I had no idea vehicular cycling was a thing, but most of the recommendations on the wikipedia page are commonly accepted as good cycling safety when there’s no bike lanes—and around here bike lanes are rare. I’ll use bike lanes if they’re available and clear of obstructions, and I won’t take a lane unless the lane’s too narrow to share (like on a bridge or in construction) or unless I can keep up with traffic. I always signal, use turning lanes, stop at lights and stop signs, etc, as expected by the MTO guidelines. I ride a hybrid bicycle instead of a road bike because of cost, posture, and the condition of the roads.
As for why? Health benefits, pleasure, and I arrive at work more awake and alert.
I had no idea vehicular cycling was a thing, but most of the recommendations on the wikipedia page are commonly accepted as good cycling safety when there’s no bike lanes—and around here bike lanes are rare. I’ll use bike lanes if they’re available and clear of obstructions, and I won’t take a lane unless the lane’s too narrow to share (like on a bridge or in construction) or unless I can keep up with traffic. I always signal, use turning lanes, stop at lights and stop signs, etc, as expected by the MTO guidelines. I ride a hybrid bicycle instead of a road bike because of cost, posture, and the condition of the roads.
As for why? Health benefits, pleasure, and I arrive at work more awake and alert.