Hmmmm....I am a native georgian who loves atlanta, but it is not the easiest city to ride in

I am not defending anyone, but the city does not do a whole lot to make it easier on us (granted, I am a bike commuter and triathlete who rarely rides in packs because I practice without a draft most of the time...). I know that I am not the people he was complaining about, but it always tough to hear people upset with your city when they are usually a part of the traffic problem (not always, of course! There are a *few* who walk, bike, or take public transit sometimes, but it is not easy here!).

I think there are some relationship issues between motorists, cyclists, and the city (remember we have crazy sprawl and insane traffic. We are always at the top of the "bad city pollution" lists).

There is a reason we drive from the city out to the silver comet trail and stone mountain to actually be able to ride....I live in the middle of atlanta, but I save my city riding for weekend mornings

And I do NOT want to end up in any tense conflict, I just can't help but explain my city at least a little bit!