Originally Posted by
AlmostTrick
The lane in the video does not appear to be wide enough to safely share with a motor vehicle, especially one as wide as that service van. The cyclist is not only doing the right thing for his safety by holding the lane until it is safe for the motorist to pass, he is also doing a service for all cyclists by training motorists that they sometimes may need to wait behind a cyclist for a few seconds. Which OMG,
we all know is such a horrible thing when one is motoring. /sarcasm
All the riders riding/moving far right (left in this case) when it is not safe to share the lane are the ones doing a disservice to all, as they are teaching motorists that they should never ever have to wait behind a cyclist, even when passing may put the cyclist or others at great risk.
I guess I just don't have such a far reaching train of thought when out on the road. I simply do what I feel is best at a given moment for my safety and those around me. When other road users are doing the right thing and being respectful, I have no problem making it easier to get around me.
Fixing the world is too big of a job for me, I don't need the hassle. Give a little, take a little, and find an equilibrium with the world as it actually exists rather than trying to make it how I think it should be.
Some might not agree, but it has kept me safe and sane.