So I was coming up to this intersection where there are hardly any cars on the road I'm on, but crosses a very busy road. I often take the lane to trigger the light. Coming up to it I looked behind me and saw a pick up coming, so I got over to the right and let it pull up. Turns out its a couple of really seedy characters in an old beater that its emitting some really noxious fumes. I had pulled slightly ahead of the truck so I wouldn't be right next to the creepy guy with his window down staring at me. I was really nervous and started mentally hashing out my escape plan. Luckily there was a bike path to my right I could take where they couldn't follow if need be. Even more luckily the light finally turned (as I was gagging from the fumes). I waited for the truck to start going, and it hesitated. Another car came up behind it and it finally went. I've never felt so uncomfortable on my bike before. Fortunately the rest of my commute was quite pleasant, there were some beautiful dark clouds where I was heading, the sun poking through and occasionally lighting up patches of the mountains. Made me wish I had my camera. And my friend who rode for the first time to work with me on Tuesday joined me again this morning (after the truck incident). This afternoon instead of riding home, I'm riding to the brewery where after drinking beer DH will give me a ride home. Have a good weekend!