05-24-2017, 01:14 PM
I'm the same as most of you in that how far I am from the curb is largely dependent on context, but for the most part I tend to give myself more space than most of you seem to, probably on average 1.5-2 ft. Specifically, I don't like riding over sewer grates, and this is normally sufficient to keep clear of them. It's better to hold a line and be predictable than to weave in and out of traffic. I'll ride much closer to the edge of the asphalt if there are no grates, which typically means there are also no curbs. I also take the full lane any time I don't feel I can safely be passed.