Originally Posted by
Rick
My state does not require me to ride on a shoulder. My state has a sub standard lane law. Meaning when the shoulder is not safe to use I dont use it. Meaning when the lane is to narrow for a car to pass me safely in the same lane I control the lane.
The video proof in recent years shows the proper way to ride in those situations. I am 64 and learned by example from other riders. These riders were members of the League Of American Wheelmen. I was 17 and taking the lane for safety works. I have seen thousands of riders ride like this.
It doesn't really matter if its legal or not frankly. If you take the lane I think you should keep your ears open and be prepared to swing right and wave cars past you. At the end of the day, if you give a cager an inch they may take a mile, which is why so many cyclists take the lane to prevent that from happening. There are lots of ways to approach this situation tbh tbh.