...in LA car is King. I was already hearing that loud and clear last night on my way into Santa Mon. I was, for the first time on this tour, into a major city where people honk at someone who takes 2 seconds to see a green light. Im sure road rage must be common in LA. More importantly for me...this is a place where cyclists appear not to be welcome. Now this is a bit unfair. I had a conversation in a bar the other night. The guy (Al) was happy to hear Id had good experiences so far. "Not everyone in the US is a Jackass" he said. I agreed and said "Everywhere has Jackasses". So does LA. The majority of motorists are fine but there are a lot of Jackasses too.
Other than on the beach the cycle lanes are intermittant (worse than none at all!) and thin.
Im afraid I was not popular at times as when there is not enough lane I get right out into the lane (before i go on these are 4 lane - 2 each way). At least then Im safe from car doors opening etc and have an "out" to the right..tbc
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