Originally Posted by mozad655

I don't know the laws in america, but in europe, Copenhagen (quite possibly the mos succesful bike city), it is absolutely illegal to block the road. If rules are different in america and its legal to block roads there, then fair enough, but I doubt it. Blocking the road is illegal here and if the police sees a cyclist riding on the middle of a lane under 40-50kmh, you can bet that they will pull you over immediately and give you a warning. They would do the same if a car was driving too slow. Lanes are for high speed. Sides are for low speed. Basic knowledge. If there is no room on the side then then you should find another route. Blocking the road is never acceptable. Only for rare exceptions like tractors and the occasional horse and very rare stuff like that. Sorry to break your bubble but cyclists are not gods on the streets, and yes I am a cyclist. I have never owned a car.