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Old 07-02-09 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Bearonabike
Yes, once the 1/8 mile curve was over and the oncoming traffic was not a factor, I left them behind quickly. What I can't get over is that these people, members of a local gym/spa, demonstrate the very thing that so many drivers harangue cyclists for. They are no longer in their cars, but for some reason, think that running down the middle of the road, stretched across the entire lane (rather than as far right as possible like bikes are supposed to ride) is perfectly acceptable. I wonder how many of them harassed a cyclist as they drove home that evening.

When I'm climbing Monte Sano, I move into the middle of the lane on the blind curves to keep the cars from trying to pass and probably forcing me into the ditch. Once I can see up ahead, I wave the cars around.

You should never right as close to the curb as you can. That just invites trouble with cars. Stay 2-3 feet out in the road.
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