Stolen Logo Trike

[J. Parky Wetherell]

My name is Jim Wetherell & I am in a life fight with Parkinson's
disease, & I have ridden more than 32,000 miles since July of '98,
when I decided to "Never Give Up".
I have been blessed with much help from a number of businesses that
have supplied me with quality equipment. But just recently I decided
to upgrade my touring trike to a lighter, & smaller unit because of
transportation problems on the Amtrak trains. I was able to purchase
a new Logo Trike, but it took all the money I had, & I have an open
contract to make
$ 100.00 a month payments for 8 more months.
But this morning, someone decided that they wanted my new trike more
than me. It was stolen sometime between 4:30 - 7:30AM, 12/06/03.
I ride for Parkinson's awareness & to give hope to those who need a
little push. My website www.inevergiveup.org is used by many, & rated
highly.
I have just recieved an invitation to join a group called "Pedalling
for Parkinnson's next, July, to ride the "RAGBRAI" (Ride across Iowa)
with them. The group leader, Jay Alberts Ph.D is a PD researcher,
studying the effects of cycling on the mobility of people with
Parkinson's. That is a 450+ mile trip, done in 7 days. The trike
they stoled weighed 34 lbs. The trike that remains weighs over 50
lbs. On a long trip like this, 20 lbs can make you "Bonk", especially
when it's not your only battle.
Is there such a thing as an APB for a lost recumbent Logo trike?
It is Purple & Teal over silver, w/a blue seat.
If you find it, you can reach me at
I wish I could afford to offer a reward.


Sincerely
"Parky"
Jim Wetherell
A Parkinson's Survivor
www.inevergiveup.org

[Joe Keenan]

Jim,

Where did the theft occur or did I miss it in your posting? Sorry for your loss.

Slow Joe Recumbo

(J. Parky Wetherell) wrote in message >... <SNIP>
> My name is Jim Wetherell & I am in a life fight with Parkinson's
> disease, & I have ridden more than 32,000 miles since July of '98,
> when I decided to "Never Give Up".
<SNIP> It was stolen sometime between 4:30 - 7:30AM, 12/06/03. <SNIP>

[LoGo Trikes USA]

Joe Keenan asked:
> Where did the theft occur? ...

Jim's new LoGo was stolen in Hemet, California, located roughly
between Riverside and Palm Springs. Since it was taken from his
driveway in the very early morning, he believes that it was most
likely to have been a local lowlife that snatched it, probably to some
extent as a crime of opportunity. LoGos are still very rare in the
USA, and we would very much appreciate it if anyone who spots a
tadpole trike anywhere in SoCal that seems at all suspicious would
follow up a bit.

Jim's LoGo looks a bit like a Trice with tapered, upswept chainstays;
its 18" front wheels are unusual. It's easy to distinguish it from
most Greenspeeds by its full rear frame triangle and lumbar support in
the seat. Its silver gray frame may be sprayed over, but it's less
likely than the thief would try to recolor the navy blue seat fabric.
Please email me if you like; I should be able to verify whether any
LoGo in your area is likely to be legitimate. Bike shops should be
alert to any requests for 18" (ETRTO 355) tires or tubes for a trike.
At least drop Jim (Parky) a note to let him know if you may have a
lead.

I realize that many of you have met or at least seen Jim on rides,
most likely on one of his Peninger delta trikes, and like me, have
admired his untiring efforts to encourage other folks who are
struggling with the symptoms of Parkinson' Disease. Most of you are
not aware that this latest setback for Jim follows in the wake of his
automobile being totalled last summer by a drunk driver while it was
parked at a friend's home. This theft on top of that is just way too
much... ARR-RRR-RRGH!!!

Wayne Leggett
LoGo Trikes USA
email:
Phone: 805-302-2379