Originally published August 16, 2009 at 12:08 AM | Page modified August 16, 2009 at 11:09 AM

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Portland bicyclist hurt in flap with driver

A 31-year-old man is recovering from injuries suffered when he was pulled from his bicycle and dragged 150 feet along a Portland street.

Kevin Stevenson is being treated at Legacy Emanuel Hospital's burn center for injuries to his heels, legs, knees, shoulder and back. Hospital officials said Saturday he is in good condition.

Portland police spokeswoman Mary Wheat says Stevenson started yelling at a passing vehicle that had been tailgating a group of cyclists early Thursday on Portland's east side.

She said Stevenson leaned into the vehicle and tried to grab the driver.

Stevenson's girlfriend says the driver and a back-seat passenger grabbed him and pulled him along.

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I am a cyclist. I ride on roads with cars, trucks and RVs. I ride for the exercise. I curse at drivers who are willing to put me life at risk.... Posted on August 16, 2009 at 6:28 AM by rawdibob. Jump to comment

Just goes to show Forrest Gump was right-stupid is as stupid does. Any goofball cyclist who reaches into a car window to grab someone should have... Posted on August 16, 2009 at 5:31 AM by robbiemac. Jump to comment

Sounds like a group of Lance Armstrong wannabe's were blocking the flow of traffic and the vehicles driver tailgated so they would move to the... Posted on August 16, 2009 at 2:15 AM by DeepBIue. Jump to comment

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