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References - Effective Traffic Riding (British Cycling), Cyclecraft
There are two cycling positions - primary position ("taking the lane") and secondary position. These positions are relative to the moving traffic lane:
a moving traffic lane - that part of the carriageway along which through traffic is moving at the present time. It is a dynamic ...
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Yep, I'll agree. To "claim your lane" you ride roughly in the middle of the lane, though precisely where depends on the situation.
Eg, if you're in a right-hand turn lane, "claiming your lane" is best accomplished by riding near the left-hand edge of the lane. And vice-versa when in a left-hand turn lane. The idea is to not give the motorist any ...
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it's mostly b, however you don't need someone else.
taking the lane is riding pretty much right in the middle of lane, and asserting control of the entire lane. riding in the middle makes it obvious to motorists that they'll have to change lanes to pass, or wait behind you until there is a safer opportunity to pass.
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