This was a pleasant surprise that demanded stopping for the photos, look how brilliant yellow they are! I rode 18 miles today after making a stop at the Pedego dealer where I purchased the bike over one year ago for a much-needed tune-up.
The guy did a solid job and was amazed that the bike still has its original tires at 1400 miles. Apparently, Pedego uses some damn tough rubber.
Something very disturbing happened along the way today as I was nearing home. I was ascending the path that takes you over one of the main roads I cross and came upon a man who was clearly homeless. He had a bicycle that was loaded down with his stuff.
Out of nowhere, the guy screamed at me and told me to **** off while he was swinging his right leg across the ground attempting to knock me down. Of course, I just kept on riding up that ramp at a very fast pace. There was another guy on a bike at the top who was laughing at the guy below us.
I wanted to say hey man, that’s NOT funny! And it’s not. The man seemed to be having a psychotic event. I’m glad that I got away and I have been kind of upset by the whole thing this afternoon. I sincerely hope that this man can get the help that he seriously needs very soon. God bless him.
That is very disturbing. Glad to hear that the homeless guy didn’t actually knock you down. And shame on that other guy for laughing.
Tiny little angels.. 🌼 🌼 🌼
The flowers are a bright spot in what sounds like an unnerving event. A lot of troubled folk around.
Thank you, Belinda! I was a bit shook up for the rest of yesterday from the encounter with that guy. I passed through that same area today on my bike and was slow to approach.
Beautiful flowers. My son came out of a store recently to see an older gentleman yelling and waving about a cane shouting they should burn the store down. So many in need of help.
Wow, I am glad that your son is okay, Rebecca! There are indeed so many in need of help. 🙏🏻
Beautiful flowers John, always nice to discover nature along the road.
Thank you, Rudi! I agree. 😎
Love the simplicity here, John! Great capture!
Thanks very much, Marcus! 😂☺️
Glad you were not physically hurt.
Thank you, Richard, me too. I passed through that area again today and was cautious. A slow approach was needed, you never know. I feel so bad for this man.
More sensitivity for the homeless, John
Derrick, if I could I would gladly do something very dramatic for him. ❤️
Unfortunately, there are quite a few people like that around here. And the one that was laughing might have issues, too.
You are so right, Venus, and that sucks but I still feel a bit angry that the other biker I came upon on top the pathway was laughing. Damn it, this is not funny. There is a man’s soul at stake here. 😡😭🙏🏻❤️
Beautiful flowers John. Anita
Thank you so much, Anita, the desert is alive and well. ❤️
That’s awful and definitely not funny. I hope he’s able to get help and some medication if needed.
Hi Pooja, I hope so too! Poor guy. 😭🙏🏻