Jayjay:

Somewhere down in one of the other folders we were discussing a book titled Heft on Wheels: A Field Guide to Doing a 180, by Mike Magnuson. It's out in paperback now, for around $12 or so from Amazon. I'm not at all recommending Mr. Magnuson's personal methodology, but I think reading ot would do you some good... if you put your mind to it, it can be done.

Then go ride... if for nothing else, but the joy of being on a bike out on the road somewheres...

Tom