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> If the lane's not wide enough to share, don't share You're suggesting it's the cyclist in the wrong if they stay close to the road edge, but a wider-than-ave
by wizofaus 4y ago
> If the lane's not wide enough to share, don't share
You're suggesting it's the cyclist in the wrong if they stay close to the road edge, but a wider-than-average vehicle then passes them without leaving a decent gap? The vast majority of drivers do leave enough space and I'm happy to ensure they can pass safely by using no more of the road than is necessary. The sort of drivers that don't are going to be unpleasant/dangerous to share the road with no matter how determinedly you "hold the lane". The worst offenders are cars towing wide trailers/ caravans - they often seem to be entirely unaware of how much road they take up.
- btrettel 4y agoNo, that is not what I'm suggesting. My point is that if there isn't enough space, some drivers will try to squeeze through. Taking the lane when there isn't enough space to prevent drivers from trying to squeeze through is logical, and it works in my experience. A driver will have to wait behind me or switch lanes, rather than pass me too closely. Anecdotally, I find that when I ride down the center of the lane, drivers are much more likely to completely switch lanes (giving me plenty of space) rather than straddle two lanes (passing me too closely in the process). If there's enough space, I don't take the lane. Also: Cyclists aren't "in the wrong" when drivers pass them dangerously. That's 100% on the drivers. My approach is about encouraging drivers to pass safely, not passing judgement.