You just have to be super careful in heavy traffic...usally on most roads around the city there is little to no shuolder...and bikes lanes?? heh what bike lanes...I mean it can be done i ride to work and school at georgia state down in the heart of the city...Usally when i ride to school though i try and Take transit for about half of it though....The rebel flag thing...not so much in the city at all or very close surrounding suburbs, more out in the country areas of this great state...anything else just ask, and when you get here let us know.