Yeah, it's crazy around here at times. Definitely a lot of construction/destruction going on - virtually every major thoroughfare. I too ride the left lane, to not have to worry about cages on both sides. Allows the left shoulder as an escape route too, when there is a left shoulder. Fortunately I don't have to put up with much of the stuff, as when I'm going riding I'm usually gettin out of town. When I do ride across town, it's more apt to be on a weekend (more road closures/construction/maintenance), or later at night (after 9?) when a lot of traffic has subsided (but more lane closures for maintenance). Gotta ride the country roads - the city is just no fun. I do very little boulevard cruising - just don't get out much if I've no where to go.
