Originally Posted by
CommuteCommando
Depends on the situation. I ride on the sidewalk only where there is no safe spot on the street. Taking the lane on a street where the flow is over 35 mph is not something I would do lightly, and not with out being damn sure the car behind sees me..
Agreed. For me it's situational. In my work commute I will take the lane, run on the shoulder, sail down a bike path, and in those trouble spots ride carefully on the sidewalk.