I can only agree with the cyclist. A very beautiful and quiet road. I often ride it on Saturday mornings when I want to go to the market in Sibiu but also want to get out and about on my bike. You have a beautiful panorama the whole time and there is little traffic. You also pass through very beautiful villages.
However, I then ride the main road back to Sibiu and never have any problems. So I am never honked at and have never been in a tricky situation. I have no idea what kind of experience The Cyclist has had here.