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"Tom Keats" wrote in message ... In article , writes: [...] My joy in bicycling comes from dozens of different aspects. Filtering forward, when I do it, is certainly less than 1% of the total. I suppose my original post comes across as contentious and argumentative, which was not my intent. At least, I wish to not charge with emotion my point that filtering is sometimes a viable and useful tactic when applied judiciously and carefully. I also bear in mind that discussing filtering might induce some people to associate it with lane-splitting, which is an horse of a somewhat different colour. Here's something I find beneficial: I think one of the more dangerous situations vis a vis automobiles crowding a cyclist is just after an intersection. In the curb lane that is stopped for an automobile that is likely going straight there will likely be several waiting to turn right on red. So by getting ahead of those right turners you not only avoid them right hooking you but gain a 'breathing space' after the intersection where there is often a gap in traffic from the right turners behind you. Just IME. |
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On Apr 20, 10:51 pm, (Tom Keats) wrote:
In article , writes: Hmm. I guess I can see a slight visibility disadvantage if a cyclist is behind a large truck, but I don't see a significantly increased risk of getting hit by other vehicles. Consider this scenario: you're the last vehicle in your lineup, and there's a large truck directly in front of you. Meanwhile, there are left-turning drivers on the opposite side of the street, eagerly awaiting their chance to go, and chompfing at the bit to do so. They see the truck that's ahead of you, but do they see /you/, behind it? I've been aware of what you're describing, both while riding and while typing my previous response. I just don't think the hazard is significant. When I am behind a big vehicle at a traffic light, I frequently enjoy the drafting help when traffic starts. They accelerate slowly, so I can often get pulled up to 25 mph (and in my younger days, 30 mph). In that situation, I'm close enough behind the truck that nobody could cut that left turn sharply enough to hit me, or even come close. In the instances where things are different (say, because the truck's creeeping forward) I simply position myself toward the left side of the lane. I can then see around the truck, and I can be seen by any potential left-turners. - Frank Krygowski |
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