RIDING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY

So, as Diane says, every ride really is an adventure! Dan and I moved to the Lowcountry in order to maximize our outdoor time. I am lucky enough to have been swimming in the ocean since April, (without a wetsuit since May 1st). I have the Mighty Cooper River Bridge to Run on and miles and miles of scenic country roads to ride on......NOT! Actually, there are miles of roads, but riding in the Lowcountry is a challenge! First of all, the drivers here have not figured out that bicycles are vehicles. They have no concept of sharing the road. None whatsoever! Here's an example....I am riding along at 17.8 miles per hour down Coleman Boulevard, bright colors, helmet, the whole nine yards. A driver is stopped at the stop sign, makes eye contact, and drives through as if I don't exist. I have been passed on the right (where there is NO right turn lane, they just nudge me along); the rotaries are a freak show too. It's like I'm invisible. Then, there's the headwind......in Massachusetts I had crazy hills, here we have the headwind....like riding through mud, and today, I thought I saw flying monkeys! It has been an adjustment all around for us, but warts and all, we much prefer a ride through the Lowcountry to riding anywhere else on the planet!