In areas without bike lanes, bikes do have the right to the lane. it can be problematic to exercise that right sometimes, so a person needs to have their wits about them, but legally, bikes are vehicles and entitled to the lane. The full lane. It's a little nerve-wracking but so is getting passed with not enough clearance. By taking the lane, and pulling over when there's someone behind me (and is safe to do so), I keep more control over the situation.
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