Originally Posted by
punkncat
I am NEVER a fan of "take the lane". The law states that you ride as far right as is safe and practical. Had I been an inch further over I would have been involved in a very messy front seat to a head on collision beside and above me.
We'll just have to disagree then. I have fewer close passes when I'm controlling the lane, and it's legal for me to do so when required for my safety. Personally, I wouldn't ride on the road you describe if my only option was to hug the white line.