I have a question that I think I know the answer to but I need to ask you guys/gals just to make sure. I have been road cycling for 2.5 years. I am from the Northeast USA(cyclist friendly somewhat), but I currently reside in the Southeast(unfortunately). Lately, I have been getting motorist yelling, "get out of the road" or "get on the sidewalk"! I think its ok for me to be on the road, right? Im averaging 17-22mph so im trying to keep up with inner city traffic. And im sharing the road, giving motorist enough room also. People in the south seem to hate a person on a bicycle. I swear. I dont think they knew what a bicycle was until a year ago. LOL. They are making me feel like im in the wrong(maybe I am). So, is there ever times I should be on the sidewalk? Or should I be on the sidewalk all the time?

P.S. How do yous deal with motorist that yell things like that? I get a little agitated. I can control myself though.