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01-19-2015, 01:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chazz
Cyclists are supposed to ride to the farthest right that is practicable, not possible. That is intended to maintain safety on the roads. The cyclist must assess the width of the lane and the ability for a car/cart to safely pass him/her. If the lane is too narrow, as many cart and road lanes are, it isn't safe to allow that. Therefore, cyclists need to "take the lane" the same as any vehicle operator should, under those circumstances. It is not a matter of "belligerence" by the cyclists, although many car/cart drivers may view it as such, but, rather a desire to maintain one's personal safety.
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Sorry but I gotta disagree. Practicable and possible are interchangeable.
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