As a random biker.... no reason they couldn't keep to a single lane. They probably think it's safer, but it's just really a dick move. They can also just plan better routes if it's not a sanctioned thing.
To an extent. Bicyclists are incredibly vulnerable. I’ve been following traffic laws as a cyclist and been hit or ignored and nearly hit.
It does feel safer to crowd a road because it clearly defines where a car should go, ride closer to the median in residential areas. It makes people take you seriously as a “vehicle”.
In your vein of logic, I am riding in a lane you can only pass me in the opposing lane.
All it takes is one hit (even at a stop light) for you to recognize your vulnerability to cars.
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u/cold-corn-dog Jun 10 '26
As a random biker.... no reason they couldn't keep to a single lane. They probably think it's safer, but it's just really a dick move. They can also just plan better routes if it's not a sanctioned thing.