Originally Posted by
Miele Man
Now, if the car door had been opened then people would see precisely why a door zone bicycle lane like that is so dangerous. For those who don't know, it's because an opening car door can hit your handlebar or bike or you and deflect you down and into traffic to your left. I refuse to ride in any door zone bicycle lane if there are parked vehicles next to it.
Cheers
FWIW, if it’s too dangerous to ride in that bike lane, why is it safe to stand in it taking a picture of your shadow?
-mr. bill