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So bite my tongue! I'm not a lawyer, just a dude who took some law classes once upon a time.

I do it, you should too

What, bite your tongue?

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Originally Posted by howeeee (Post 16591061)

Taking the lane in 99% of American cities is ludicrous. It is pushed by militant bicyclists. If you take the lane in a state like Michigan you are asking for big trouble. Taking the lane means exactly that, riding in the middle of the lane.

You might be able to do it in NYC, Portland, Madison but that is about it. I dont care what the laws state , if you take the lane in 99% of America you are endangering your life, for no good reason.

I ride year long 15 to 40 miles daily.

Works fine in Seattle. Best to do sparingly, like when it's safer to be out in the lane than not to. You have to use your judgement to know when that's the case.

You might annoy the driver(s) behind you, but they aren't going to murder you because of a minor annoyance.

Do what you gotta. A bike is very vulnerable among cars. The reverse is not true. They can brake and accelerate with the tap of a toe, and furthermore, drivers seem to get collectively STUPID while driving.

So take it when you need to, to be safe.

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Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 16596338)

So, yes or no?

Correct.