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Old 08-01-13, 08:22 AM
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TromboneAl
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Take the Lane Here?

Here's the street view of the Smith River bridge, near the northern border of California:



Here's my wife crossing it yesterday:



We hit this bridge on a few rides a year, and there's no way around it.

The cars are traveling about 60 MPH, and there are a good number of large trucks. The "Bicyclist of Bridge" flashers work. You cannot see far enough back to wait until no one is coming, although yesterday I managed to make it all the way across with no cars.

Would you completely take the lane here, or stay closer to the right?

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