
Originally Posted by
bikerHen
I don't know if I'm committing a major cycling faux pas, but . . . if I have to cross a really busy road/highway without a stop light I find it much safer to get off and walk/run across when there is a break in traffic. I just feel like I have better timing and more control when I'm on my own two feet.

BikerHen
I dont think thats a faux pas. I went on a ride recommended by the LBS the other day and they gave me a map of the route. One of the notes at the bottom said you may need to walk your bike across highway 49.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Amelia Earhart
2005 Trek 5000 road/Avocet 02 40W
2006 Colnago C50 road/SSM Atola
2005 SC Juliana SL mtb/WTB Laser V