I have seen this guy biking around town riding an unbelievably decked out bicycle. It appeared to have flashing lights, music playing and all types of decorations. The cyclist often appeared in a hurry and as if he did not have time for conversation. The seat looked like one you would see on a chopper type motorcycle. The bike was without a doubt attention grabbing.
One evening I saw the bike parked by a fence near the railroad tracks and noticed the guy nearby and thought I should meet him and see this treasure of a bike. I was unsure if he would want to speak but I really wanted to meet him, so I did a U-turn and biked up near him.
I commented that his bike looked so amazing and he seemed appreciative. He said that the bike was a work in progress and that he had it for 15 years. He proceeded to show me some of the many treasures on this rolling amusement park / museum.
There was a dashboard complete with lights, music, statues, a disco ball, a coffee maker and even a bubble machine. He had assembled what appeared to be a very comfortable seat starting with part of a grocery cart. This was just the beginning as I noticed a Spider Man lunch box, golf clubs, Mardi-Gras masks, flashing lights near the chain, horns from a bull, and a Salvador Dali clock “melting” over the chain.
He goes by the nickname Captain Kaleidoscope. I was struck by this amazing builder, artist, and engineer and felt lucky to hear his story and to hear about his gifts.
Is there someone in your neighborhood you have wanted to meet?