problem is actually that you don't have a real understanding of the dangers riding on a road, especially one like that with no shoulder. Nor do you fully grasp the laws of the road... (That picture aside - I agree the one guy is a little too far to the right ) For passing ANY vehicle, you need to wait until it is safe to do so, and then pass with a sufficient margin between you and said vehicle (usually in the next lane) Yes: bicycle = vehicle. Any half-decent roadie will tell you you should ensure you have a "presence" on the road (whilst keeping safety in mind of course) - so where there is no shoulder, you first ensure you have a "bailing" option to the left, then you keep sufficiently to the right, in case you have a chipped-off road end; and you also "force" other vehicles to not try and pass you in the same lane, if there is insufficient space for you and a vehicle on the left of the centre line... On the last topic, throw the picture in reversion --> do you think there is enough space to the right of the car, for a single-file cyclist? Yes, there is, but barely. Now notice where the car would be in the face of uncoming traffic (remember the picture is in reversion) Ah, you got it, I see: the car still would not have been able to pass safely. (And to the commenter on roadies and single file --> first learn the sport before commenting: Yes, we use the same "tools", being a piece of carbon et al on top of 2 wheels, but that is where the similarity ends.)
