thanks for that write up F8th. I had a talk with one of my professor's this evening, right before a group ride, about the placement of bicyclists. No one is more aware of a bicylist's safety than a bicyclist: not the cars whizzing by, or the one's that are backed up, or even the ones that make the most terrible mistakes. Wish I could get through to him but he drives a Porsche and he really enjoys driving that car. far be it for me to block him up.

the write up also makes me wonder if bike lanes work in St. Paul and Minneapolis. I sure enjoyed them but what if they are causing more accidents?