[David]

It sounds like most cyclist haters out there don't realize how fast the bikes are actually going. The groups I ride in always go over 20 mph and usually cruise at 25 mph or faster. You simply can't do that safely in a bike lane or side walk.

I would venture to say that most experienced cyclists know the cycling laws better than the police who attempt to enforce them.

If a lane is not wide enough for a car to safely pass a cyclist in the lane it is the cyclists lawful right to take the entire lane. That usually means riding two abreast.