Originally Posted by
ItsJustMe
If it is safe for a car to pass you within the lane if you're going single file, then IMO (if it's safe) you should probably go single file.
If they can't pass a single file line within the lane anyway, then they have to change lanes to pass and you're being LESS of an inconvenience by riding two abreast (you're giving them a line half as long to pass).
this is exactly right. Most of our roads are narrow enough that cars have to use the other line anyway. Unfortunately most motorists haven't given the issue enough thought to realize that in that case a double file group is easier to pass.