So long as some people show concern for the portion of the population that appears to need a helping hand, there is hope for the human race. Actually, it much more encouraging than that. Bad news seems to sell better than good news. At the same time many cyclists ride vast distances, even around the world. For the most part they are welcomed with warmth and many locals will go out of their way to render assistance. This has been my own experience also in sailing to a foreign land.