Originally Posted by Helmet Head
Thanks for the advice. Sorry for misunderstanding. But, hopefully, when you reread your own words, perhaps you'll understand why I assumed you were saying you rode in the door zone:
Bike lanes and sharrows where I ride are typically 12-14 ft from the curb. You know, the door zone.
And all of this was in the context of you, apparently, challenging my assertion that riding at speeds above 15 mph in bike lanes is not a good idea.
If you're riding outside of the bike lane, what is your point?
I was referring to the physical placement of the bike lanes where I ride. They are in the door zone, but rarely are there any cars there. I meant it to be a relative term, since the lanes you referred to are bordered by the curb..
I wouldn't want speed limits placed on a bike lane, no matter where they are.
In the end, I believe there are too many different riding conditions, even in the same location but at different times, for a catch-all solution. You have to constantly assess possible hazards and deal with them accordingly. I think we agree on this.
Now my head hurts...