Yes, there are people out there who don't play nice. I usually average one per ride but I've just learned to accept and ignore them. You live in as good an area for riding as there is and they shouldn't keep you from doing what you really enjoy doing. That bike is begging to be ridden. Go get you some Neel, Woody, Hogpen etc. Even Brasstown once you get in peak shape. You are in an area where you can do some incredible loops and not get tired of the same scenary. Some really nice climbs with some even shaded. Are you planning to sign up for 3 or 6 Gaps?