Seattle Forrest and CommuterRun,

Thanks for the feedback.

Seattle Forrest - I can well imagine the hazzards of a urban sidewalk. Here, in this suburb, the sidewalks are almost devoid of pedestrian traffic, unlike car traffic. I'm also going so slow right now that I can easily determine the "in and out" traffic of private driveways, especially those of apartment complexes.

And although I'm mainly using the sidewalk, I'm also riding "on the streets" of side streets to avoid major construction, etc.

CommuterRun - Thanks for stating the actual chapter.

Well, at least there is one good rule you learn as a kid that doesn't change with age - "look both ways before you cross."