"WTF is it with cagers? Got honked at IN the bike lane. two blinkies running in the rear, reflective bands on my ankles and messenger bag, not like they can't flipping see me..." ~ CCrew

You are doing the right thing - in more ways than one... That is why they hate you.

"Well keep trying, I salute you. I lived in MN for too long to know what you're going through." ~ Wheel

Thanks man... That's why I come here. Enjoy your ride! Days like I described make the nice weather we do get all that much sweeter.