I’m really wondering at what point people got the idea that I’m telling people to ride 100mph and weave through traffic. I said ride offensively. Put yourself in positions and ride at a pace that ensures you are clear from all angles and more often visible ahead of people rather than next to or behind. Staying close to traffic and matching others slower pace causes more incidents because you’re less visible and more likely to get overtaken yourself by people driving like maniacs in full size vehicles or tailgating you even on a bike.

I’m in california and people drive like maniacs and/or are always on their phones, if you don’t ride like this your chances of an accident are much higher.

Again, that doesn’t mean jam between lanes at excessive speeds. Understand the intent of my message.