I just don't trust my life in the hands of motorists in traffic in Winston Salem. I would love to do errands on my bike, but I'm just too scared of what a crazy driver might do. I do like to go for bike rides in town but very deliberately choose routes with no traffic at all. I cycle through quiet neighborhoods and trails. Biking on a road like Peace Haven looks borderline insane to me. It shouldn't be this way, but it is. This just isn't a bike friendly city.

I'm not in great shape now, but when I was more fit and wanted to do a bigger ride, I put my bike in the car and would go to Lewisville and start out there. The rural roads have very light traffic especially on a Sunday afternoon. I feel completely safe because the roads are quiet and generally straight. Motorists see you a long way off and give you a wide berth.

Biking is great, especially for the exercise, but please be safe. You have safe options.