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Momo,
I don't know if I have a solution, but I know what you are talking about. I am in and in and out of Pasadena 4-5 times a week. I used to train for races through out these mountain roads and city streets for the past 20+ years. You name it, I have done it. I have done it with the large groups and alone forwards and backwards. I was doing 400 miles a weeks. I have not had too much problems with drivers, because I communicate with them. Today, many cyclist would just sit and grind up on a hill in the middle of the lane and basically say screw you I have the right to do so, so blow me attitude. I look at these people like the ones that are driving in the # 1 lane on the 210fwy doing 65. what do you do???
You have to pick your route these days. get up over the ranger station pass Wilson and there will be only a few hand full guys riding there. These guys are serious and know the rules of the road. Big T is another one because it is steep, only the a very few hard core guys will be there. Chantry Flat, forget it, everyone's there because it doesn't go anywhere and there are fewer cars going up there. The lower section of the crest, drive like you have a baby in the car.
Don't give up your 911 you just have travel into the hills to open it up. get over Buckhorn. You'll like it up there.
I quit a few years back due to spending too much time with my business. I missed riding down San Monica Blvd all the way to the ocean. Talk about a rush when dealing with the trucks and buses and soccer moms there. How about loosing the cars behind you coming down Beverly Glen. Get up and away, you will be fine.
Jeff
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