So I sent my family (kids, brothers, sisters) this link to my harrowing tale of Christmas traffic commuting.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-Traffic-Mania

And my sister wrote:
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From: Lorraine
To: Phil
I just got around to reading your wild traffic ride blog...you're crazy.
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So I responded:
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From: Phil
To: Lorrraine

No, it is the motorists that are crazy. Would you drive around a blind corner in the left lane???

Your position is typical: we motorists do not drive safely, therefore you cyclists should stay off the road. How about instead we all (including cyclists here) just drive safely?

Every time you step into your car, remember that 36,000 motorists died in traffic last year. Don't think you are safe just because you're in a car.

Sent from my BB.
Phil