I was just surprised, that's all. I mean, ok, if you have to nearly run me over when I am on the shoulder when you have an entire freaking lane to ride in to avoid me you already have an issue. But to flip me off for absolutely no reason?

There's no need to apologize for fellow motorcyclists here. In general, most of them are extremely aware and polite to me *because* they have had many experiences with jerk motorists. So believe me, I don't equate all motorcyclists with this one jerk. I also didn't let it ruin my ride, there was no point.

In general, most motorcyclists and motorists in general are very cognizant of the fact that they need to move over when I am on the road. I try to be courteous to them as well. I am a slow rider, so I very rarely take the lane unless I am waiting to make a left turn or I am waiting at a light. And then, once the light has changed, I move myself over to the right as soon as I can because I know that they don't want to be stuck behind pokey, but at least they know I am there at that point because they have been sitting right behind me.

I have seen a lot of jerk bicyclists, too. They take lanes when they are pootling along at 12 mph, flip motorists off that honk at them, and refuse to get out of the way (in situations where they *can* get out of the way...I understand sometimes it is simply not possible: been there, done that). I think it's that kind of "I own the road" attitude that pisses off the motorists. But they need to learn that just as not all motorists are jerks, neither are all cyclists. Treat every situation case by case.

Anyway, I'm over it now and getting ready to do today's ride...with an even bigger Hill Cars around here struggle to get up this Hill. In the winter, you have to be super careful because at the bottom of the Hill ends at a very busy, 55 mph road. We've seen some spectacular wrecks there

Hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day...and don't forget those who have fallen for our country!