Today's Ride: Some absolutely gorgeous mists on the spit and a few interactions with others. Positive interactions first. I took a break in a park by the lake. There was a family who were taking pics of themselves and the area. Another park user offered to take their picture as a group. They took loads and explained that it was their first day in Canada and it was all in all pleasant to watch. It got better. (multi-part post in the replies) #TodaysRide#BikeTO#BikeTooter#BubblePeople
As the pic taker walked away they asked to get a pic with her. They all took selfies with the pic taker. As the pic taker left I told them how charming that was and they smiled and said they love to do stuff like that and that they bet they are famous in Japan. I wished them a good day. I then continued my ride. Maybe 20 mins later I ran into pic taker again and hollered, "Hey, aren't you famous in Japan" SMILES. AND. LAUGHTER. #GoodTimes#TodaysRide#BikeTO#BikeTooter
There is also a cyclist who wears a full covid face shield when they ride around the spit. I cross their path often and have begun to wave and say hello. They do the same in response. We've never stopped to talk. Saw them again today. Had a Canadian Stand off on the single track in the previous post video as well where we all held each other up and wasted time offering to let the oncoming person by. #GoodTimes#TodaysRide#BikeTO#BikeTooter
And now the negative interactions. With guess who. Motorists. One motorist not paying attention to other road users attempted to t-bone me at an intersection. Then honked and swore at me. Another cut me off then when I gave them the "What's up shrug" in their rear view the proceeded to brake check me and flip me the bird. I passed both of these knuckle heads when they got stuck in traffic of their own making. Ride rating: 17.5 out of 10.
A Public apology to the shirtless fellow riding out on the spit today with a dog. As I passed I shouted, "No Dogs on the spit!*". They replied, "IT'S NOT MINE!" and then I clocked that they had fashioned a make shift rope out of their shirt and were leading the doggo off the spit. I muttered, "My bad!", but I don't think you heard me. Two Good boys and one** quick to judge, passing like ships on the spit. Thank you for your service.
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