Have to say, i've done the same thing, spotted space on the left, gone for it and on occasion been caught out by mindless drivers - even when it's a cycle lane!
I don't use the cycle lane for the same reason - loads of glass and crap, and lets be honest, most cars ignore them anyway, as they do the cycle advance box at some junctions!
By no means a saint, but I ride with self preservation in mind, and if that means I annoy an occasional driver - tough! I drive and ride a scooter (classic 60s not T+G) too,
so I know how much room is needed - but most don't!
Have to say, i've done the same thing, spotted space on the left, gone for it and on occasion been caught out by mindless drivers - even when it's a cycle lane!
I don't use the cycle lane for the same reason - loads of glass and crap, and lets be honest, most cars ignore them anyway, as they do the cycle advance box at some junctions!
By no means a saint, but I ride with self preservation in mind, and if that means I annoy an occasional driver - tough! I drive and ride a scooter (classic 60s not T+G) too,
so I know how much room is needed - but most don't!