A San Jose man is in hot water, facing federal charges for his alleged role in a bicycle theft ring that targeted Bay Area bike enthusiasts and sent their pricey rides south of the border for resale. Victoriano Romero, 53, has been indicted on multiple counts, accused of spiriting away high-end bicycles to Mexico as part of a well-oiled criminal machine that exploited the region’s love affair with cycling. The official indictment was unsealed today after being filed on January 23, 2024, according to a report by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.