Originally Posted by
PatrickGSR94
My state's traffic code contains nothing about "obstruction of traffic" with regards to minimum speeds. It makes mention of minimum speed limits on interstate highways, which bicycles are not allowed on anyway. Otherwise minimum speeds apply to motor vehicles only.
It may be that TN is different. But it's not always clearly stated in handbooks, but in the fine print of the vehicle code, bicycles are vehicles and most traffic laws apply. But I wouldn't be surprised if TN has rules about obstruction of traffic. If your state has rules about 5 or more vehicles following closely behind you requiring the lead vehicle to pull over when available to yield, then most likely, you have obstruction laws.
You can take the full lane. But be considerate of other vehicles. We share the road and if cyclists hog the roads and obstruct traffic, they can alienate drivers and enrage drivers who may act out on the rest of us.