With temps in the 60s, I was giddy as a school boy to go riding after work.  It’s wonderful feeling when you don’t have to wear tights, long sleeves, heavy gloves, etc. I decided to make a 42 mile jaunt up to Highland Park at tempo.  Traffic was normal in the city, but I couldn’t believe how quiet the roads were north of Evanston.  Was everyone home watching American Idol?  I had a wonderful low-traffic ride until I got back to Evanston. I nearly got killed twice by Northwestern students who obviously don’t feel the effects of high gas prices when mommy and daddy are paying for school. I also think the city of Evanston is out to injure cyclists, plus I think they run a chain of shock and struts shops on the side.  I don’t understand why anyone would want to drive in the right lane unless they have an LR3. At least Wilmette is fixing their section of Sheridan: http://www.wilmette.com/sheridan. Thank you!