On Aug. 13 cyclist Thomas McDonald, 50, of Lighthouse Point was charged with assault and battery for attacking a car driver on State Road A1A in Boca Raton. He allegedly hit Delray Beach resident Miles Barish, 69, who was driving a convertible.

According to reports, several cyclists in a peloton said Barish instigated the altercation by buzzing McDonald.

Barish stated to police that he wanted to get around the cyclists who were taking up an entire lane and wouldn’t move out of his way.

When everyone stopped at a traffic light McDonald allegedly grabbed Barish while other cyclists kicked and hit the car.

According to a state law, automobile drivers must provide three feet of clearance when passing cyclists.

To read the Sun Sentinel’s article on the incident, click here.