A week after taking the November 12-13 CyclingSavvy Weekend course, John Alexander sent me an email asking what was the best way to ride over the Lake Mary Blvd/I-4 interchange. Most people (including experienced road cyclists) regard that interchange as impossible for a cyclist.

Don't get me wrong. I like these sharrows, I'm simply highlighting the fact that no matter what facilities are present, there are times when you have to alter your behavior to suit the conditions.

The sun position, street configuration, traffic levels, and traffic timing all came together in a way that could have resulted in a very bad day.  Luckily, my awareness of the situation made it really easy to avoid the left cross that was brewing.