One from the archives.  On 1 July 2008 Donald on BikePortland.org posted the following story about our crossing paths on that Tuesday’s commute:

Unicycles Rule!

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This evening, I was running late.

I was lugging my laptop in a pannier, but my 80s Raleigh Comp GS was still in fighting form, tires just topped off to 110 and fresh lube on the drivetrain.

I’ve had a good winter of commuting and I’m feeling my oats, passing fair weather-ers on the waterfront like they were sitting still (which they were).

Then I get to Wieldler and Williams and I spot him. Big wheel Uni. Purple in colour. He passes in front as I wait for the light and then positions himself behind me in line to head north.

Total bike jam and I’m kicking hard for home so I don’t think about him again until I have to stop at Russel for the light.

Shoom, he passes me on the right just as the light turns green.

“I’m totally tucking in” is all I can offer.

So not only did I get passed by a Uni, I drafted one for a good 8 blocks. And it was a good pull. I’m hauling ass and I don’t have the legs to make the pass. But he’s punching a big hole and I’m grateful for assist.

Once the terrain flattened out and I could grab a gear, I offered “Drop in, man” as I crawled past him.

No idea if he tried.

But as I waited to turn left at Alberta, he was right there. Giving me the peace sign.

A totally stud performance.

I Am Humbled.

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