Originally posted by aturley
Good job! Your commute sounds similar to mine (15 mile round trip, some hills). Hang in there and remember to have fun. I'm glad to see that you know the rules. We need more bike commuters (and car drivers) like that.
By the way, where are you riding?
andy
Hi Andy
Those rules are good for everyone! When I first became interested in cycling I began to watch the commuters whenever I was out and about in the car. What I observed in many instances left my jaw alternately clenching in irritation and dropping open in bewilderment. I understand the feeling of invincibility irresponsible motorists experience as they careen about in their protective (they assume) cocoons of metal. But what of the devil-may-care cyclists? Car meets bike, car wins. Pretty simple!
And of course courtesy matters too, and the best courtesy you pay a motorist is to let them see you. Everyone wins.
-Rob