Wow cyclezealot, quite a story; I keyed on your words:
"Sunny, Pacific coast was about 65 degrees"
"get sworn at on way home along with a plastic cup thrown at me"
"wonder if Santa has such an aggravating time"

Bummer mechanical for you franklen...

I too had a great sunrise this morning mtessmer.
But it was a warm 49 degrees, you crazy mid-western winter rider.

Caloso, don't you love saying that to people !
I too have often brought the bike in the back returning rentals & dropping off vehicles.

Gotta love riding.