Originally Posted by SpeshulEd

I understand what you're saying and there are some cyclists that drive me insane both when I'm driving and riding my bike because they seem to act like the road belongs to them. They swerve in and out, don't pay attention to their surroundings, do stupid things and stop lights, get in the left lane half a mile before the left turn lane. I see it daily and I think it gives all riders a bad name.

I think there's something to be said about the guy that rides with purpose - When I take the lane, I'm in the drops and pushing as hard as I can, I point when I turn, I wait for traffic to clear before heading to the left turn lane, at stop lights I move forward so someone can turn right behind me if necessary.