Originally Posted by
PatrickGSR94
The statement about 99 out of 100 cyclists "tucking back in" i.e. moving back to the edge, to allow motorists to pass. While the statement itself may be true as most cyclists probably do that, I do not agree with riding in that manner. If the lane is too narrow to share, it's too narrow to share, and cyclists shouldn't be weaving back and forth between an edge position and primary position. I keep primary position by default, and hold a straight line, UNLESS the lane widens and I can safely move farther right to allow cars to pass in the same lane, or a wide shoulder opens up or whatever. Otherwise if the lane is narrow motorists must change lanes to pass.
i have, by my estimation, about 75,000 cycling miles, including many years of cycle commuting, where this topic would be mostly applicable. saying that, i completely agree with this post regarding cyclists' riding protocol; first and foremost, be predictable by staying in the lane, holding the line, and moving to the right where road and traffic conditions warrant. this guy gets it.