yesterday, i was on my way home & saw a guy on a bike out on a median, standing there with his helmet on, bike parked. he was throwing rocks and his keys on the ground & then picking them up again, while randomly waving to motorists. i didn’t really have time to get a picture.
today i find out that he is a bit of a local legend known as the columbia bike guy. his name is athar & he bikes to help manage his mental illness. i found a short documentary about him on youtube [below], an article/interview, & even a facebook fan page.
now i am definitely not only going to have to get a picture of him, but i think i’m going to need to get one with him, yes? i hope i see him around again soon!
