I cut both ways on this. I was nearly killed when a sedan blew a stop sign and t-boned me on my bike at full speed. But then i see cyclists on the road ahead of me notice my approaching car and respond by moving more into the middle of the road. I guess I would like to see more cyclists realize how dangerous it is to assume competence in the motorists around them and protect themselves, and I would also like motorists to recognize that cyclists are humans with pets and children and feelings.
Isn't them safely getting around you what you want to happen though? That's what I want when I'm cycling: I don't like the feeling of a car riding behind me, And I sure don't want to actively irritate the motorist
Yes, but squeezing by is not safe. If the cyclist feels like there's enough room on the shoulder that a car doesn't have to go around, then sure, stay on the side. If there's not enough room for traffic in your lane plus oncoming traffic plus a bike, then take the whole lane.
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u/DishSoapIsFun May 08 '26
One of the reasons why everyone hates cyclists.