Originally Posted by
Leebo
My mindset? Use the mirror, expect the unexpected, and pedal defensively. And take the lane when needed. I bike what is safest for me, not necessarily what are the rules made for cars and not bikes. Filter to the front ( allowed by law here in MA) Texters in cars are a horrible menace to everyone and many people do it. Expect cars to run red lights, a common occurrence. Ipod zombies on the MUP, good luck with that. And I detest wheel suckers, get off my a$$. And pedal dirt when you can, commute by mt bike anyone? On singletrack.
I thought filtering was technically allowed only in CA, only because it's not specifically illegal in their statutes?
Aside from that, unless traffic is in a gridlock situation, why would you want the potentially distracted drivers who passed you previously to be behind you once again? Wouldn't it be better to let them go on ahead and you not have to deal with them again?