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[YZ250]

It's a very long time since I read the highway code (1982 to be precise), but if memory serves me correctly I remember it saying something about being no more than 2 abreast. Also can't remember whether the actual wording was "must not" or "should not".

Section 66 of the Highway Code. It's a very grey area. It says you should not ride two abreast on busy or narrow windy roads. I have this debate at work on a regular basis. I also seem to upset the cyclist by asking if we car drivers get extra points for pinging the sticking out reflector as we go past.    In all seriousness, I give them plenty of room.
To answer STMO question, I blame the person who doesn't overtake when the opportunity arises. 

And if they don't want to overtake/feel it unsafe to do so then they should drop back so that overtakers have an easier and safer job.

Fully agree with that.

[STMO123]

But she couldn't drop back, I was only 3 inches off her rear bumper. 

[YZ250]

But she couldn't drop back, I was only 3 inches off her rear bumper. 

I've been known to haemorrhage on occasions like this.    The shouting really helps.....not. 

That's what front parking sensors are for. 

[Martian]

tailgaters I hate them!

I slow down even more if I have a tailgater.
I don't do it to piss them off (although it does seem to have that effect), I do it to create a larger gap so that if the car in front brakes sharply I can still brake normally, which means the bell end on my rear has less chance of hitting me.

[aaronjb]

rather retarded idiot 'I ride a pushbike, therefore I'm the most important' self-rightoues retarded cyclist arrogant prat  (the cyclist in this incident)

Always reminds me of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s0XsulDXtk

[geoffr70]

tailgaters I hate them!

I slow down even more if I have a tailgater.
I don't do it to piss them off (although it does seem to have that effect), I do it to create a larger gap so that if the car in front brakes sharply I can still brake normally, which means the bell end on my rear has less chance of hitting me.

That's what I do

[omega3000]

Always reminds me of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s0XsulDXtk
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