I used the term "rednecks" loosely.. I've seen "rednecks" on bicycles but it's usually only because they got a DUI and that's the only way they can get around. I guess a better term would have been "low lifes". It seems to me the lower socio economic groups are the typical offenders, either that or people just don't like seeing others having a good time. I rode on the shoulder of a state road here in northern MI for 10mi. today. Frankly it scared the crap out of me even though there is a very generous shoulder. One texting teenager or one drunk driver and it's game over. I can handle a slurpie chucked out a window at me but I didn't enjoy hearing vehicles coming up from behind at 70mph. I don't think I can "get used" to that so I'm going to have to take the bikes to bike paths to have peace of mind. You guys that mingle with vehicular traffic must have a different mind set than I do.