Originally Posted by DrIsotope

I think we can agree that Tunisia ≠ Southern California. I do not, and will not "take the lane" on a two-lane undivided road with a posted speed limit of 50mph. Not that I care a whit about traffic laws in regard to bicycles, but obstructing the flow of traffic is illegal here. A bicycle doing 20mph in a lane designated for cars to do 50mph is a danger to everyone involved.