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Kyle Hertler (more commonly known as "Spook") has been an active member of the Los Angeles Metro Area bike scene since July of 2007. As a resident of West Los Angeles, he participates in many West-sided events and rides. He is a co-founding member of the Los Angeles freak bike group known as Los Angelopes. He is a hobby freak bike builder and general bike enthusiast. Most importantly, Spook does what he wants.

In July of 2008, Spook received notice from the Army recalling him back into Active Duty (see: Time In Service). He is to report to Fort Benning, Georgia on the 31st of August. This action will subsequently hinder Spook from doing what he wants.

Contents 1 Brief History 2 Bikes 3 Social Rides 4 Midnight Ridazz Trips 4.1 Trips Attended 5 Spook's Run-in with the law 6 Participation with Bikerowave 7 Non Bike Life 7.1 Family 7.2 Writing 7.3 iBikeu Wiki 7.4 Time In Service 7.4.1 Initial Enlistment 7.4.2 Recalled 8 Contacting Spook

Brief History

In high school, Spook discovered the world of freestyle BMX and attended his local YMCA skatepark regularly. He also became familiar with a series of dirt jumps known locally to Santa Maria as Torker. In his senior year, Spook solely organized three separate BMX-only competitions for the YMCA (the first, and subsequently only, events of that nature). He continued to ride up until he left for the Army. During his enlistment, he was able to ride BMX in Washington, D.C. and a Van's skatepark, however, this proved to be difficult because of the constant presence of D.C. Federal police and Military Police.

It wasn't until the spring of 2007 that Spook bought his first "regular" bike, a fixed-gear Specialized Langster. He rode the Westside alone for close to six months before learning about the Midnight Ridazz or any other social rides. His first Midnight Ridazz ride was the Wes Anderson ride on July 27, 2007. He has been hooked ever since.

Bikes

2007 Specialized Langster. (Fixed at 46/16)	2001 Standard Byke Company STA-500R BMX bike.	The Flying Duchess Tallbike	Shane The first tan'gelope
Bonnie Barbecue bike	Gladys The original "Angelope". Co-built with E-Rock and Brassknuckle

Social Rides

Spook attends many rides:

• C.R.A.N.K. MOB
• Cubcamp
• Los Angelopes
• Midnight Ridazz
• Pier Pressure
• WestSIDAZZ

Midnight Ridazz Trips

Spook drives Buck in support of extended Midnight Ridazz trips, when necessary.

Trips Attended

• San Diego (March 2008)
• Portland (August 2007)

Spook's Run-in with the law

On the afternoon of May 16, 2008, Spook was pulled over while riding Duchess on Santa Monica Blvd. in West LA. The two officers, citing CVC 21201 (c), issued a "fix it" ticket. The resolution of this "fix it" type ticket is being discussed in the Midnight Ridazz forum here. The ticket was eventually rectified by bringing another bike frame to the Sheriff's office to be cleared as "fixed".

Participation with Bikerowave

Due to his current military situation Spook is on an indefinite leave-of-absence from BRW participation. Up until his departure, he aided in the organization of Bike Build Days, volunteered in his free time, attended meetings and was a member of the F.U.N. Committee.

Non Bike Life

Spook is California native, being born and raised in Santa Maria. He has lived in Southern California his entire life except for a four-year enlistment in the Army. Now, he is a student of The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles, in Santa Monica. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design. He has a girlfriend and two dachshunds whom he loves very much.

Family

On August 10, 2008, Spook proposed to his girlfriend, Jannatha. There plans of marriage have yet to be determined, but will take place on his return from the military. Spook and Jannatha met on the Midnight Ridazz Clown Ride (#72). They live in West Hollywood with their two miniature dachshunds, Westin and Grizzley.

Writing

Spook doesn't write often, and when he does, it bores him.

iBikeu Wiki

Spook became an iBikeu Wiki editor on April 14th, 2008. You can see a list of his contributions here.

Time In Service

Initial Enlistment

Spook enlisted into the United States Army in February of 2002 and served a enlistment term of four years. As an infantrymen, he spent his Basic Training in Fort Benning, Georgia before being stationed at Fort Myer, Virginia in Charlie Company, 3rd Infantry Regiment. There, he performed many tasks, mainly that of a casket team leader in Arlington National Cemetery. His additional roles included: fire team leader, machine gunner, grenadier, barber, and subject-matter-expert for Army uniform wear and appearance and multiple weapon systems.

It is a little-known fact that Spook was a Presidential casket bearer during the State Funeral of the late President Ronald Reagan.

Spook left the Washington D.C. Metro Area in January on 2006 and spent a month on the road driving before returning to California.

Recalled

In July of 2008, Spook received notice from the Army recalling him back into Active Duty. He is to report to Fort Benning, Georgia on the 31st of August, where he will then re-in-process (paperwork, physical, issue of uniforms) before being sent to his unit for further deployment training.

Contacting Spook

spook@losangelopes.com | User talk page

AIM: khertler16

Google Talk: kylehertler

Snail mail and/or care packages send to: TBD

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