Ered_Lithui,

It seems to me that there are two problems here. One, your safety; and Two, talking the grant committee into giving the OK.

The simple fact that you are aware that there can be problems will go a long way toward keeping you safe. Still, for the grant people, I think I'd try to take an Effective Cycling class (I think that's what it's called), or something similar. Committees like documentation - and a class on cycling in traffic won't hurt anything, especially if you pass .

As long as I'm suggesting classes, I think I'd also take a basic first aid class and a bike repair clinic. Again, the committee will like it and there's no way it can hurt.

If you've already done these, just be sure you add them to your documentation.

That's my advice, and worth every penny you've paid for it.

Good luck.