So I was minding my own business riding north on the SART after a pleasant ride to the beach. Way up the trail I could see a rider with his bike blocking the entire north bound lane. THE JERK was perpendicular to the trail with his front wheel on the shoulder and his rear wheel all the way out to the center line. I watched as cyclists swerved to go around him. Of course there were also riders riding south in large groups and there was a bit of jockying by the north and south riders. THE JERK would just look at the oncoming riders as thought to say, " I am not going to move. Screw you". Not being a shrinking violet as I passed him I said, "you are blocking the trail". THE JERK was deep in conversation with another cyclist (who was on the shoulder not blocking the trail) and telling the rider of his great racing exploits. (I heard that as I slowed to let a south bound rider pass). In response to my protest about blocking the lane, THE JERK said, "looooser!". I thought it was humorous and somewhat pathetic. THE JERK was thin and tall and wearing white. Evidently quite full of himself. I thought to myself, this guy is really a jerk (hence the title of my post).

I find just about everyone I encounter on the SART to be careful and considerate. I see mistakes of course but this is the first time I have actually encountered THE JERK.