Originally Posted by
capolover
The sidewalk makes me paranoid. It's just so small and confining to me.
Taking the lane in a responsible and friendly fashion is so easy and safe, and you feel great doing it.
Maybe it feel's great to you, but some people are just not comfortable riding in the road.
Get over it.
And it doesn't matter if motorists see cyclists riding on the sidewalk or on the road, they are still going to think all cyclists should be riding on the sidewalk.