Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
"Riding in the roadway" for most cyclists in the U.S. has little to nothing to do with "lane control," as the term "lane control" is used by our Vehicular Cycling advocate comrades. Cyclists ride on the shoulders (when available) or to the far right, including in the door zone in crowded city traffic, regardless if a bike lane is marked out or not. They do it because it works out better for them than the available alternatives. And have been doing so long before anyone ever dreamed of a bike lane.
??? Should they be riding this way? If not, what do you suggest be done about it?
It seems that you think this sort of riding is OK (it's hard to tell).
Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
The cyclists who practice "lane control" as the term is normally used, are relatively few and far between, anywhere, and the presence/absence of bike lanes is a red herring.
hagen2456 seems to think that taking the lane is instant death (it's hard to tell).
What the heck are you talking about??