lot of time...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-29-06, 07:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,639
Posted By MaryAnn

I'm the mother of John Eric Peckham, the cyclist...

I'm the mother of John Eric Peckham, the cyclist who was slain by Chevelle Bailey who was driving under the influence of methamphetamine on Friday the 8th of September, 2006. I want to keep this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-06, 03:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,123
Posted By MaryAnn

Thank you for every single entry. I'm the mom...

Thank you for every single entry. I'm the mom now and I've laid my son to rest and I'm itching to read about his people. You are his people. I'm a 62 year old woman (who also cycles because of his...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-06, 06:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,123
Posted By MaryAnn

Killed Cyclist in NorCal Los Altos Hills

Hello, I'm Mary Ann and I've been a member of this forum for a couple of years. John Peckham was my son. He's the one that was killed in the tragedy in the Los Altos Hills in Northern California on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-28-06, 08:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,639
Posted By MaryAnn

Hi Helmet Head. I've replied to you before but...

Hi Helmet Head. I've replied to you before but this is the first time I'm doing it with a dead son mowed down by a user. Facts: My son was a CAT 2 who was recovering from an injury. He was on a...
Forum: Introductions
09-28-06, 04:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 924
Posted By MaryAnn

John Peckham's Mom

Hi. I have been a member of this forum for a couple of years. Some of you may remember me as being one of the last hold outs that Floyd did no wrong. Well, now I'm writing because of my loss. My...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-06, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By MaryAnn

Looks like I should invest in some new tires. I...

Looks like I should invest in some new tires. I do carry a dollar bill just for that reason and I know the theory of using it but I prefer not to have to put something to use that I haven't done at...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-06, 08:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By MaryAnn

Funny you mentioned it because I've been...

Funny you mentioned it because I've been wondering the same thing myself. I'm not sure at all but this is what I think happens when tires begin to age or wear out. I may be describing age more than...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-14-06, 07:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,589
Posted By MaryAnn

Thanks Helmet Head, that definitely helps me know...

Thanks Helmet Head, that definitely helps me know what's going on. But can't Koffee Brown do the same thing and come back like EURO?
Why wouldn't that work?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-14-06, 05:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,589
Posted By MaryAnn

Could someone please fill me in. How do you all...

Could someone please fill me in. How do you all know Koffee and Euro are 86'd? I don't read the posts daily but I know who they are for sure and I had no clue until I clicked onto this thread. WHAT...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-05-06, 04:56 PM
Replies: 828
Views: 45,684
Posted By MaryAnn

Did you read what I said? Yes, yes, yes, I think...

Did you read what I said? Yes, yes, yes, I think he may have won by cheating (although I hoped that he did not and that he wouldn't have to lose the title) but he was in a competition where they...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-04-06, 04:08 PM
Replies: 828
Views: 45,684
Posted By MaryAnn

Matter of fact I did read about it all. What I...

Matter of fact I did read about it all. What I am saying is that we Americans are out of line because we don't go with the freaking flow. I don't know the facts and nobody does but I'm guessing...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-04-06, 03:42 PM
Replies: 828
Views: 45,684
Posted By MaryAnn

<<You think that Basso being pulled out did not...

<<You think that Basso being pulled out did not cause a fuss in Italy? You think that Heras being stripped of his Vuelta title did not cause a fuss in Spain?

A few facts:
There are more countries...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-03-06, 04:06 PM
Replies: 828
Views: 45,684
Posted By MaryAnn

[QUOTE But I haven't heard the idea of using the...

[QUOTE But I haven't heard the idea of using the carbon isotope test on everyone else. However, I believe they only have samples from three for that day: Floyd (stage winner), Pereiro (yellow...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-03-06, 02:38 PM
Replies: 828
Views: 45,684
Posted By MaryAnn

I'm going to throw this out there because it...

I'm going to throw this out there because it makes perfect sense to me. I got this off a cycling board of my son's out in CA. I read the stuff but don't interact. Just like to see what they're...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-06, 07:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,711
Posted By MaryAnn

I had never thought of that. I always scub my...

I had never thought of that. I always scub my chain marks with a nail brush.....OUCH!! Won't be doing that anymore. Thanks!!!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-30-06, 01:14 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 9,138
Posted By MaryAnn

Aren't all docs "rent-a docs"? I mean do you...

Aren't all docs "rent-a docs"? I mean do you actually OWN your doc?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-30-06, 12:53 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,494
Posted By MaryAnn

<<20 years from now when floyd is fat like...

