Edge Of The Road Gutter Cycling Commute Bike Blogger

Cycling commute on the edge of the road, the gutter. Why not ride in the gutter? 1. The road gutter has debris that can cause you to crash or pop a tire. 2. The edge of the road positions you in a less visible place. 3. Other road users have different reactions to a vehicle riding not in the center of the lane. This video is for demonstration purposes only. I do not recommend anyone try this. Thanks to the courteous drivers today I was not harmed in the making of this video. What does Bike Blogger do? Ride in the center of the lane in a straight line. Use lights. Use hand signals. Look before you change lane position or change lanes. Follow the rules of the road. It is a strange feeling at first, being a small vehicle in the center of what seems like a wide lane. Add another vehicle and split the lane - the lane no longer seems so big. 14 feet is the minimum width of a lane that is relatively safe to share with most cars and trucks. Many lanes are 12 feet wide though. What if there is a wide shoulder? Sometimes wide road shoulders are restriped to be bike lanes. This can work OK on long stretches of straight roads with minimal curb cuts (driveways). What have been your experiences as a commuter cyclist? What to know more? Ask in the comment section below! Note: This video was filmed in late morning, not late afternoon. My Bikes http://www.bikeblogger.com Subscribe to BikeBlogger http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Bike Blogger Channel    / bikeblogger