Originally Posted by
bigross1801
it could have been better. had to deal with a few people blowing their horns at me even though i was close enough to the park cars to hit the mirrors. i don't think i'm ever going to get used to riding in the city
You will. Just remember to feel sorry for them. They're the ones trapped into burning petroleum, car payments, insurance, etc. You have every right to be out there (unless you have some quirky laws where you are). That doesn't necessarily mean that you should challenge 1-ton plastic and metal monstrosities with your neat little bike, of course, but take your place. For me it was a mental block more than anything. In the end, you are doing a helluva lot less damage to our world than they are, so who has more right to be there?
</unexpected soapbox> 62F/16.6666667C this morning. Fabulously pleasant! Before I knew it I was pushing and sweating the whole way. Great Ride!!!
