Originally Posted by
HiYoSilver
Your current blue line is way way too dangerous and unpredictable. I have to ride with similar drivers and so please don't set a "unexpected rider" example. I can't imagine cars racing past you. Traffic is not heavy and at least by 8 to 8:30 traffic is reasonable on that road.
You have 3 valid options:
1- green line, but left enough that you are not in the gravel
2- yellow line, if you are comfortable with crossing the turn lane and with traffic passing you on the right.
3- red line, the alternative on the pedometer link.
Reference images:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...00257&t=h&z=19
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3510911
The ped link shows two routes as a loop. The lower one should match the green line. The upper one on the neighboring MUP. Usually Brmfd plows the MUP's, but you may have a few ice issues.
I made a mistake, its Interlocken Blvd and Interlocken Loop.
Also, I'm following the red line. The drivers are taking the blue line. (Did you even read the first post?)
Green line is not a safe route. I've stated why.
Yellow line, I don't feel comfortable with that. Its illegal, and puts me at odds with the stream of right turning cars.
The side path will be an option at a later date - right now it has snow and ice in spots. Also, the entrance coming from the PnR is awkward, requires crossing two cross walks, meanders away from the road and rolls. The road is straight and flat.
My solution involves being more vigilant at the intersection, and I have found sticking my left arm up for signaling the right turn actually for some reasons keep people from trying this right hook. I used to stick my right arm out to signal.