Cache Creek shooting . . . someone will know the shooters

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These two incidents HAVE to be related. No one typically hates racers
on bicycles who are participating in a race.
Someone has heard these yahoos talking offensively about the race, about
the racers. . . . in a bar, at a drinking party, driving home from work.
Think carefully . . . then contact the RCMP if you can remember
anything along those lines.
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RCMP are looking for two men who were travelling in a dark coloured
pickup truck, telling a news conference they may be connected to a
shooting that injured a B.C. cyclist during an overnight race along the
Trans-Canada Highway two months ago.

At a news conference Tuesday, investigators said other cyclists in the
race claimed two men in a pickup truck threw objects at them and drove away.
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Craig Premack recounts being shot during Cache Creek bike race
Long distance bicyclist was shot in the middle of the night during June race

CBC News Posted: Jul 29, 2014 9:05 AM PT Last Updated: Jul 29, 2014 3:01
PM PT
B.C. cyclist recounts being shot

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RCMP are looking for two men who were travelling in a dark coloured
pickup truck, telling a news conference they may be connected to a
shooting that injured a B.C. cyclist during an overnight race along the
Trans-Canada Highway two months ago.

Craig Premack, 59, of Burnaby, B.C., was shot in the forearm on June 1
near Spences Bridge. At the time of the shooting, police said they
believe the shooter fired from just off of Highway 1, and then drove
away in a pickup truck.

At a news conference Tuesday, investigators said other cyclists in the
race claimed two men in a pickup truck threw objects at them and drove away.

RCMP Insp. Ed Boettcher called the shooting a "brazen" and "completely
random attack."

Craig Premack

Burnaby cyclist Craig Premack, 59, was shot in an apparent random attack
while taking part in a 600 kilometre cycling event near Spences Bridge
early Sunday morning. He is expected to make a full recovery. (Facebook)

Premack described how he was shot about 10 minutes into his ride, after
a three-hour break for a nap and some food.

It was just after 1 a.m. and Premack was on the road alone when he heard
some explosions next to him.

"Originally I thought they were firecrackers, but then my right forearm
just blew up. Seconds later, I could feel the warmth of my blood rolling
down my leg," he said.

"It was almost like a bad dream," said Premack.

It was late at night and Premack, who was riding alone, said he
thought he might bleed to death on the road.

"For a moment I was worried, wondering if this was the end, but
instinctively I decided I should give survival my best effort."

On mobile? Click here to watch Premack describe his ordeal

Premack said he managed to slow the bleeding by using a pair of pants.

"After the longest 20 minutes of my life, I could see the lights of what
could only be my cycling friends."

Premack was found on the ground by a fellow cyclist bleeding badly.
Craig Premack

Burnaby cyclist Craig Premack, 59, was shot in an apparent random attack
while taking part in a 600-kilometre cycling event near Spences Bridge,
B.C., in the early morning on June 1. (Facebook)

He said the bullet shattered his elbow and described how plates and
screws now hold it together.

Premack said he will soon be well enough to start physiotherapy.

It's been eight weeks since the injury and the cyclist, who works as a
machinist, said it's been financially difficult because he hasn't been
able to work.

Premack said doctors have told him it could be several months before he
fully recovers.

"It looks good, but I don't think they want to give me false hopes," he
said.

Premack was taking part in the Cache Creek 600, a 600-kilometre, two-day
cycling marathon from Pitt Meadows to Cache Creek organized by the B.C.
Randonneurs Cycling Club.

Because of the long distances involved, cyclists taking part in the ride
are on the road during the early hours.