So what's with cyclist not following the VC.
Thats easy - a bicycle is not a car. IMHO - When it is being ridden on the main roads it should follow the VC, but what about on bike paths and side walks?

I may be wrong but I bet the OP will do a rolling non-stop at a stop sign so as not to unclip and dab or ride up on stoped cars on their right side on the shoulder when they are stopped at a light, this is clearly against the VC - but cyclists get away with it becasue we are "special". As cyclist we only choose to follow the VC when we want to - taking liberties when it pleases us and I doubt there is not one of us that won't take a few liberties. What car would be able to go around road construction by taking the side walk for example. So what this does is give a sense of empowerment to some who already feel either invincible or self righteous.

Me - I don't always follow the VC, but I only take risks appropriate for me.

This thread really belongs in S&A. It is broader than a 50+ issue.