Welcome from another Atlanta area member.
Have you tried "looping" to work? There are lots of us here who do it year round. Great fun and great exercise.
Have you seen the new, free "Share the Road"
bumper stickers we have, compliments of 99X radio?
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.