DH would like to start commuting to work, but the only way to get there is on a pretty busy in-town "highway" with eight lanes and a 50 MPH speed limit. I have to be honest that I don't know if I can stomach the idea of him riding in the road on a road like this - it does not seem safe at all. I don't really view our suburban area as very bike friendly. What do you ladies do if you have to take road like that? Ride the sidewalk? He can take a different road for part of the commute, but there is no way of completely avoiding this road.

If you do take the sidewalk at all, what type of bike do you use? I've taken my Terry on the sidewalk and it is almost unbearable to me (waaay too bumpy).

I appreciate the input!