<<20 years from now when floyd is fat like lemond, a new study will come out showing how spikes like that can naturally occur. But by then it will be too late.>>

Yes! That is so possible! Maybe...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-30-06, 12:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,788
Posted By MaryAnn

I read that as well this morning. And what I was...

I read that as well this morning. And what I was wondering is this: Gatlin tested positive for testosterone also but it appears that the test was different than the one Floyd had. Unless I'm...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-06, 05:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,972
Posted By MaryAnn

That's so true! Which is probably why he thought...

That's so true! Which is probably why he thought a tounge-in-cheek comment would have been understood by everyone and it most obviously wasn't. I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt until...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-06, 04:42 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,601
Posted By MaryAnn

Personally - I BELIEVE IN FLOYD.[/QUOTE] As...

Personally - I BELIEVE IN FLOYD.[/QUOTE]

As do I!!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-06, 04:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,972
Posted By MaryAnn

The guy has a very quirky personality according...

The guy has a very quirky personality according to what I've read. So did you ever think that maybe what he was getting at was what a stupid question that was to ask? Like ummmm did I ever take...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-06, 09:10 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 9,195
Posted By MaryAnn

I like your attitude! You're right, you know. I...

I like your attitude! You're right, you know. I have a son that's a Cat 2 in CA and he races a Trek and LOVES it (and wins too!) even though he was able to get an equivalent Specialized at cost,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-01-06, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 234,702
Posted By MaryAnn

Actually helmets are to protect your head in the...

Actually helmets are to protect your head in the event of a fall or a crash but you'd better have a helmet on if you crash. You chances for living and knowing who you are after the crash increase...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-28-06, 07:13 PM
Replies: 4,978
Views: 234,702
Posted By MaryAnn

Helmets are NOT there for "FALLS". Helmets are...

Helmets are NOT there for "FALLS". Helmets are there for CRASHES. When you have a crash you will be glad you had a helmet on. I have personal knowledge of a crash on 2/19/06 where the helmet didn't...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-05, 11:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,039
Posted By MaryAnn

AMEN!!!

AMEN!!!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-05, 04:58 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 3,637
Posted By MaryAnn

Gorn, you're doing the best you can do and that's...

Gorn, you're doing the best you can do and that's all anyone should be required to do. I applaud you. It's folks like you that the world needs.
M.A.
Forum: Commuting
10-16-05, 02:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,106
Posted By MaryAnn

I fell twice (within 2 miles) on new-to-me...

I fell twice (within 2 miles) on new-to-me clipless pedals and each time I fell to the left. I was unclipping the right side pedal both times. So, are you more apt to fall to the side you do not...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-05, 05:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,137
Posted By MaryAnn

Like timhines I can't speak for the Trek. I have...

Like timhines I can't speak for the Trek. I have an Allez also which I adore and if I were to buy another bike it would be an Allez. That's how happy I am with it. I did get my son (who is a Cat 3...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-15-05, 05:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,512
Posted By MaryAnn

As did James Fixx, the runner guru. He died of a...

As did James Fixx, the runner guru. He died of a heart attack while he was running. Remember that? And he was definitely younger than we are. All I'm trying to say is that we can't predict...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-15-05, 05:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,512
Posted By MaryAnn

Hey! You're doing GREAT. As an oncology nurse I...

Hey! You're doing GREAT. As an oncology nurse I can tell you first hand that a good, healthy outlook on life matters..... but what matters more is the condition of the body that the cancer has...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-05, 05:36 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 3,637
Posted By MaryAnn

So do Vegans breastfeed their young? I heard...

So do Vegans breastfeed their young? I heard this question asked and never heard the answer. If you are Vegan can you tell me if they do or if they don't? And if they do why is that okay since...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-05, 05:23 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 3,637
Posted By MaryAnn

Do they really? How so? :eek:

Do they really? How so? :eek:
Forum: BMX
10-05-05, 06:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,328
Posted By MaryAnn

[QUOTE=Expatriate]It's not evening morning tea...

[QUOTE=Expatriate]It's not evening morning tea here yet.[/QUOTEP\

Please expain "evening morning tea". I'm really curious. I've thought about it and can't come up with anything that makes sense....
Forum: BMX
10-05-05, 05:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,328
Posted By MaryAnn

And to you too! Except that it's evening here. ;)

And to you too! Except that it's evening here. ;)
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