No, I don't mean motorcyclists. Not those bikers. I mean people that ride the ones with pedals and little cute bells that you can buy at Walmart. Here in Charleston, every single day is a struggle for the many that ride their bikes to get from one point on the peninsula to the other. These are the thoughts of a Charleston biker:

1. "These roads are crap."

It's actually concerning how many potholes, dips, and humps there are. It's bad enough driving a car and hitting one of them, but if you're riding a bike, well, just pray you and/or your belongings don't fly off and land 10 feet away. My to-go cup has flown out of my basket plenty of times, and let me tell you, it's a day ruiner.

2. "I love when people drive two inches away from me!"

Hi, yes, I'm a tiny human riding a small vehicle. For the love of Pete, PLEASE respect the fact that I deserve a lane too. There are barely any bike lanes downtown. If you want to pass me, that's cool, just don't do it so close that you could clip my front tire!

3. "Bike racks are far worse than parking garages..."

Wouldn't it be nice if the world just, ya know, had morals and didn't steal bikes? Because locking them up is a pain in the butt. Personally, I have one of those heavy duty U-locks that takes a few minutes to shove on. (And it seems like a lifetime if you have to maneuver around a bunch of other tightly packed bikes. Why does it seem everyone always wants to lock their bikes on the same racks?)

4. "What did someone put in my basket today?"

It's bound to happen when you lock your bike up on a rack downtown. I've gotten everything from lighters to menus to promotions for underground events. No, my bike basket is not a trash can and no, I don't want to go to your basement concert.

5. "Why do people driving in their cars think it's OK to scream at me?"

Catcalls, harassing, you name it. I don't get it. Is there a sign on my back that says, "Hi! I'm riding a bike! PLEASE scream random things at me!" that I am unaware of? I'm trying to get from point A to point B like you, buddy, my vehicle is just a bit slower and a lot cuter.

Our form of transportation makes positive ecological impacts and we get exercise while doing it, but for one reason or another, life for a biker is difficult. And for what? When you have a good answer, let me know.