> occupying the whole lane as a car would "Taking the lane" is the safest approach in dense traffic. If that pisses of car-drivers, then you would appear to be

> occupying the whole lane as a car would "Taking the lane" is the safest approach in dense traffic. If that pisses of car-drivers, then you would appear to be cycling in a place that isn't safe for cycling. Trying to squeeze over to the kerb to leave more room for cars just makes it easier for car-drivers to ignore you, and runs the risk of you being "doored". Also, squeezing over makes it more likely you'll end up in some trucker's blind-spot, or unseated by a pothole.