chrisx. I am trying to help you out the best I can.
If you have made up your mind to go no matter what, then go, and enjoy yourself, but be safe.
People were getting killed in the streets by the government last spring. AS a foreigner on a bicycle I doubt you would be in any trouble, but when there is that kind of violence happening, you never know what can happen. A lot of tourist facilities have shut down because of the violence and uncertainty.
I suppose on the plus side, it wont be packed with tourists.