Hi denda, thanks for posting! I believe I will muster up the courage to keep my rides going; although they might be a little shorter and more cautious at first.

I've come across more than my fair share of aggressive and careless drivers (not to mention the dogs) on the county roads around here, so I definitely think I'll replan a few usual routes to make it safer by myself.

I may not make it to the HHH this year, but I am definitely striving for 2007. I hope you both have a great time though!