Mostly skunks are very chill and it's not an issue. I've walked within a few yards of one without issue on a number of occasions when we were aware of each other.

In this case, sauergeek was on bike and the skunk was in a flower bed right next to the path, and they didn't see each other until they were very close. sauergeek was moving at a good clip and the skunk decided someone closing at speed was alarming. :(