First ride in the last 4 days. Went out of town w/ no bike so my legs feel fresh and ready for more abuse. Almost got right hooked once, had to go around a few taxis that sped ahead of me only to turn right and stop to wait for peds allowing me to pass them and almost had a cab turn into me changing lanes while I was there. Turns out the middle of a 4 lane avenue really is the safest place to be. Saw this woman outside my office bldg. taking pics w/ total strangers.