i voted to take the lane and bike friendly, the road isn't the problem the drivers are bike unfriendly. i was on one of these roads recently and it was exciting to say the least. In my small city the speed limit is 25MPH but frequently drivers get up to 35-40 MPH. I always take the lane except in tourist season when I filter because the average speed goes down to 5-10MPH stop and go. I feel sorry for those that need these roads to ride and blessed that I live here.