Riding Alone
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Tourer
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From: Oxford, MS
Riding Alone
When you are riding with no other bikes, where in your lane do you ride? I mostly ride close to the center line just to give me more available pavement to stay on in case things go bad. Just wondering what others do.
Road Warrior
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From: Keene, CA
I tend to ride left of center in the left lane, and run fast enough to minimize time beside cars or in their blind spots. I also run a gear lower in traffic as it makes the Pro Pipe emit a sonic daze disruption...
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In the left tire track line for increased visibility to the cages. Sometimes switching to the right track depending on the number of lanes, approaching intersections, etc. Basically position yourself to see and be seen. Center of the lane is generally to be avoided because it is more slippery.
Road Master
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From: Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
In the left tire track line for increased visibility to the cages. Sometimes switching to the right track depending on the number of lanes, approaching intersections, etc. Basically position yourself to see and be seen. Center of the lane is generally to be avoided because it is more slippery.
Road Warrior
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From: Keene, CA
Actually, I assume every one of those other drivers will attempt to hit me - that assumption has saved my a$$ on more than one occasion...
Road Captain
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From: Kawartha lakes, Ontario, Canada
In the left tire track line for increased visibility to the cages. Sometimes switching to the right track depending on the number of lanes, approaching intersections, etc. Basically position yourself to see and be seen. Center of the lane is generally to be avoided because it is more slippery.
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From: Puyallup Wa.
Ride in left wheel track is one thing but I dislike the riders that ride way left of center almost on top the center yellow. If I am only bike I will use the my whole lane as needed.
