There is no where to ride without driving to get there. What do I do?

[Roadtrip]

I recommend Traffic Skills 101, for learning how to ride with traffic. It will still take time to work up to it, but this class will jump start the process. This class is designed by the League of American Bicyclists. Go here to find the schedule of classes being taught in your area.

Agreed. A 101 class is a good idea, but I believe tirby (and myself/owlie) is facing busy urban roads, in a city that is not all that bike friendly. I just don't know if I'd ever feel safe and comfortable riding on four lane congested road up a two mile hill with 15% grades.

Sometimes you feel no other option but to drive your bike to a safe place to ride.

Shannon

[indysteel]

Agreed. A 101 class is a good idea, but I believe tirby (and myself/owlie) is facing busy urban roads, in a city that is not all that bike friendly. I just don't know if I'd ever feel safe and comfortable riding on four lane congested road up a two mile hill with 15% grades.

Sometimes you feel no other option but to drive your bike to a safe place to ride.

Shannon

Yep. When I first started riding, I lived in downtown Indy. There were roads I could take north that I felt safe navigating that got me to an area of the city where I often did group rides with friends. But I got really sick of just how tedious those miles were so I often drove to rides. I also had to drive to most club rides, too. It wasn't the best solution environmentally, but given how little I otherwise drove at the time, it balanced out in my mind. Now I can ride right from my door, but in truth, I get sick of doing the same routes repeatedly, and I still have to drive to MTB.