Encounter with military impostor on yesterday's ride, plus ride videos

[Sky King]

Yuck, wacko's always creep me out. I was discussing with the DH. As we tour and he tours alone, often. His response was to proceed with caution, getting into a "discussion" can sometimes put you in more danger. Thankfully you were in a public place and had a vehicle to get into. If the incident had occurred while touring (as ours did in Port Townsend) it would be better to just say, I am not recording, sorry to cause you concern and walk away. We too, reported the issue to the police and immediately left the area. Glad they didn't harass you further! PS - sounds like a great hill climb, good for you

[luv2climb]

Yuck, wacko's always creep me out. I was discussing with the DH. As we tour and he tours alone, often. His response was to proceed with caution, getting into a "discussion" can sometimes put you in more danger. Thankfully you were in a public place and had a vehicle to get into. If the incident had occurred while touring (as ours did in Port Townsend) it would be better to just say, I am not recording, sorry to cause you concern and walk away. We too, reported the issue to the police and immediately left the area. Glad they didn't harass you further! PS - sounds like a great hill climb, good for you

If something like this happens again I'm taking your advice, as you can't reason with a wackjob. I think if I had been on the road where the only witnesses are passing cars I would have sprinted away from him, as the possibility of kidnapping and rape would be much higher.