Oh, goodness, I didn't mean to start a VC thread, particularly when honestly, in my head, what I really meant was the broader concept of transportation cycling. In certain communities, and I think ours is one (excepting the downtown and campus areas, which are actually pretty darn good for cyclists), even the less "aggressive" approach for lack of a better word is dangerous because of distracted drivers. Honestly, drivers who are that distracted are dangerous to more than just the cyclists. Hats off to all of you who use your bike as your primary means of transportation, be it VC or otherwise. I simply don't have the guts.