Originally Posted by
Spld cyclist
If I can keep within 2 or 3 car lengths of the car ahead, the driver behind me usually doesn't seem to get impatient (i.e., they don't honk, tailgate, or cross over the double yellow to pass me).
I almost never get agro while taking the lane because I ride at the prevailing speed.
It feels pretty good to move at the 20 mph or so
Word.
It's also possible to use it as interval training. Go fast, but slow or stop whenever needed to be safe.
I tend to obey traffic signals simply because I enjoy the track stand and sprint to cruising speed.