Originally Posted by
genec
You did see this, right?
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That is a 40 MPH speed differential. Yeah it can be done... but it is not for the timid, and indeed all it takes is one distracted motorist...
Remember that "right tire track" puts him right in the flow of traffic... Even crossing that heavily used right turn lane (note the sweeping corner) is going to be tough.
I did see that. But he already said he was riding to the left of the white line separating the turn lane from the right through lane. S/he's already in a position where it only takes one distracted motorist. I would use the entire lane to be more visible to motorists. That said, I'm not sure I would do it on a commute every day or not. I certainly would if I was passing through the intersection once. But I think I would try to find another way around, even if it added 3 miles each way.