http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/03...why-its-safer/ I found this article compelling. CLAIM THE LANE! I do the same as this guy. I ride about 1/3 of the way into the lane. If you want to get around me, you're going in the next lane over like you would a car. No trying to sneak by me and clip me as you drive by. You have every right to the road as any car. period