Thread: Taking the lane?
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Old 03-19-14 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by howeeee
Taking the lane in 99% of American cities is ludicrous. It is pushed by militant bicyclists. If you take the lane in a state like Michigan you are asking for big trouble. Taking the lane means exactly that, riding in the middle of the lane.

You might be able to do it in NYC, Portland, Madison but that is about it. I dont care what the laws state , if you take the lane in 99% of America you are endangering your life, for no good reason.

I ride year long 15 to 40 miles daily.
100% opposite to the truth! Just plain wrong. The ONLY safe way to ride in any city is to prudently command the lane.
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