Originally Posted by
lost_in_endicot
I'm not sure if it's legal here or not, but I don't like riding on the sidewalk. The road is much smoother!
It's a good idea to find out if it's legal where you ride. You never know when you might need to switch to the sidewalk.
When I'm on the street riding with heavy car traffic, I will sometimes switch to the sidewalk instead of filter between stopped cars, if the gap between cars is not narrow enough for me to be feel comfortable riding through. My bike's handlebar is wider than that of a road bike.