That's assuming that there's more space on that side of the cars, which isn't always the case.
In that situation, I'd rather cycle curbside and have cars leave sufficient space for a bicycle to pass (which I'd expect them to do if they were moving normally) than cycle against fast on-coming traffic with little clearance space. It also means I'm not having to try to cross in front of cars if they start moving at normal speed or I need to turn left.
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Happosai _,,,,_(O ; o)_,,,, Mon 27 Mar 2017, 9:15,
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How much space are you expecting cars to leave you?
If it's a safe passing amount the cars in the oncoming lane.
And if you're having trouble crossing in front of cars moving at normal speed or you're turning left what you've done is started an overtaking procedure without reading the road ahead.
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Cerebus Sticky! Sticky! Stick! Stick!, Mon 27 Mar 2017, 9:24,
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Using the distance that a standard set of double yellow lines are from the kerb on UK roads as a reference,
I can usually pass a stationary or slow-moving car easily if its wing mirror is outside the outer line, as I can partially overhang the curb with my left handlebar (my bike has pretty standard width riser handlebars with bar ends added).
I cycle in traffic a lot and will not ride down the middle of the road unless it is strictly necessary.
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Happosai _,,,,_(O ; o)_,,,, Mon 27 Mar 2017, 18:34,
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