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Old 01-04-13 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DrakeSuperbus
I am mostly only bothered when I find myself in a situation with a lot of "fast" cars (40+) and no safe shoulder. Urban driving doesn't bother me because the cars are generally slower, and country riding doesn't bother me because the cars are generally fewer.

Suburban riding (at least around the commercial areas where everyone is flying down the road and swerving into shopping centers) is the worst.
I agree totally. The worst stretch I encounter is suburban 40mph, non shoulder or bike lane with most vehicles wanting to exceed 45-50mph. I'm constantly watching the rear-view mirror. Downtown is almost therapeutic in contrast.
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