Originally Posted by sbhikes
I really don't understand the kind of fear it takes to want to be a permanent surprise to other roadway users. I would prefer the interaction between motorists and cyclists to be ordinary and forgettable, not shocking and surprising.
Thats why I ride centerish and also line up with traffic at stops so motorists see me well ahead and have plenty of time to consider the ordinary of another vehicle ahead of them, far better than causing the sudden surprise appearing out of knowhere on their right as they are turning right.
Al