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Arkansas's small towns are home to some unique characters, as exemplified by the frequent sight of older men riding tiny bicycles. These are often the town’s "crackheads," pedaling furiously at high speed on children's bikes—sometimes with cigarettes dangling from their mouths and unkempt appearances. The narrator laments that such bikes are abundant and inexpensive, suggesting that perhaps these individuals could benefit from simpler, bigger bikes, but they settle into their peculiar routines.