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Old 04-30-10, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by dscheidt
Why are you on their right?
?? The last time I drove in MI cars drove on the right side of the road like they do everywhere else in the US. If a cyclist is riding between traffic and the curb or shoulder then he'd be to the driver's right. Unfortunately drivers aren't accustomed to anyone being there. If you're cycling slowly they'll go by you but if you are flying down a hill it won't occur to them that they haven't passed you with as much clearance as they thought.
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Originally Posted by dscheidt
Good job on the commute.
Yeah! I have commuted by bike before, max of about 15 miles. It's great. Wish I could now. 55 miles is a bit far.
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