I had to call my husband as soon as I got home from my commute from work today and I must say, other then the drivers on the road I had a wonderful ride.

First as I was crossing a bridge that contained exit and entrance ramps to it I had a young lady distracted me as she hung herself out the window and yelled,"Does that really save money on gas?" Then she laughs as they sped on by. Yes, actually it does! I have only had to put in $20.00 in the tank for the last 2 weeks.

Then I had an elderly women get behind me and as soon as the next lane open up she hit the gas and flew into the next lane speeding to get by me, then she yanked her car back over into my lane and stuck her fist in the air and shook it at me, like I did something wrong. I was in the correct lane and I do have a right to be there. I also was keeping my speed at about 15 to 17 miles. Which, I don't feel is too slow. Maybe I am wrong?

Next and last that really gets me is people trying to pass me three wide. I had one Honda and two really really big trucks barely pass and miss me. They also barely missed the lady with kids stopped to take a left turn. All three of them performed this stunt. Scared the he!! out of me.

My husband tells me that I need to play it cool and be an ambassador for all who ride bikes. I so don't want to be.

How do you all do it? My husband just wants to re-route me home. I don't think it's fair.

Any advice on how to handle my very busy commutes home?