A quick Summary.

I was on the Northwest expressway which is a three lane, one way road, speed limit of 45 MPH, no minimum speed. I was in the right lane, right of center in the rut where the passenger car tire would be. Not to mention that there was a red light up just ahead. <= conditions could not be better for a cyclist, and if people are suggesting that I "take another route" then I might as well fire up my van and get 15 miles per gallon.

This is a commuting forum here, and some people seem to be damned confused. Bicycle commuting.