I am glad that you walked away from it, let alone with only minor injuries to you and the bike.
It's seems to be a racket / scam / set up by some bad people.
Another upvote to welcome you back, safely.
BTW, did someone say "pumpkin?"
Source: <a href="http://www.sherv.net/"><img alt="Cute Pumpkin" width=66 height=82 src="http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/halloween/cute-pumpkin.gif"></a>
pumpkin gif