Here in Tampa, Florida, people don't know how to drive. Neighborhood streets don't always cut through and are often rough and paved with bricks. If they are paved, there are usually bricks under them. Very few of the busy roads that will get you where you're going fast have bike lanes. The bike lanes turn into and out of bus lanes, and I hate busses. The city has little concern and awareness that the bike commuting is growing. I find myself on my fixed gear, riding a hard ratio (47/14) and just trying to keep up with cars. Thats all you can really do when you're being passed by some rich girl on her cell phone or some thug with rims, blasting Waka Flocka. It is all very annoying to me. Close calls are inevitable but I try to stay on my toes and use good judgement. I try to utilize different types of skids to slow down. Lights are always changing, people don't use blinkers, and very few people have consideration for us. However, I love riding. I ride to work, to school, and my job is a bike messenger. Even after I get home from both work and school, I want to keep going. I usually rest and strap on my lights, then go for a night ride. Don't ride with fear, but be aware of the danger. Never get scared and freeze. Ride safe if you live in a crazy city like mine!