Well, I got 25 miles in today in the beautiful town of Coronado, California. Turns out it's about 6 miles in circumference. It was such a gorgeous day, I couldn't stop riding, so I just pedalled around the loop four+ times. Coronado is a peninsula that seems like an island, and is home to countless retired admirals and Navy captains and such.
There's plenty of opportunity for all kind of urban cycling -- Orange Avenue is crowded and treacherous, the side streets are wide and far less busy, and then there are the dozens of tourists riding those six passengar four-wheel canopy bikes (usually, against traffic, of course). There's also a long stretch (8 miles?) of bike path down the Silver Strand which I did not visit today.
I seem to have refound my confidence. Again, thanks for all the tips!
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