42point2 wrote:
salmon wrote:
I think we need to make a distinction between riding as far to the right as possible and as far to the right as practicable. For example, on one of the local county roads, the road is starting to break up on the right side, for about 2 feet. While it may be possible to ride in that broken pavement, it is more practicable to ride to the left of the crumbly asphalt. I think the local law uses the term practicable. I think Forster's book on "Effective Cycling" covers this.It seems like everyone here is agreeing that as far right as practical is what should be done, as there will be obstacles to avoid and you need a little space between you and the edge of the road. However some motorists/police who donât ride may expect cyclists to be an inch away from the gutter. As we saw in Casey Neistatâs video âbike lanesâ unfortunately cyclists are given unrealistic expectations. Though at the same time itâs not uncommon for Cyclists to be jerks, so you can see why some will have a negative view.
It is when cars are overtaking, it can get dangerous. In DK there is a demand, that when overtaking there must be a safe distance, but it is not fixed. In Germany and Spain there is a fixed minimum distance at 2 or 3 feet when overtaking bikes. If a lane isnât wide enough, overtaking is prohibited⌠I guess a lot of car drivers fail to follow that law.
This issue is about pedestrians, bikes and cars all must co exist at the roads, without accidents