Where do you wait at the traffic light?

Right up there in the most frequently discussed cyclist politics topics is: “Where do you wait at the traffic light?”

As this is a serious matter I’ve given it plenty of consideration. In fact I’ve given it so much though that when I arrive at a traffic light I find myself stumbling in a sea of options. Eventually parking my two wobbly wheels probably where I shouldn’t be.

I’ve been through different turning points in my life on this issue. After cycle training I found myself acting like a car and positioning myself safely in the middle of a lane and waiting there for the light to turn green. Lately things have got sloppy. I now position myself as far forward as possible without running a red light. I guess technically I am running it as I’m positioned in-front of the light. However, I find that this forward position gives me the enjoyment of a few key seconds to move off before cars.

Where do you wait at a traffic light and why?

Other “Comment Fridays”

• What bike do you ride on your commute?
• What do you think of the London Cycle Hire Scheme?
• Best and worst moments of this week
• Do you cycle into work on your own or with someone else?