Parking the car and getting a bike

[StupidBird]

Garlic Eater, don't come to Atlanta then. No shoulders, a few disconnected sections of bike lanes that are boobytrapped with hazards, and the drivers here are among the most "interesting" I've seen. Crashing through buildings is routine.

 

[JAPJRGIRL21]

We lived in Germany for years and I rode my bicycle everywhere! But, in Germany it was very common and being on the road gave you the same rules as a car. I never really worried about it. Here, FORGET IT!! The mentality of people driving a car is just too different - they believe cars are the only things that should be on the road. Bike lanes - HAH! We don't even have sidewalks in this county. I so miss not being able to just get on the bike and go.

Enjoy your riding for me!

 

[StupidBird]

When the kids were younger, we visited Germany. They were so impressed with being able to bike everywhere didn't want to come home.

 

[Gelky]

Apparently in America, you need a sign to stay safe on the road:

''Ex wife got car''

http://www.signforums.com/forums/showthread.php?6065-Alternative-Commutes

 

[ChicksterJo]

So what's the best kind of bike to get for a petite woman? I was looking into electric bicycles too...are those legal in California? There are bike lanes everywhere here, but I'm kind of scared of using them.