Originally Posted by
gerv
If someone is behind you and waits 20-30 seconds before passing, there's likely to be a long line of pissed off drivers right behind them. The hesitant driver usually gives a wide berth, but the next car is likely to take your arm off.
yep, that's what I find on an urban commute. Very important to keep a straight line. Racers and commuters do a pretty good job but a lot of weekend cyclists and bmxers don't keep a line and I"m guessing the hesitant driver can't differentiate between the different cyclists on the road. I can see elderly or tentative drivers seeing cyclists as a squirrel ready to dart under the front tire.