Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 12,286
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
Wide shoulders & low speed limits with low traffic volumes are the best.
Wide shoulders & moderate speed limits with low traffic volumes are second best.
Wide shoulders & low speed limits with moderate traffic volumes are third best.
Everything else is going to be problematic.
I avoid no shoulders & moderate to higher speed limits with moderate to high traffic volumes almost completely.