This morning's commute and other commuting stories

I'd say continue to civilise the route by your presence instead. Use whichever route you like, but don't change because of poor behaviour by other users unless you really can't stand it any more.

It's always difficult to have a word with people who ride badly, but you can show them by example. They learn sometimes. :)

The Zen master has spoken....

Your right though, I'm getting riled up on my second week! Better take it handy and see if I can distil some sense in to the bandits.