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What is the best way to ride my bike around on streets with no bike lanes? Use the sidewalk? |
What is the best way to ride my bike around on streets with no bike lanes? Use the sidewalk? here in seattle, like many other large cities, sometimes you've got no choice but ride in the middle of the road; sometimes there isn't even a sidewalk. what i try to do is keep a 18+ mph pace in traffic, which is usually enough to keep up with most cars in the city. if you're going closer to the car's speed, they won't come up on you as fast, and might not mind being behind you. i ride in the center of the lane, if my speed is high enough. the slower you are the closer to the edge you need to be. a benefit of this approach is training: you're basically sprinting all the time to keep up with the 'cagers'. but if you aren't into high-speed traffic, either find an arterial with less traffic, or just use the sidewalk. here in seattle we've got a decent network of off-street paved trails, which are great for cycling. either way, wear a helmet! (the source below lists what is legal for Seattle cyclists, check your local gov't website). Source(s): http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/bi... go to the dollar store and get a bike mirror and put it on the left hand side of the handle bars and ride on the right side of the road so you can keep an eye on the traffic behind you'. side walk Not legal in the UK but you will probably get away with it if you go slow and aren't terrorising the pedestrians. I took a road bike class in California and they said to act like another car on the road. If it isn't safe for cars to pass you can even ride in the middle of the lane. The cars might not like it, but you would be within your legal rights. Laws vary by locality, but generally, you should stay off the sidewalk and ride on the road. Use hand signals for turning, ride with the traffic, stop for red lights and stop signs. Basically, anything a car is required to do, a cyclist should do also. A helmet may not be required by law in your area, but it's a good idea to wear one anyway. |
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