Originally Posted by
masonv45
Never ride close to the line on the side of the road. It "encourages" vehicles behind you to attempt to squeeze by without going into the opposing lane to pass.
Ride far enough away that a car passing you will be forced to go into the opposing lane of traffic. Hopefully, it will encourage the driver to make a safer pass - safer for you & safer for them.
Been cycling for 45+ years.
Staying out of the path of vehicles makes sense to me.
Intentionally riding well into the lane is simply asking for some inattentive driver to get really close or hit you.
Riding in a manner that 'forces' a driver into the oncoming lane in no way sounds like a safe way to ride.
Don't forget:
It doesn't matter who has the right of way.
It doesn't matter if you are following all the rules.
It doesn't' matter if you have all the right gear on.
It doesn't matter if you have good lights.
NONE OF THOSE THINGS MATTER IF YOU GET INTO A COLLISION WITH A VEHICLE BECAUSE THE ONLY OUTCOME IS THAT THE CYCLIST LOSES THE ENCOUNTER! (every time)
The only place you will find me is as far right as the pavement reasonably allows.