Originally Posted by
mcours2006
I used to go up to the front, but the more I ride the more I feel like I should follow the same rules as every other vehicle on the road. On my route the extra time doesn't make much difference. I think drivers have more respect for you when you obey the same rules that they.
Nailed it for me. I dont road ride a huge amount, probably average 10mi a week when there isnt snow, but I try to follow the road rules as much as possible. Riding past 12 cars waiting to turn left and effectively creating 2 vehicles in the same lane isnt an approach I want to take to road riding.