Subject: RE: What is the proper way to make a U-turn on a bike on a regular street?If it's an on road bike lane, I start to work my way over to the left turn lane just like if I were a car and in the rightmost driving lane. It's ok to ride in the road lanes if you're on a bike. So, when you're waiting to turn, you are firmly in the left turn lane. If it's an off road bike lane, then I just use the intersection like a pedestrian. If it's a VERY busy road, I might pull off the bike lane and use the intersection like a pedestrian. I am pretty brave about riding in traffic, but it takes the ability to be seen, drive straight while looking over your shoulder, etc. If you can't ride and look over your shoulder I recommend crossing the street like a pedestrian. P.s. I was thinking about this more and I'd probably use the intersection or the "jersey left" method for a U-turn. What I describe is really better for a left turn only. Edited by BikerGrrrl 2012-07-09 3:48 PM
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