As close to the right as possible is around 75cm as confirmed by courts. It's more if there are parked cars on the curb. On many small roads it means taking the

As close to the right as possible is around 75cm as confirmed by courts. It's more if there are parked cars on the curb. On many small roads it means taking the lane to ride safely. Additionally you can take the lane close to a juncture and if you're turning left. It's also common sense to take the lane if you want to prevent a dangerous pass. It's a message to a driver: "it's not safe to pass now". You're in front so you see more than them. Anyway, I am yet to see a cyclist in the middle of the lane without good reason here but I keep seeing a lot of entitled angry drivers.