What does taking the lane mean?

Yesterday's ride in was very cool (ok, maybe 65); morning marine layer was still hanging out by the time I got to work.

Co-workers think it's nutty to ride 10 miles in, so they took pix of me right before I left for the night. I'm afraid of year end presentations....

Had crazy tummy cramps all the way back home, though. Worse on the hills. Need to watch what I eat for lunch on ride days.

I think next week I'll try riding in on Wednesday's, too. I'm not hobbling with soreness anymore and I seem to be OK for my pilates class.