Originally Posted by Helmet Head

Classic manifestation of what I call "the notion" - the notion that bicyclists don't belong on the road in the way of motorists. That's their main point, where you are instead is of little interest to them, as this guy illustrated, as long as you are not perceived to be in their way. Hence, "get on the other side of the road", "get on the sidewalk", "get in the bike lane" (often shouted when there is no bike lane), all mean the same thing: get out of my way.