Originally Posted by
PatrickGSR94
Note that there are no laws that require riding as far right as "possible". Some people (motorists and even cops) mistakenly think that is the law when it absolutely is not.
Originally Posted by
arsprod
Yes, and in fact it's recommended to "take the lane" as in ride so it's obvious that they have to pass you like they would pass a car. Then again, your tombstone might read "he had the right of way."
Understood. AFRAP seems to be the way most cyclists ride around here from what I've witnessed as a driver and a cyclist. It's worked pretty well for me. Most drivers will go into the other lane and give me plenty of room. Of course some squeeze through, but do it slowly enough. I pick roads that are light enough traffic that most of the time there are not cars going both directions right where I am. Or a car behind me may have to slow to my speed for a few seconds to wait for a clear lane for passing.