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Old 08-03-2019, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by anothersteve View Post
I'm not starting anything here, and I'm not a cyclist, but, I would think since cyclists have to obey all rules and laws of the road, that would apply to roundabouts also? Meaning ride them as you would an automobile?
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Agree. But there are multiple legal ways to drive through the roundabout, like the couple I described. I’m just asking the cyclists for what method they think is safest for a cyclist.

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Originally Posted by biker1 View Post
Move to the middle of the right lane when approaching the roundabout, stop if necessary to allow for an opening and then stay in the right lane when going through the roundabout. Make eye contact with anyone about to enter the roundabout.
That’s what I’ve done so far. It feels pretty good.