The Washcycle makes some good points
There are some things to quibble with here, but in general it has a lot of good advice and, at the very least, brings up things one should think about (quibbles below). I couldn't get to the comments, but that's probably a good thing. - I wish he'd mentioned that drivers turning right need to turn from the bike lane.
- It's rare that a driver who brushes a cyclist gets a ticket, let alone loses their license.
- No one gets charged with a three-foot violation - even when they crash.
- I find this claim "But inconsistent risk-taking as you zip through traffic puts more-mortal riders at peril, because it makes drivers jittery and annoyed whenever they see someone on two wheels." hard to believe. But you should ride in a safe manner. I don't know why he didn't just say that. [And isn't consistent risk-taking worse than inconsistent risk-taking?]
- I do think sidewalk cycling is occasionally appropriate.
- I don't think you're foolish if you don't wear a helmet - but you are probably making yourself safer if you do. Wearing a motorcycle helmet to walk to the Metro probably makes you safer too, but I don't think you're foolish if you don't.
From: http://www.thewashcycle.com/2012/09/monday-morning-commute-golden-temple-restaurant.html
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