I agree that's a beautiful area. I rode my bike on those roads all the time when I was a teenager. I was less concerned for my own safety then lol.

I think where I'm most conflicted is with wondering why that entire section of the county is covered in the ban. If they were to ban cycling on Hwy 94...which is really the only main road and probably the most dangerous (I don't even like driving it) I'd be less conflicted, I think. There are many little back roads that don't get the traffic that Hwy 94 gets and they'd be wonderful for cyclists if people didn't drive like fools.

For what it's worth, I hate driving Hwy 94 in that direction, especially on the weekend, because there are so many people driving those roads after visiting the wineries. I don't trust other drivers to use their brain when it comes to drinking and not driving.

That's where my biggest concern is with cyclists in that area. There's just a really good chance of running across drivers who are impaired. Obviously being a safe driver is the driver's responsibility. But then if something bad does happen, the cyclist is going to get hurt a lot worse than the car.

I really am conflicted. The cyclist in me feels like cyclist should be able to ride anywhere and drivers need to be alert. The mom in me cringes when I see people riding on busy twisty roads with 55mph speed limits, no shoulder, and no passing zones, and limited visibility. I can't help but feel concerned for their safety.