Rebecca from Denver writes, “What’s driving you crazy? I recently happened upon a disturbing post on Nextdoor.com regarding a cyclist engaged in the legal practice of ‘taking the lane.’ I was shocked not only by how many people think that the cyclist is in the wrong, when what she’s doing is EXACTLY what she’s supposed to do to remain safe in this situation, but also by the hatred and vitriol towards cyclists. I certainly know that there are just as many idiots in spandex as there are behind the wheel, but I can’t help but think that it would be helpful if people actually knew what the law was. Is it legal to take the lane in a situation like this?”
The picture that was attached to the post on Nextdoor shows a bike rider coming down what looks like a road in the foothills riding in the center of the travel lane. The driver who took the picture and posted it to Nextdoor said, “I’m was coming down Morrison road, and this biker would not get out of the way … Almost 10 miles below the speed limit, just staying in the middle of the lane. The car that was in front of me passed illegally to get around her. This went on for many miles. This isn’t legal right? I honked twice after the car went around her and she didn’t care at all, just continued to cause traffic and hazards.” She ended her post asking, “What should I do if I see this again?”