I live near Croasdaile in Northwest Durham, I work out on 54 west of Chapel Hill. I head down Cole Mill to Hillsboro Rd (Rt 70) which I get off of almost immediately onto Neal Rd. I was almost hit the first time, and then separately run off the road while I was coming up the hill on Neal Rd after it goes under 147. I then take Neal to Bennett Memorial Rd to 70 again for another spit to Old Rt. 10, where I had my third encounter and gave up. Ironically, this is where the ride gets amazingly beautiful; Old Rt. 10 to New Hope Church Rd across Old 86 and then to Union Grove Church Rd., back over to Old 86 in Carrboro (w/ bike lanes now) to Rt. 54 West (with a healthy paved sholder)

Amazing really, on Sunday, late morning I couldn't have imagined a nicer ride.