He may "not" be "oriental" but the "losing face" thing is more than proper, it fits.
As I read of his weaving through the peloton it gave the impression he watches too many races on Tv.
Locally, we have a 26mi wheelway/MUP that includes a 1/2mi vibrator free of charge so you can leave the quarters in the seatbag. That boardwalk is a trip. The only thing that goes through my mind when riding through it....beyond the "cant wait until I hit pavement" is the thought of ripping a tire on a nail that has worked up or a toothpick from the decking boards.