Quote Originally Posted by katluvr View Post
So--is everyplace that much better? Do you feel comfortable on all your roads...or do you know the "better places to ride"?

Just curious!
I feel comfortable on almost all of our roads. I don't think I'd ride on some of the six-lane, no-shoulder main routes (although I *do* see people riding on those roads from time to time), but the only change I make to my commute to work when I'm on my bike is to stay off the expressway where no bikes are allowed and instead of turning left onto a twisty, hilly road I take the slightly longer but less hilly route. For the most part, drivers are considerate and pass carefully. The country roads tend to be the nicest for riding--no real difference in the drivers and their consideration, but just a lot less traffic.

I never really thought about whether this state of affairs is normal or not. I pretty much assumed this is how it is everywhere!

Sarah