Originally Posted by denada

there was no bike lane. does that mean i was illegally passing? everything ive read says you have the option of taking the lane or riding to the side. i’ve never seen someone just sitting behind a stopped car in traffic, unless waiting to turn left. but just cause everyone is doing it doesn’t mean it’s right.

i do try to be courteous and safe. i'm certainly not one of those riders blowing red lights. but even reading chicago's guide on biking rules not everything is clear. no where did it say i cant pass stopped cars on the right. and trying to learn from observation is futile, because a lot of bikers a daring and discourteous to the extreme.