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> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 9:42 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [obc] Reminder re Dangerous Drivers
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>
> I am new in the list, but not new in cycling, once I even was
> a member of Russian national team. From my experience riding
> in the pack I can tell you
> that safest way to ride a pack is to stay as wide as you can
> on the road, taking all line. It will make motorists to slow
> down before passing a pack. Sure it is not pleasant way, as
> you can hear complains from the drivers, but safer way, as
> drivers will slow down. If pack stay to close to the right,
> drivers will try
> to pass you without slowing down, and it is even more dangerous.
>
That is my view too. If the situation dictates that you need the lane (even
when riding alone), take it. Don't leave the passing motorist
guessing whether he can squeeze by without changing lanes.
Predicable, decisive, clearly communicated actions. Period.
Eric
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