Originally Posted by
old4x4
Quick question: I'm new to the forum. When I do my commute, I stay on the white line on the side of the road or to the right of it. Staying out of the road as much as I can has never created a problem, bad curves or not.
How far are you out in the road?
Gutter is rough and often = flats. All the junk off the road will end up in it and it is much more likely to get a puncture.
On the straights I ride within 6 inches to the left of the line as long as the road surface is good and free of debris. If the edge of the road is broken up or there is a lot of debris I am as far out in the lane as I have to be to have a good clear riding surface. Wiping out in front of a car is BAD and the fastest way to do that is hit a bad spot in the pavement or run over some loose debris and have the bike go out from under you. This is totally in line with what most bike ordinance indicates to do.