[the lone haranguer]

No cyclist worth his salt needs 3 to 4 feet in order to ride. The white line makes for a smooth and comfortable ride, without impeding traffic. As a cyclist, I, unlike this guy, understand the rules fo the road. The cyclist MUST behave as though he is in a car. Passing on the shoulder, failing to stop at signals/signs are CLEARLY examples of failing to follow the rules. As for the guy flipping people off as they pass him, I'd put him in the same category as those people who insist on driving 35 in the left hand lane of the interstate, and flipping you off or shaking a fist when you, going 75 (the speed limit) pass them on the right. So, cut those of us who know the rules and abide by them some slack and try not to generalize, huh?

[Hatteras]

"No cyclist worth his salt needs 3 to 4 feet in order to ride."

When I say "taking up 3 or 4 feet" I am including the minimal distance that I would feel comfortable having between my fender and the bicyclist. If bicyclists don't mind me getting closer than I can do that too. heh, heh, heh...

[Old Professer]

No cyclist worth his salt needs 3 to 4 feet in order to ride.

A standard coffin is two feet wide.