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Originally Posted by badradio
As a newer cyclist, this tragedy has me not wanting to ride on roads anymore, not that I did much before as I stick to paths mostly, but was starting to transition to roads with a newer road bike.
I read in the JG thread that it's better to take the full lane instead of the shoulders. I just don't see that working here... if anything I would think it would aggravate already aggressive drivers and potentially be more dangerous.
I have a Varia radar which helps, at least when it goes off I'm aware that a vehicle is coming up from behind and I can make sure I'm closer to the side. I can understand the reasoning behind taking the full lane as by riding on the side you're inviting them to pass...
Was hoping a more experienced cyclist could chime in and express what they do and what works for them.
Cycling is a fantastic sport and has opened up a whole new world for me, but I'm calculating the risk/reward factor...
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It’s the reason I switched to mainly gravel. I can hear them coming and there’s way fewer cars.