The purpose of riding in the center, two or three abreast is to 'take the lane'. Why would someone do this bike haters ask?
Taking the width of a cart forces all who want to pass to do so safely. "Sharing a lane" with a cyclist is not safe for the cyclist because given any unexpected action by the passing cart will instinctively cause the offending cart to veer right, into the cyclist.
As far as 'slowing down' a cart driver anything can slow a cart down, another cart, a loaded four person cart, walkers, dog walkers.
There is no reason any cart driver should lane share. Every cyclist should be passed by entering the opposite lane, regardless of the cyclists position in the lane. If there is not enough room to perform a proper pass then it is unsafe to do so.
Replace MMP with public road, carts for car and bicycle (ebike or bike) with motorcycle and you will know exactly what is expected of you.
Last edited by Toymeister; 02-22-2022 at 12:45 PM.
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