Originally Posted by
TimothyH
Some of the greatest rides of my life were commuting in heavy traffic.
More subdivisions will be build on rural farmland as the economy picks up. Then what? I ride where I live. Traffic is a fact of life and surrendering the roads to motorists isn't the solution.
Take the lane when you need it and give it back when you are done. That's all.
-Tim-
I hear what you are saying. If you have no choice, than you have no choice. I am primarily runner first. I love running alone. I run early in the morning when nobody else is out. It is great because I can relax and be alone with my thoughts. I have been running the same route for 13 years. It never gets boring. Even if there is traffic, I almost never stop. I can easily run behind a car turning onto the road. Biking is far different though. You have to be much more cautious as the options are more limited. I have to pay far more attention to cars backing up, doors opening and cars turning onto the road that I am on. It is just more of a distraction, which makes it less relaxing. I am just thankful that I live in an area where I can normally ride or run without the distractions. From now on, I will stick to the trails after work. No harm in that as I was a mtb guy before I was a road guy. I love both.