Michael Freeman

I would see Freeman everywhere when I was out delivering on my bike . He was of older age when I started riding as a messesnd he was still riding after decades . He was all over the place. He was an inspiration to me and living proof you can ride your bike all your life. I wish the family my condolences and may Michael Rest in peace. God bless.

I remember the Tortoise well from working in downtown San Francisco for years. I´d see him daily, always plugging along. He was part of the fabric of the city. Sending condolences to his family and friends. Rest in the stars.

What an absolute Legend, I did not know Michael personally, I was a messengering from '85 to 90' he was in the mix as it were, i would see him out Dolores, in the excelsior, bernal, downtown... always moving at seemingly the exact same speed... uphill or down...a certain Zen about him...kinda moving through... Peace to all.

Mr Freeman was a kind soul. I first went on the road as a bike messenger in 1991, and he was already the Veteran out there, always on the move. I swear every time i saw him, rain or shine, he would crack a grin when i yell his name. My deepest condolences to his familia. He will be missed from our community.

As a fellow bicycle messenger, I didn't know him well but he always had a gentle smile and a wave. It seems he lived a good, long, energetic life. I wonder if he wrote about his experiences.

Condolences on your loss. I saw Michael for many years, pedaling in San Francisco, at that even measured pace. So wonderful to learn more about his life.

Michael freeman was a good friend and will be missed very much rest in peace.

I never knew him, but I do remember him. The picture in the obit is the same as the image in my mind. He was as much a fixture of 1980s sampencisco as Spaz, Crud, Speedy's white coats, Redco's jumpsuits, or the Transamerica Pyramid. Ride on, kind soul.

Heartfelt condolences. Michael is a true legend amongst his peers. He will be missed, with his distinctive, yes slow, style of biking. An all around nice guy. Godspeed.