Just to be clear, I am in total agreement with Eric regarding defensive
riding. Classes offered by Bicycle Federation and the League of American
Bicyclists teach riding in a lane position that allows a bicyclist
plenty of space to maneuver if there are hazards in your path. In some
cases, a bicyclist and a motorist can safely share the lane - for
instance on a city street where the outside lane is 15 feet or more.
It's like having a bike lane, but there's no stripe. On rural roads
where there is a generous shoulder, bicyclists can also easily be passed
at a safe distance by motorized traffic without the motorist needing to
cross the center line.
However, there are also plenty of roads - both urban and rural, where it
is not safe for a motorist to pass without crossing the center line. In
that case, we recommend riding in the right 1/3 of the lane. This allows
plenty of space to maneuver around obstacles, and signals to the driver
that s/he will need to cross the center line to pass. Just as with any
other traffic on the road, the driver needs to wait until there is no
oncoming traffic to pass.
As to why Eric has not seen ads on TV or heard them on the radio, it
really is cost. I didn't say that ads were currently being run in this
market, so i can believe that Eric has not seen or heard them. However,
they are run in some media markets, and Bicycle Federation will be
running them on local TV in the future. If you would like further
information, or to donate to the cause, Please contact Chuck Strawser at
608-251-4456 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
-- Robbie
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Robbie Webber
Bicycle Friendly Communities Coordinator
Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin
www.bfw.org
608-251-4456 (office)
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