Originally Posted by
bragi
What is the physical layout of Pensacola? I imagine the main roads are out of the question, Florida being what it is [snip]
If you're traveling on a fairly busy road where the cars are going 25 or 30 mph, it's not so bad; if you're on a busy road where the cars are going 45-50 mph, it's sort of terrifying, especially if you live in a town where drivers aren't used to dealing with bicycles. Side streets are a girl's best friend.
I cringe when I hear this, especially from cyclists.
If I were forced to ride where cars were going 25, I couldn't leave my neighborhood. Heck, I probably couldn't leave my little street. Someone has to be the one to get the drivers used to seeing bicycles. I'll gladly be that person in my town, because if I'm riding to get to a destination, I'm on a major arterial.